Re: [Elecraft] FW: Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

OK. 1) For the "feet", find a supply of little discs of desired thickness made from Sorbothane. 2) Buy the appropriate 3M Command strips. removable. Even if the glue goes, it will come right off. Or you can do the research and get the right glue chemistry for the application and have it

[Elecraft] FW: Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

From: Erik Basilier [mailto:ebasil...@cox.net] Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 9:45 PM To: 'Harry Yingst' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp Harry, I have considered doing the same. However, my experience with using the

[Elecraft] REL: KPA16500 added to KPA00

Thanks to everyone that replied to my query. It is now working as designed. Using the K3S has been a challenge for me as my tack is not as sharp as it used to be. I am 79 years old, not complete computer illiterate but not a guru either. I surely missed this feature when reading the users manual

[Elecraft] KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

You have to remember that the built in tuner matches the amp to the transmission line. It does nothing to improve the SWR at the antenna or to protect your coax. Well, it might incrementally improve the loss in the coax because the reflected wave from a high SWR antenna would not be

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Here in 4X, I would not only have the 17% VAT but the absolutely insane cost to UPS it from California (and I wouldn't trust any other carrier). But if you do a survey of other high-quality no-tune (both solid and hollow-state) amplifiers, you will find that Elecraft's pricing is quite

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Just as a bit of anecdotal data, I am feeding a 20m dipole with 1200 watts through 600-ohm open line on 40 through 10 meters. The SWR on 40 meters approaches 100:1 (the line is short, but I am still eating about 2.2 dB loss). Anyway, this presents a very difficult problem for most tuners -- and

[Elecraft] PX3

Are there any plans to have the PX3 project its screen to a computer? Thanks W7JJL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

I put little stick on feet where two peices of gear may touch Original message From: Erik Basilier Date: 2017-04-21 10:59 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Nr4c' , 'Clay Autery' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3

Ian has a lot of good advice below. I have big hands -- I always look for the XL gloves -- and I have removed the sub receiver in my K3 several times. In fairness, I also knit socks using small needles, so I get practice with small tools. The only problems I had were getting the TMP

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Wayne... Yes! The "big" switch, thereby demonstrating flexibility in matters of output power. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds" as Emerson would say. (I assume at least an upright knife-switch, bolted to the floor and connected to bank of van de graaff generators...)

Re: [Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop

The very BEST magnetic loops are incredibly inefficient, yet like any "incredibly inefficient" antenna one can make amazing contacts on them when conditions are right. The problem is with resistive losses. The day we have room-temperature superconductors, we will have efficient small

Re: [Elecraft] Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

As the number of Elecraft boxes on my shelf has grown, what I have long feared has recently happened: The handle on one box (or probably a screw on the handle) created a small scratch on the nude side of neighboring box. It looks like the KPA1500 handle design is unchanged. Maybe it is time for an

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

Has been forever. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 7:45 PM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: > > > > Somewhere reading the information about the new KPA1500 I read that if the > new amp was powered on it would cause the K3/K3S to automatically lower to >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

A long time ago. The KPA500 is over $4 per watt. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 6:42 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > So I guess the former rule of thumb, "One Dollar per Watt" has met some > unspecified death. > > 73, > > Fred ("Skip") K6DGW >

Re: [Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop

The May 2017 QST not only does a review of the Elecraft KX2 but it reviews the Alpha Antenna, 10-40 meter support. This is a magnetic loop antenna and I think it retails (basic model) for $299. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Apr 21, 2017, at 6:24 PM, Eddy Avila wrote: > > Greetings

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

It's for carrying and the little feet keep the case from getting scratched. There's no space or - in Elecraft products. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 6:35 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Cannot wait to get a look inside > > There IS a handle

[Elecraft] How loud are the Fans on the KPA1500?

