Dave,
Do you own either/both the KPA500 or KAT500 and are familiar with their
operation?
The KPA500 is not involved in the receive path, it is only used for
transmitting, so it doesn't cause an issue on receive. When in standby the
amp is bypassed and the T/R circuit feeds the input to the
Ken,
Can’t you simply press a couple of buttons on the KPA500 and the KAT500 to
listen on a different band? No RF required. No tune required.
73,
Dave N8AG
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The KAT500 only has three outputs which for me is insufficient and I
do not even operate WARC bands.
The KAT500 only has three outputs which for me is insufficient and I
do not even operate WARC bands. For the last couple of decades I have
used a Top Ten band decoder to switch antenna relay boxes. This worked
perfectly with my Yaesu line and now with my Elecraft K3S's. You did
not
I've had the amp and tuner for more than two years so I know about their RF
sensing. It works well when I'm changing bands with the intent of
transmitting. However, as I said, that does not work when I am
changing bands on the rig to listen to different bands or scanning
different bands. If I am
Hi Ken,
All it takes to band switch both amp and tuner is a dit or a tap on the
mic.
73, Jim K9YC
On 6/18/2020 10:23 AM, Ken Winterling wrote:
There is no provision at all to communicate with the KAT500 so it
must RF sense to switch bands and select the correct antenna. While this
works
10:28
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500
Why would you modify your KPA500 and risk warranty, repair, and clean signals
for a mere 1/2 S-Unit at best?
> On
The mod applies to the ability to increase the sensitivity (gain) of the
amp by bypassing the input attenuator so that it can be driven to a
useful power output with a lower power exciter. There isn't any
suggestion that the amp should be driven beyond its normal power level.
Hence unless the
ot limited to the 15 db gain restriction - the
> manufacturer is but not you.
>
> 73
> George AI4VZ
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Charlie T
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> To: 'Nr4c'
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nufacturer is but not you.
>
> 73
> George AI4VZ
>
> -Original Message-----
> From: Charlie T
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:06 AM
> To: 'Nr4c'
> Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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>
> Isn't there some sort
the 15 db gain restriction - the
manufacturer is but not you.
73
George AI4VZ
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To: 'Nr4c'
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Isn't there some sort of "jumper"
nel 6 mobile set-ups running power in excess of 25
> kilowatts.)
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
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>
>
>
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> Behalf Of Nr4c
> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3:14 PM
> To: Paul Gacek
> Cc: Don Putnick
kilowatts.)
73, Charlie k3ICH
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To: Paul Gacek
Cc: Don Putnick ; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500
The KAT500 has three antenna
Hi Don,
We plan to keep selling and supporting both the KPA500 and KAT500 - Sales
remain strong for both. They are also compatible with the K4 and most other HF
radios. :-)
73,
Eric
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> On Jun 16, 2020, at 9:50 PM, Don Putnick wrote:
>
> With the sunset of the K3S, what
My whole home station runs on one 120VAC 20A circuit.
https://www.qrz.com/db/N7WS for stats.
Wes N7WS
On 6/17/2020 1:58 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 6/17/2020 1:44 PM, Josh Fiden wrote:
Also nice to have an amp you can run from 120v if needed.
Yes. The KPA500 and KAT500 see a lot of use for
On 6/17/2020 1:44 PM, Josh Fiden wrote:
Also nice to have an amp you can run from 120v if needed.
Yes. The KPA500 and KAT500 see a lot of use for 7QP and CQP expeditions,
and for 6M grid expeditions.
73, Jim K9YC
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Also nice to have an amp you can run from 120v if needed.
73
Josh W6XU
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> The KPA500 and KAT500 are proven QRO products that we'll be shipping for
> many years to come.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>> On Jun
There has been discussion... on Elecraft K4 group.
73, steve
On 5/8/20 11:40 AM, N6KR wrote:> Hi Stephen,
>
> This would be cool, but it's a substantial amount of design work.
We've talked about it, but that's about as far as we've gotten. It might
depend on demand.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
15 dB
Wes N7WS
On 6/17/2020 12:13 PM, Nr4c wrote:
The KAT500 has three antenna out ports. It only needs one In so the KPA500
needs only one out port.
As for the 10 W in and 500 out idea. That is prohibited by law. They’re only
allowed to sell an amp with max gain of 13dB.
Sent from my
I doubt Elecraft wold spend money to re-engineer the KPA500/KAT500, invest in
new boards, cabinetry, manuals, production/assembly changes, etc. The pair
works well as is, and costs zero R or production dollars to continue them
as they are.
Besides, they'll fit the new K5 profile when it comes
I like combining them. And update to a lightweight switching power supply.
Should be less expensive to produce and eliminates dealing with 120 vs 230,
transformer taps, voltage sag under load.
I have them already and this adds no additional functionality, except easier
when I shuffle things
On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Bert wrote:
>
> Maybe it's time to change the law!
>
> The rest of the world is suffering because of an outdated law in the US!
>
> Bert VE3NR
Elecraft is free to sell export versions of their amps without that limit, so
the rest of the world is just fine.
Having both plus the KPA1500 (same height as the K4), that would be a
challenge without a major rework. Not just in squeezing it in, but
still allow for adequate cooling.
If they choose to go down that path, I'd hope they keep the third
antenna port (only two on the KPA1500).
As for their
.
Chuck Hawley
c-haw...@illinois.edu
Amateur Radio, KE9UW
aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf
of Don Putnick
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KA
ey
>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>>
>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>>
>>
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on
>> behalf of Don Putnick
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
>&g
The KPA500 and KAT500 are proven QRO products that we'll be shipping for many
years to come.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Grant Youngman wrote:
>
> I think a 500W-class amp is a good thing to keep in the product line, whether
> it’s the current KPA500 or KPA500A, or
I think a 500W-class amp is a good thing to keep in the product line, whether
it’s the current KPA500 or KPA500A, or whatever. Not everyone necessarily
wants or needs a KPA1500. The 500 watt amp is right in line with vintage gear
like the 30L-1/SB200 — both VERY popular in their day (and
I guess I should have been more specific. Will they keep them or will they
discontinue them? They started as part of the K3 line. Didn't intend to
mean upgrade. 73 Don NA6Z
On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Don Putnick wrote:
> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on
> behalf of Don Putnick
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500
>
> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA
;
> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>
>
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> on behalf of Bill Steffey NY9H
> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:54 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fut
Steffey NY9H
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:54 AM
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what could they do that would update them make them taller
like the K4
On 6/17/2020 12:47 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
> With the sunset of the K3
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Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500
With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z
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How about combining them into a single enclosure?
John KK9A
Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
what could they do that would update them make them taller
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Make a 12 VDC version to assist disaster communications.
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On Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 06:06 Mike Harris via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> I read it as what would their future availability be, nothing to do with
> updating.
>
> Not uncommon to read about the KPA500 being
I read it as what would their future availability be, nothing to do with
updating.
Not uncommon to read about the KPA500 being paired with other
transceiver brands.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 17/06/2020 09:54, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
what could they do that would update them make
what could they do that would update them make them taller
like the K4
On 6/17/2020 12:47 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z
With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z
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