[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread] 

List:       elecraft
Subject:    [Elecraft] FW:  How far can the KPA1500 amp be from the PS?
From:       "Dauer, Edward" <edauer () law ! du ! edu>
Date:       2018-04-28 19:59:22
Message-ID: 0B8863B4-6416-45FC-BBA5-3759CB1B52BD () law ! du ! edu
[Download RAW message or body]


Thanks for the ideas, Mark.  The remote software idea is interesting.  There is a 220 \
volt outlet already on the outside perimeter deck, which we had put in for the \
possibility of someday having a hot tub out there – which we never did.  I could \
put both the amp and the PS in some sort of lockable housing on the deck (which would \
require hiring a carpenter rather than an electrician.)  I will definitely keep an \
eye on the development of remote software for the KPA1500.

I remember when we were building the house we asked our contractor about doing \
something which would have been unusual, I don't now recall what.  I asked if it \
could be done.  His answer was like yours – "For enough money, I can do anything."

Ted, KN1CBR

From: Mark Goldberg <marklgoldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:29 PM
To: "Dauer, Edward" <edauer@law.du.edu>
Cc: Dave AD6A <dave@ad6a.com>, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How far can the KPA1500 amp be from the PS?



On Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 11:08 AM, Dauer, Edward \
<edauer@law.du.edu<mailto:edauer@law.du.edu>> wrote: Placing both PS and amp where \
the 220 VAC outlet is accessible is possible; but then I wouldn't be able to see the \
amp while operating, which I would like to do.  Wouldn't feel comfortable with a 1500 \
watt amp running way out of sight.  It would also then be in the kitchen on a floor \
above.  Not aesthetically the best that way, either.

Due to some temporary relocation of my ham shack for a home refurbish, I am using my \
KPA500 remotely with the KPA500 remote software server running on a spare netbook \
near the amp, and the client running on a computer near the rig. There is one 100 ft \
long RG214 Coax between the KPA500 and the rig for RF and one 100 ft small coax with \
RCA connectors between them for PTT. The amp and autotuner are at the antenna feed \
and grounded well. The rig away on the other side of the house not so well RF \
grounded, but there is no RFI so far. That enables me to see the KPA500 status and \
change the band on the PC in the shack. They don't yet seem to have the remote \
software for the KPA1500 yet, but it is supposed to be coming.

I would probably accept visible conduit to run power if you can't run it in the \
walls. As part of the refurbish, drywall was taken out and replaced and the texture \
matched so new plumbing and electrical could go in.  They also replaced insulation. \
That worked out well, but it was expensive. There is not really any such thing as \
can't if you have deep enough pockets!

73,

Mark
W7MLG



______________________________________________________________
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
Message delivered to elecraft@progressive-comp.com


[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]