High power is helpful to hold onto a frequency. When another high power amp comes on and your power is lower, the amp helps, big time.
I was a die hard QRP'er, but on lower bands when the conditions are not great, the amp makes a huge difference. I run a THP HL-2.5Kfx whenever needed and no second thoughts. When the bands get better, my electric bill will much lower. I agree about the comments of Elecraft designing a do it all amp including the remote tuning option. The day that happens, The THP might, not likely, but might hit the used market. Hard to part with a perfect output design like this particular THP. I have tried the rest. Perhaps the Elecraft amps will use similar design, then who could resist a build it yourself amp, I couldn't. Do it now while I have a couple $'s left. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 & KX1 (Field tester); K3; W2; mini mods -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rfenab...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:23 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amps Hmmm, why is it necessary to run 1500 watts? Seems like a huge investment in amplifiers, antennas, accessories and cables along with the associated maintenance. We here you guys but you often don't her us. Perhaps power does not replace an efficient antenna system? Although we are restricted to 400w in VK, most operators seem to do well running around that power anyway. Is the US different in as much as you have high QRM/QRN ? And 1500 watts is what you need to be heard by other stations? Just curious, no criticism meant....(:-)) I would still like to see a KPA-500 released regardless of the older pair once mooted. 73's Gary Sent via BlackBerryR from Telstra ______________________________________________________________ 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: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ 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: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
