The most destructive element to all solid state devices is......... HEAT!
The KPA500 seems well protected and will drop off line if the temperature exceeds a preset level. My only concern regarding pushing an amp like this or any other solid state amp to near rated values, same for near maximum heat values, what happens if the protection circuit fails? Hopefully the software will recognize a protective circuit failure and shut the amp down.
73 Bob, K4TAX On 1/27/2016 4:14 PM, Irwin Darack wrote:
I am curious to others experience with the KPA500 in a RTTY Contest. What is the power level that others have used, fan levels and long term affect on the power transistors? I ask, as so far I have run the amp at no more than 300 watts with the fans at there highest level. I do not want to harm the power transistors. Thanks, Irwin KD3TB
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