I was warned off the OM2000A for reasons of extreme fan noise. Several guys
whose views I respect have swapped them out for that reason.
Instead I added a second ACOM 2000A. I have a very early one (1999) which has
been beaten to cr*p when travelling to multiple big gun stations and doing
loads of 48hr contests - it's never missed a beat. Still on original tubes. I
do like the newer control box tho.
No experience with the KPA1500 but have been delighted with my KPA500 for many
years and multiple 6Gs DXpeditions.
If a K4 is in my future, there may well be a KPA1500 to go with it. At least
the fan noise on the KPA1500 can be remoted from the operating position.
73, David G3WGN M6O
-----Original Message-----
From: cqtestk4xs@aol.com [mailto:cqtestk4xs@aol.com]
Sent: 03 March 2020 00:04
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Elecraft KPA 1500 vs.OM 2000A
Looking for a backup amp for the new station. Probably going to run SO2R so
auto-tune is important. I'm running a K3S and the second radio will also be a
K3S. I really don't care if the amp "matches" the K3S in looks. Like most of
you guys I'm concerned about performance. Both rigs are equal in price.
Here's the question: If you were buying a new amp and were buying it to
satisfy the above criteria, which would you choose and why?
K4XS
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