I'd like to see the KPA-1500 use dual 1kw LDMOS transistors as they are relatively inexpensive and can handle high reflected power. An antenna tuner shouldn't be needed unless the SWR exceeds 3 to 1. I'd like the KPA-1500 designed for 2kw so it will easily make 1,500 watts in "run" mode all weekend long on all modes, including RTTY. Too many of today's "legal power amps" often won't make legal power. A quiet Amp is important, use 4" or larger cooling fans and not tiny 2" fans like many solid-state amps use as they often need to run at warp speed and then make a tremendous amount of noise. I'd like two radio inputs and six antenna outputs, and to be able to adjust the brightness of all front panel light from bright to very dim. The KAT-500 front panel lights cannot be turned down low enough for me. The KPA-500 is small and excellent for DXpeditions, build the KPA-1500 as a robust legal limit amp with large heat sinks that will run cool, operate quietly, and easily make 1,500 watts on all bands 160-6m and I'll be sure to buy one. 73, Dick- K9OM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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