I was curious how load the fans are on the KPA1500? Are they as loud as the fan on the KPA500? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 interest

Want to get one of Elecraft's new loudenboomers but need to free up some money? I'd be interested in buying a 120v KPA500/KAT500 with no known problems from a smoke-free ham shack (tobacco or burning finals). Price and condition considered. Delivery date negotiable. Please respond directly

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3 board for K3

Sent from my iPhone === Carl Jón Denbow, N8VZ 17 Coventry Lane Athens, Ohio 45701-3718 c...@n8vz.com www.n8vz.com EM89wh IRLP 4533 Echolink 116070 PSK and JT65 Forever! === > On Apr 21, 2017, at 8:02 PM, Jorge Mejia P

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PIN diode T/R, fans

You should be able to one of those items. You pick! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > This is impossible to resist buying. Sell the car, the house, the Wife... > nope on the last. > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ > >

Re: [Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop

I have never used one but knew someone who did, he basically said a end fed wire out performed it. From: Eddy Avila To: Elecraft Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 9:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop Greetings

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Admittedly I'm the guy who looks at my jeep and realize I paid more for it than I did for my 1st house and I still expect to see sneakers costing less than $20. It first glance the price for the KPA1500 does seem high, but when you stop and really think about it you realize that it's a fair

[Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

Kevin, The current FCC rules for certificating a linear amplifier in the US (in order for a manufacturer to sell them in the US) is described in Part 97: http://www.arrl.org/part-97-text . Go down to 97.315 and 97.317. The 15 dB rule is 97.317 (2). The history of this rule comes from preventing

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

Marvin; As others have noted, we have had this feature in the KPA500 since it originally shipped long ago. Take a look at the KPA500 manual’s section on Transmitting. The description on Page 9 of the RevC-2 manual, item 4 tells you how to set this up. Note that you must be using the AUXIO

[Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop

Greetings all, I'm curious to hear from anyone using a portable HF magnetic loop. I've read the theory behind them so I'd like to hear your opinion about them? How efficient these antennas are, especially running qRP. Thanks all, 73 ed

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

It already does that From: Marvin Wheeler To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 8:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500 Somewhere reading the information about the new KPA1500 I read that if the new amp was

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

“any non-USA ham can bypass the input to enable lower drive requirements.” Legal for US hams also. Restriction is just on the manufacturer. You are responsible for your equipment. My KPA500s are modified for lower drive (thanks to NX1P who did the hard work) so that I can drive two in parallel.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

It’s already there, you just have to set the drive levels one time. When you adjust power, the * in the display tells you that you are adjusting the level when the KPA is in operate mode. If you put the KPA in standby you’ll notice that the * goes away and the K3 will revert to the power level

[Elecraft] KIO3 board for K3

Hello group Does anyone have a KIO3 board from K3 that is not in use ?, I lost the one on my early K3. If so Please contact me off the list to work out some deal. Thank you Jorge HK4CZE Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

A little more background for the FCC (USA) gain restriction for HF amplifiers: I believe that was a result of wanting to stymie CB use of ham amplifiers using 5-15w drive. 15-dB for 1500w implies 47w min drive. The LDMOS being used for 1200w on 2m only require 3-4w drive; that is 26-dB

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

I do this now. The memory saved values for power level are both for use with the KPA500 off (standby) and on (off standby). So, I have two saved memory values for power level for the K3 for each condition (amp on, amp off). 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. besides, I would hate to have the KPA500 reset

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - kit?

Based on my KPA500 there really isn't much to "build" except the case and a bit more assembly for the PS. On my KPA500 I spent as much time rounding up missing screws than I did building. Of course, Mama E sent me the missing hardware very quickly. I wound up with Stainless screws from Ace

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Children in the back seat! "Are we there yet?" while still 3 hours away from the destination. Play with your video games during "the trip" 73, Don W3FPR On 4/21/2017 7:35 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: Is it here yet? Is it here yet? __

[Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

Somewhere reading the information about the new KPA1500 I read that if the new amp was powered on it would cause the K3/K3S to automatically lower to drive the amp. Can or will this feature be added to the KPA500? I would be a welcome addition in my opinion. Marv - KG7V --- This email

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

> Can't help you on the 13% protectionism tax. Sorry! Not protectionism tax ... "Nanny State" taxes. The same Federal (GST) and Provincial (PST) sales taxes are applied to imports as to other products sold in the Province. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/21/2017 6:32 PM, Clay Autery wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Is it here yet? Is it here yet? On 4/21/2017 2:24 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Wy sooner than that, but don't quote me ;). Wayne http://www.elecraft.com On Apr 21, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Nr4c wrote: "Christmas in "April" think not. Note they aren't taking orders yet!

