On May 26, 2005, at 11:16 AM, Jim Harris wrote:
Now my real question. Does anyone know what the AC
power requirements are for both models. I'm bringing
more power into my shack this summer and it would be
great to know what power is required.
While I have no idea exactly what power level is required, typical
amplifiers require enough power to be worthy of a 240v circuit. A 15-
amp 240v circuit should provide more than enough AC power to run just
about any amplifier.
A typical 15-amp 120v circuit is only good for 1800 watts. The KPA800
would need to have an overall efficiency of 44%, and the KPA1500
would need 83%. The latter is not likely, and the former seriously in
doubt.
I've had two shacks in two different houses. While I've never owned
an amplifier, I've always wired in a 15-amp 240 volt circuit for just
this purpose -- in case I decide to get an amp one day....
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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