Dan, the issue is producing more than 100 watts from a 12-volt supply without unacceptable levels of IMD. That's why Elecraft used a 60-volt power supply in the KPA500.
If the gain restrictions are removed, Elecraft (and anyone else) could produce a 500 watt amplifier that worked from an exciter with any level of drive, even less than 1 watt. 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dan Baker Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 5:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build. Once the FCC removes the 15 dB gain limitation on amateur amplifiers *Petition for Rule Making* (*RM-11767* <http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment/view?id=60001536394>) Then Elecraft can build us a 12 volt version of the KPA500. That would give us the ability to run our KX’s as a very effective mobile rig. This would compliment Elecrafts theme of products much more than a legal limit amp, that really you can find anywhere. 73, Dan KM6CQ Don't sacrifice your hobby for the right house. ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
