Almost, but not quite. Assuming the amplifier is linear (as are the Elecraft
units), the amplifier will boost the signal by the multiplication factor of the
amp, up to a maximum value.
For example, the KPA500 has about 13db of gain, so the output will be 13db
above the input, up to about 700
Richard -
There are probably more technical responses than this, but I think the
simple answer is that if you have a 100W Solid State amp, and drive it with
100W you will likely either destroy something, or the system will self
protect and shut down. I know that with my K3 and KPA500 combo, I get
An amplifier boosts your radio's output power to the maximum power of
the amp. A 100 watt amplifier will put out a maximum of 100 watts (or
thereabouts). It does not add 100 watts to whatever your radio is
putting out.
73, Dennis NJ6G
On 5/23/2018 12:07, richard kappler wrote:
Does a 100w
Does a 100w amp ADD to your radio's output, or push it to 100w?
Asked another way, if I have a 100w radio set to full power, does a 100w
amp make output 200w, or does it stay at 100w?
--
W2KAP
In any given circuit, the most expensive part will always sacrifice itself
to protect the fuse.
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