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Title: Elecraft KPA1500 announced
Post by: W3RSW on April 22, 2017, 08:09:54 AM
Awaiting FCC certification. Offered at  Introductory price.  Looks quite attractive.

http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm


Title: Re: Elecraft KPA1500 announced
Post by: W3GMS on April 23, 2017, 10:17:01 AM
Elecraft makes very good gear.  Their stuff is a bit pricey, but well made and they have a very loyal following.  Saying that, it seems to be in the same price league as a lot of the higher end amplifier manufactures and less expensive than some.  A friend owns their 500W amp and is well pleased with it. 

Wonder how it would do at a continuous 350W carrier while being 100% modulated thermal wise.  Also I wonder what the drive requirements are along with the IMD specs.   

I am sure some more detail specs are out there, but I did not search for them. 

Joe-GMS 
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