Although it would add to the cost, building in a 12 to 60 volt DC-DC
converter would avoid compromising the performance.
73, Bob N7XY
On 7/31/16 7:15 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
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
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