[Amps] SPE 2K-FA amplifier duty cycle

[Richard Solomon]

I hope the repair depot(s) have lots of spare devices !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 8:55 AM, Joe Giacobello, K2XX <k2xx at swva.net> wrote:

> Typically, you can only be key down for about 10 seconds at 1.5 KW before
> the amp reverts to 1.0 KW.  However, there is a mod which, IIRC, only
> requires cutting a couple of wires, that extends that time to around 15
> seconds.  The mod is available from Expert Rome, but I can post a copy on
> the Files section of the reflector if anyone is interested.
>
> 73, Joe
> K2XX
>
>  LB3RE \"RAG\" Stein-Roar Brobakken <mailto:post at lb3re.com>
>> Monday, May 18, 2015 9:48 AM
>> Hello I know few have problem with that the internal bandpass filter get
>> QRT after running 1 KW RTTY
>>
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>> 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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>> Bill Turner <mailto:dezrat at outlook.com>
>> Monday, May 18, 2015 1:57 AM
>> 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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