[Elecraft] KPA1500

My new house, just finishing design phase and hopefully in for permits soon, has a "ham nook" with dedicated 120 and 240 circuits. That's also my opportunity for a tower and decent antennas, so I'm excited that a KPA1500 can be in the future. I'll miss out on intro pricing though as it'll be a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

This is correct. On 4/21/2017 5:00 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: It is a rule that an amplifier in the HF bands cannot have more than 15 db gain. This is because stupid people do stupid things here (and I'm sure elsewhere too). So it was simpler to block everyone, then stop some. Rick nhc On

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Hi all, I have such a hard time following this conversation because... to me none of the debate matters. What matters is that Elecraft, a company that is greatly respected, has introduced a fabulous product. They are such a good company. And while I'll not be upgrading my

[Elecraft] [OT] Request for owner of Ameritron tuner

In the hopes that there may be an owner of an Ameritron ATR-10 antenna tuner out there, would you kindly contact me off list? Thanks very much, Al W6LX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

So I guess the former rule of thumb, "One Dollar per Watt" has met some unspecified death. 73, Fred ("Skip") K6DGW Sparks NV USA Washoe County DM09dn On 4/21/2017 12:30 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: Congrats to all who have wanted a KPA1500 (I'm not currently a prospect): Interesting

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Agreed. Would like more photos and detail. I am in and want to get one once released. Working on funds to acquire. This unit fits my needs totally. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Friday, April

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Cannot wait to get a look inside There IS a handle on the left side (as you look at it). I don't know if the small feet on the right side are for vertical orientation or to prevent the total blockage of the vents if shoved up next to another K-line product OR the power supply box...

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Yep, sure would like the Canadian dollar to hit parity with the US dollar for a few days You can buy your amp, and I can dump all that Canadian silver stock. :) Can't help you on the 13% protectionism tax. Sorry! __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 1500

Wayne, Glad it's $5995 rather than $9559! Nice work, as usual! 73, Jim KO5V Message: 19 Hi Fred, $5995, complete with internal ATU and external, lightweight switching power supply. See: http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm I might point out that only Elecraft offers a

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

I see the internal a plus, limiting, I would expect faults when there is high swr. Smart move! Safety and buyers $'s. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 3:00 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Ed, You only missed the fact that the heaviest part is is < 22#'s. Wow, that is one of the biggest reasons I sold my THP 2.5kfx, I could barely lift it, not to mention THP is no longer in business. I haven't seen Elecraft's circuitry but with the two output devices, would seem earily

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Wow.. $6K. That will make it over $10K Canadian between the dollar exchange and the extra 13% tax here in VE3 land. Mike va3mw __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Reef Aquariums can also get expensive and in that hobby only bad things happen fast From: Rick WA6NHC To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Or photography... one lens costs $4000 by itself (and has

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Setting CW Offset to Zero

You have exceptional hearing in order to use a 60 KHz side tone. May it be .60 KHz (600 Hz)? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 1:58 PM, John Stengrevics > wrote: > > Hi Fred, > > Thanks very much for the reply. > > I tried the first

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PIN diode T/R, fans

This is impossible to resist buying. Sell the car, the house, the Wife... nope on the last. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 2:25 PM To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Matching range of KPA1500 Built-in Tuner

Sounds like it might be a re-packaged KAT500. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > I must have missed something to generate the exchanges on internal and > external tuners and antennas with more than 3:1 SWR. > > I am

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

It's a lot cheaper than a motorcycle of any good size quality. Oh, I don't ride any way so I will take an amp, Wayne. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hunter Ellington Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 1:52 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

