It is my understanding from PalStar that the ICAS power rating is 1kw while the CCS rating is about 225W.? CCS is continuous 24/7.? Mine sits in a shelf with an exhaust fan in the back.? Works fine with Fldigi and WinLink VARA HF at 250-300W and stays below 60C.
Don’t exceed 60W drive and keep VSWR <2.2.? I use a manual tuner.? Gas discharge lightning protection can cause problems, beware!
Don/KT3V
Barry:
Thank you for the swift response!? The information you and others provided has helped to reinforce my decision to consider the LA-1k as an addition to my shack. Like you I will provide 220V for best efficiency.
I currently use a Palstar AT2KD manual tuner and thinking about the HF-AUTO tuner.
Best?regards Barry and thank you again.
73
Bill K
KC2VUT
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Hi Bill. I run mine around 700w on rtty during contests without any problem. Been a rock solid performer for me. The highest temp it’s gotten to is 68C, then I back off a bit with the drive and TX, until it cools down to 60C. With lower output
around 400w it stays around 55C-63C. There are 3 stages to the fan speed. It cools off quite fast.? I use 220v for my amp. It’s got many hard hours on it and very pleased with its performance.?
I don’t ever overdrive it. 50w max drive or 40amps max (appears on the panel).?
Panel is very useful for swr, power and temperature.?
It’s been a workhorse as I turn it on nearly every day for the past 5 years.?
Enjoy.?
73
Barry?
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I am currently considering the purchase of a LA-1k amplifier to support my Kenwood TL-921 which does not cover 6 Meter.
Can anyone provide me with any experience with the LA-1K and heavy duty cycle activities such as the Fldigi modes?
Bill K
KC2VUT
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