Larry, You should look at it from a slightly different perspective. If the current load on your 120 volt AC receptacle is large, then you would need to consider additional current for the KPA500. I might also add that if one is considering additional wiring to the hamshack location to provide power for the KPA500, then (and only then) would a 240 volt run be desirable.
The KPA500 will run nicely on a 120 volt AC receptacle, so only in the case where the existing 120 volt receptacles are maxed out in the hamshack would I consider running a separate 240 volt line to power the KPA500. In other words, it all depends on what you have for AC power in the hamshack right now. I have a dedicated 120 volt 20 amp circuit to my hamshack location, and I do not intend to run a separate 240 volt line for any amplifier unless it becomes absolutely necessary. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/3/2011 1:59 PM, K2GN wrote: > GA, > > I am in the process of rebuilding my shack and planning for the future. > > I will order a KPA500 and want to be ready for it power wise. > > I want to run it on 220V as it is available in a nearby panel. > > Question is: > > The manual states for 220V operation I would need an adaptor or new plug on > the power cord. > > Is this a choice that I have as far as wall outlet and matching plug? If so, > no problem, my electrician can fix it up. > > If it's some special, I need specs for it. > > Thank you in advance, > > de K2GN - Larry<mailto:[email protected]> - http://k2gn.com<http://k2gn.com/> > > > K3 S/N - 3278 P3 S/N - 51 > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