It is a rule that an amplifier in the HF bands cannot have more than 15 db gain. This is because stupid people do stupid things here (and I'm sure elsewhere too). So it was simpler to block everyone, then stop some. Rick nhc On 4/21/2017 2:51 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 2017-04-21 06:43

[Elecraft] For Sale: KX3/PX3

For sale: Elecraft KX3/PX3 Excellent condition, indoor use in non-smoking shack KX3 SN 4987 (Firmware ver MCU 2.70 / DSP 1.49) PX3 SN 0953 (Firmware ver MCU 1.48) KXPD3 Paddles (with extra springs) MH3 Microphone KXAT3 Internal Tuner KXFL3 Roofing Filter KXBC3 Clock/Charger KX3-PCKT

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Or photography... one lens costs $4000 by itself (and has maintained that value for ten years)... or travel, limited only by the current state of the wallet; the RV alone (without the tow vehicle) is worth double the cost of all my ham gear combined (and I have most of the K line with features

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

On 2017-04-21 06:43 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: So if and when the FCC lifts the 15db gain rule For those of us not in the US and subject to FCC rules, what is the FCC 15dB rule? -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |"Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

No, it has been documented several times by home security and cell phone video; using both over and under hand throws. If your package is more than what you can afford to lose, insure it. Rick nhc On 4/21/2017 11:10 AM, ab2tc wrote: So the notion of UPS strongmen tossing packages around

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Wy sooner than that, but don't quote me ;). Wayne http://www.elecraft.com > On Apr 21, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > "Christmas in "April" think not. > Note they aren't taking orders yet! Just a list of interested potential > buyers. > > My timeline: >

Re: [Elecraft] "My" KPA1500 -not- on order (;-((

She needs a sample to work from On 4/21/2017 1:52 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: Rose sez that's too many cases / covers. 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

PLEASE do it! Don't "punish" everybody outside the U.S. where this stupid limit never existed! Thanks, Olli - DH8BQA Am 21.04.17 um 18:01 schrieb Wayne Burdick: TBD. Wayne N6KR On Apr 21, 2017, at 3:43 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: So if and when the FCC lifts the

[Elecraft] background audio white noise when using my K30 for remote control of my K3

I have recently started to run my K3 remote from my K30 again. The only issue is a high amount of "white" noise in the background when using any voice mode. I can reduce it to zero by bring my mic gain down from 10 to 0. I can operate by setting my mic gain at 1 and talking very very loud into the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - kit?

Agreed... I'd want a kit even if there was NO savings at all I suspect there is some discussion on how to do a kit considering the setup/calibration concerns and maybe even the whole 240VAC thing Having those permanently installed cable son the PS module leads me to believe some safety

[Elecraft] "My" KPA1500 -not- on order (;-((

Rose sez that's too many cases / covers. 73 K0PP __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PIN diode T/R, fans

Yep!!! Thermal Design you can bend the rules of physics, but one cannot break them. Yet another reason beyond packaging to put the power supply in a separate package. Sounds like an excellent engineering approach/trade-off. And the three fully exposed/unobstructed fans on the back panel

Re: [Elecraft] Delivery time for KPA1500

Laughing, Ken . if I could, I would, but I've been put on the list just like you. We'll see how it shakes out Paul KB9AVO K2 # can't remember off the top of my head K3 #1460 K3s #11,xxx can't remember off the top of my head KX3 #24 KX2 #38 KXPA100 #22 On Apr 21, 2017 4:27 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Heh, heh, heh My radio hobby is far, far cheaper thusfar than many of my other hobbies. fast cars, fast bikes, fast computers, shooting/reloading, mountainbiking Any number of hobbies this price point would fit right nicely Sporting Clays shooters regularly spend $5-10k or more

[Elecraft] Delivery time for KPA1500

Placed my order for a then unseen K3 on the Friday night it was announced at Visalia some years ago ... just like this KPA1500. Took seven months for delivery of S/N 0056, so ya better get your order in. (:-)) 73! Ken - K0PP K2 #5665 K3 #0056 P3 #0056

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

"Christmas in "April" think not. Note they aren't taking orders yet! Just a list of interested potential buyers. My timeline: Orders-late Dec ( New Years Eve) Ship--April 2018 Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 21, 2017, at 11:13 AM, w7aqk wrote: > > Terry and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - kit?

