On 09/26/2011 10:10 AM, Joe Word wrote: > I am considering a KPA500 and have some questions for those that own one: > > 1. What Input SWR are you seeing? Does it vary by band?
I have SN 133 and have been very happy with the input match. http://imageshack.us/g/215/6mkpa500inputr.jpg/ Has some input SWR and Return Loss sweeps I did with my VNA-2180. One for each band as selected with output feeding a dummy load while the key line is closed. > 2. Is there a lag in band switching when not using a K3 (Used with > non-Elecraft radio). If I blink I miss it. > 3. In normal SSB operation, how loud is the fan? I know this varies > per person, some don't hear fan noise and others do. What would you > compare it to? As an example, the Yaesu MARK-V Field is OK, but the > MARK-V 200 watt model is too loud for me. I leave my fan on at setting 1 all the time. Operating TXQP this weekend I did not even notice the fan. My computers are louder overall. 73 de na6m > > Thanks and 73, > > Joe N9VX > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
