[SJDXA] KPA-1500 Solid State Amplifier

Mon Apr 24 17:24:29 EDT 2017

Yes, we have a KPA500 at N2CW and it works great. I have one here at home as well. Very very nice. If the KPA1500 works as well, and with the addition of the built in tuner, it would be a very nice step up for us. Food for thought at least. No hurry as they are waiting for FCC approval first, then we’ll see.

Regards,

Bob Schenck, N2OO

From: SJDXA [mailto:sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 4:38 PM
To: KI4KWR - Steve Molo; 'South Jersey DX Association'
Subject: Re: [SJDXA] KPA-1500 Solid State Amplifier

I have the KPA500. When using it with the K3 it is seamless, acts like a 600 watt transceiver. Down here it also works wonderful without a tuner with my Flex  6500, and SteppIR big IR vertical. Simple click and talk operation....

73 Jeff kb2m

From: KI4KWR - Steve Molo <mailto:ki4kwr at gmail.com>  

Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 3:49 PM

To: 'South Jersey DX Association' <mailto:sjdxa at mailman.qth.net>  

Subject: [SJDXA] KPA-1500 Solid State Amplifier

Time to “Pass the Hat”…. J

KPA1500+ W Solid State Amplifier /160-6 meters

 <http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500_cropped_hi.jpg> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500_cropped_hi.jpg

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 <http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500_silo_rgb_hi.jpg> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500_silo_250.jpg

 <http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500_back_rgb_hi.jpg> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500_back_250.jpg

 <http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/kpa1500_power_rgb_hi.jpg> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/kpa1500_power_250.jpg

Separate remote-controlled power supply

Our new KPA1500 solid-state amplifier won’t take over your entire desktop: it’s just 4.5 x 13.5 x 11.5” (HWD; 11.5 x 34 x 29 cm). The lightweight companion power supply can be placed on the floor or in any other convenient location.

The KPA1500 was designed with the serious operator in mind. Its no-nonsense front panel shows all important parameters at a glance, with a high-contrast 32-character LCD and fast, bright LED bar graphs. Band switching is instantaneous, via control inputs or RF sensing. Protection and monitoring circuitry is extensive and foolproof, letting you focus on the job at hand — breaking pileups and overcoming the most difficult operating conditions. And it wouldn’t be an Elecraft amp without robust PIN-diode T/R switching. Like our KPA500, the KPA1500 offers fast QSK without a noisy relay.

The amplifier’s rugged internal ATU can handle full power with load SWR up to 3:1, while a wider matching range is allowed at lower power, including up to 10:1 in standby mode.

When it’s time to make waves, you can rely on the compact, quiet, highly integrated Elecraft KPA1500.

Note: We will not be accepting orders for the KPA1500 until we receive final FCC certification.*

KPA1500 Features:

·         1500W

·         Very compact design

·         Fast, silent PIN diode T/R switching

·         Built-in Antenna Tuner with dual antenna jacks

·         Compatible with nearly any transceiver

·         160-6 meters

·         Introductory price: $5,995.

·          <http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500%20FAQ%20rev%20A1b.pdf> KPA1500 FAQ(pdf)

·          <http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500%20Flyer.pdf> KPA1500 Flyer(pdf)

*This device has not been authorized as required by FCC rules. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale, or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

Last Edited: April 20, 2017

Steve Molo (KI4KWR)

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