Use a small computer fan to cool it works fine for me but I don't rag chew just DX. At 5w I still can get about 150w but the amp doesn't care for it. I have never tried it with my KPA500 to see what it would do.
73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 From: Gary Gregory [mailto:vk1zzg...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:12 AM To: Fred Smith Cc: Greg; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp Not sure 11W drive is good for normal rag chewing with the KX3. It does get rather hot to touch. I would hope that the KXPA100 would only require 5W for 100W output or close to that. 73 On 24 March 2013 18:27, Fred Smith <m...@mo-net.com> wrote: My KX3 will output 354w with 11w of drive power. I guess I really don't need one other than what I have. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Greg Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 3:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp Well it may be a waste of money for you but it is worth about 10 db to everyone else... ;<) 73, Greg-N4CC -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gil G. Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp I have been using my KX3 for a few months now, and never needed an amp. Nine out of ten times, if I hear someone, they can hear me (CW). Actually, even with my K1 at 6W, I never felt the need. For SSB, I can see how it would help, but for CW, it's a waste of money. Gil. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6195 - Release Date: 03/21/13 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6195 - Release Date: 03/21/13 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT KX3-K No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6195 - Release Date: 03/21/13 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
