Re: [Elecraft] Subject: KPA1500 Power Level

2021-09-18 Thread Eric Norris
I've found the KPA1500 runs cooler (and resulting quieter fan noise) at
1500w than at 1000w on CW.  Noticeably cooler.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 5:28 PM Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I looked at the link given in part of this discussion regarding efficiency
> and dissipated power data at various output levels.  Very revealing.
> During a recent virtual hamfest I spoke to the Elecraft designer of the
> KPA1500 and he confirmed that the heat dissipated remains nearly unchanged
> whether you are running 500 out or 1500 Watts out.  If owners of the
> KPA1500 reduce power output to "go easy" on their amp by reducing power,
> they are not.
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[Elecraft] Subject: KPA1500 Power Level

2021-09-16 Thread Steve Hall
I looked at the link given in part of this discussion regarding efficiency
and dissipated power data at various output levels.  Very revealing.
During a recent virtual hamfest I spoke to the Elecraft designer of the
KPA1500 and he confirmed that the heat dissipated remains nearly unchanged
whether you are running 500 out or 1500 Watts out.  If owners of the
KPA1500 reduce power output to "go easy" on their amp by reducing power,
they are not.
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