[Amps] SPE 2K-FA amplifier duty cycle

[qrv at kd4e.com]

Bill,

	According to the SPE home site:

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Continuous use
“MAX” mode: SSB / CW unlimited.
Automatically switches to “MID” for a while if, in “MAX”, a continuous
signal (RTTY) is transmitted.
“MID” “LOW” modes, RTTY unlimited.
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	I've inquired of Bob, W5UQ, home page http://ExpertLinears.com
as to the time in MAX on RTTY before it down-switches to MID.

	Since he both sells and services them I expect that he's the
best source, other than Gianfranco in Italy, to answer your question.

	The 2K-FA will otherwise operate for an unlimited period of
time in MID or LOW power mode.

HTH - David KD4E

> I'm thinking of getting an SPE 2K-FA amplifier and I have a question
> about duty cycle at full power.
> 
> I understand it will run full 1500 watts on SSB and CW, but not so on
> RTTY, at least not brick on the key mode. After a certain period of
> operation it will cut back to a lower power level.
> 
> My question is how long will it run at 1500 watts carrier before
> cutting back?
> 
> All comments welcome.
> 
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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