Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 Power Question

2005-05-29 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 26, 2005, at 12:33 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: I don't know the actual power requirements, Jim, but I would expect overall efficiency of around 50%, taking into account the power supply and amplifier efficiency. However, if you are installing ANY high power amplifier, it's generally

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 Power Question

2005-05-29 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 26, 2005, at 11:16 AM, Jim Harris wrote: Now my real question. Does anyone know what the AC power requirements are for both models. I'm bringing more power into my shack this summer and it would be great to know what power is required. While I have no idea exactly what power level is

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 Power Question

2005-05-26 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 5/26/05 12:38:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > , it's generally thought that a 20-amp 240V circuit is > appropriate. This is probably more than you will need for a KPA800, > which would probably work fine with 15 or perhaps even 10 amp service at >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 Power Question

2005-05-26 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Jim Harris wrote: Now my real question. Does anyone know what the AC power requirements are for both models. I'm bringing more power into my shack this summer and it would be great to know what power is required. I don't know the actual power requirements, Jim, but I would expect overall

[Elecraft] KPA800/1500 Power Question

2005-05-26 Thread Jim Harris
Well, just to complain a little the KPA800 was not shown to the regular attendees at the Elecraft booth at Dayton. Darn, really wanted to eyeball it!! I hope my money is as good as that of the next guy. I was even considering how to squeeze it into my budget. Now my real question. Does anyone