Ted, I have a vast suspicion that they will not offer it as a kit right off the bat as they want an initial shakedown and then make sure everything works as it's supposed to. And also see where the most ease of assembly might be. Obviously not elecraft employee or any of the above but having beta

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

There seems to be some disappointment that a relatively compact wide-range auto-tuner at legal limit CCS (or even ICAS) is not included. I don’t consider this a negative. 1. A legal limit "LOW LOSS" CCS tuner using the build methods of most typical ham auto-tuners would be large and heavy

[Elecraft] KPA1500 - kit?

The online Q says “Initially it will be available in Factory-built form only.” Does that mean that a kit is planned but isn’t ready yet? Or does that mean it might or might not ever be available as a kit? I would much prefer a kit not because of any possible price saving, but because

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Congrats to all who have wanted a KPA1500 (I'm not currently a prospect): Interesting misconceptions already "flying" "1500w cost three times 500w" KPA1500 with internal tuner = $5995 KPA500+KAT500 = $2684.95* 5995/2684.95 = 2.23 *April special price Power requirement 240vac @ 20A = 4800w But

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PIN diode T/R, fans

Hi Paul, To protect the amp and T/R switch, we’re using heavy-duty PIN diodes, very high reverse voltage, and virtually instantaneous detection of high SWR. All possible catastrophic load scenarios have been extensively tested. On fans: We started with a humongous custom heat sink extrusion

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

On 4/21/2017 2:10 PM, ab2tc wrote: BTW I have *never* have anything shipped to or from me damaged or lost. Not even a scratch to the shipping carton. You have been extremely lucky. I have, on the average, one parcel a year lost or stolen in shipment - particularly foreign shipments - to the

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Hi Wayne/Eric and all, Congratulations; it looks you have done what everybody wanted. Do you have any data on IMD at the 1500W level? I have been pleading with you in the past to take the lead in improving the miserable record of solid state PA stages. Is it happening? AB2TC - Knut -- View

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Without modeling it, I would guess that it will actually narrow the matched BW and it makes it a single band antenna at the same time. My Drake L4-B would drive anything. When I decided I needed a new challenge (9BDXCC) I wanted to get on 160. Of course the Drake didn't cover 160 and my

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

I have to keep physically restraining myself from placing an order just for the pleasure of owning one! It's *just* *so* *Elecraft*! :). - kb7psg On Fri, 21 Apr 2017, Clay Autery wrote: Wayne, Eric, and everyone else who had/has a hand in making this happen: Well done! Simply

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Well, I was never advocating for an Elecraft legal limit amp, so I don't have a dog in this fight, but at $6K, it takes the amp out of the hobby category. I know things are expensive today, but this price point will be very self limiting. Good luck and I hope you sell a lot of them.. Hunter

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Hi Clay, You're on the list. Thanks! Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Apr 21, 2017, at 10:44 AM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Wayne, Eric, and everyone else who had/has a hand in making this happen: > > Well done! Simply superb effort to overcome multiple and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

I have not looked at this in recent years but it used to be you declare value so the shipper can set rates for insurance. They are going to charge more for something that is hugely valuable. To me the problem is not so much damage in transit but loss of the package. I have had two incidents

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

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[Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

It is very easy to put a hairpin coil on your top band vertical and bring the resonant SWR to 1:1. This should give you much more usable SWR bandwidth for the KPA1500. Many commercial tube amplifiers will only tolerate 2:1 SWR. John KK9A >From Wes Stewart n7ws Fri Apr 21 13:11:12 EDT 2017 I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

Hi, I am aware of the UPS calling their insurance "declared value". Can somebody enlighten me as to what it means? Literature by UPS is very adamant that "declared value" is not insurance. Then exactly what is it? My expectation is that if the package is damaged or lost I will receive fair

Re: [Elecraft] Matching range of KPA1500 Built-in Tuner

From the FAQ: The amplifier’s rugged internal ATU can handle full power with load SWR up to 3:1, while a wider matching range is allowed at lower power levels, including up to 10:1 in standby mode. On 4/21/2017 10:51 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: I must have missed something to generate the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Very competitive price for the quality of amp. 73,Fred/N0AZZ Original message From: Wayne Burdick Date: 4/21/17 12:00 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Fred Smith Cc: Roy Koeppe , Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Setting CW Offset to Zero

Hi Fred, Thanks very much for the reply. I tried the first exercise. With VFO NOR enabled, the frequency remains constant. With VFO OFS enabled, the frequency decreases by 60 KHz which, I guess, is my CW pitch. When I am operating, and i switch from SSB to CW, I have to retune which I find

[Elecraft] Matching range of KPA1500 Built-in Tuner

I must have missed something to generate the exchanges on internal and external tuners and antennas with more than 3:1 SWR. I am guessing that the matching range at 1500 watts for the KPA1500 tuner is limited? Is it similar the KAT500 which is limited to 3:1 at 1000 watts? Has the SWR

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Rev A to Rev B Upgrade

Ralph, Yes, the A to B mods are worthwhile. I have done many of them. Download the K2 A to B instructions and look at the first page to see the entire list of associated upgrades. The only 2 mods that are not listed there are the K2 Keying Waveshape Mod and the Extremely High Signal

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Wayne, Eric, and everyone else who had/has a hand in making this happen: Well done! Simply superb effort to overcome multiple and significant obstacles on many fronts. Please, do place me on the list of folks keenly interested in knowing when one might place an order/pre-order. :-)

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Excellent point I look forward to deploying more/better copper! :-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 11:32 AM, Alan Bloom wrote: > With 1500W of power, if the SWR is greater than 3:1 you may be > exceeding the ratings of the feedline. For example, Belden 9914 is >

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

An excellent point missed by many of the desktop tuner and high feedline SWR advocates who insist on using coax fed antennas. Typically, they blame their failures on cheap coax. 73, Bill - NA5DX On 4/21/2017 11:32 AM, Alan Bloom wrote: With 1500W of power, if the SWR is greater than 3:1

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

Ease up for a minute Look at it my way. I KNOW I am gonna need an external tuner with massive capability to do the same thing I am doing now only one tuner on the commercial market will tune my 80m loop at 1500W the way the K3s can. I didn't WANT an onboard tuner... I consider the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

As I understand the way things work, they will not get approval for the device, if it is easily modifiable to defeat the current limit, so I would expect them to play down any modifiability even if it can't be classed as easy. -- David Woolley K2 06123 On 21/04/17 11:43, Richard Thorne

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

I'm not necessarily defining a personal situation. But almost any 80 or 160 antenna will suffice as an example. I am currently constructing a vertical for those bands. The model shows 2:1 on 160 at resonance and >3:1 just 60 KHz away and this is with considerable ground loss. Less loss

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Intro price he said is $5995. On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Fred Smith wrote: > Wayne I'm a bit late on this thread but will the cost be in the $5-6K > range? > > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 > P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 > Amps

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Rev A to Rev B Upgrade

Revision B fixed a lot of things. With your experience, I would do the A:B upgrades and all the other mods. I'm not sure the DSP board is available any more from Elecraft, DSP's CPU part not made any more is what I'm remembering. I did them one at a time, spread out. Not a one or two night

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

Mike, You get an "as calculated" price from separate software would be my guess. So that they can pass on their cost to you to keep your price as low and fair as possible. You're new here I suspect, so I understand the cynicism but it it definitely not warranted under these circumstances.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Hi Fred, $5995, complete with internal ATU and external, lightweight switching power supply. See: http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm I might point out that only Elecraft offers a legal-limit amp with a palindromic price tag :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Apr 21, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Fred

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

Excellent question. Do not expect an authoritative answer until AFTER the ink is dry on the gain limited approval from the FCC. ;-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/21/2017 5:43 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: > So if and when the FCC lifts the 15db

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