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New LA1K owner

Bob Pegritz
 

Dear Friends,

? ? ? ?I'm about to purchase an LA1K and HF Auto.? I live in an apartment above a garage and would like to get a 240 v line installed.? The electrician called today and gave me an estimate of $700.00 to put a plug on my wall.? I think that excessive.? And so my question is what kind of output would I expect if I saved the $700.00 and plugged it into my existing 110 outlet?? I know that it will be less than the advertised output but how much less?? Thank you so much for your anticipated responses.

Bob
 

When I've used mine on a 110 outlet you can get 700-800 watts depending on the antenna.


On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 8:06?AM Bob Pegritz <bobpegritz@...> wrote:
Dear Friends,

? ? ? ?I'm about to purchase an LA1K and HF Auto.? I live in an apartment above a garage and would like to get a 240 v line installed.? The electrician called today and gave me an estimate of $700.00 to put a plug on my wall.? I think that excessive.? And so my question is what kind of output would I expect if I saved the $700.00 and plugged it into my existing 110 outlet?? I know that it will be less than the advertised output but how much less?? Thank you so much for your anticipated responses.

Bob



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Eric D.Clanton DVM
1519 Pelham Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-435-8387
WN4WDE


"Life's tough......it's even tougher if you're stupid"?? -- John Wayne
 

Bob:
I agree with Eric's expected output level powered by 120VAC.? However...The LA-1K draws 20A on 120VAC; 10A on 240VAC (plate on amp rear).? If your wall recpt is fed with #12 wire and terminated with a 20A outlet, then your circuit will suffice.? If there is ANOTHER consumer on the same circuit, i.e., a fridge, then you will exceed the available current draw.? Pesky Ohm's Law at work again!
73,
Jerry
KB1N
Bob Pegritz
 

Thank you so much, Jerry.

? ? ? ? ? ?Bob, W3RJP


Robert J. Pegritz
P.O. Box 11
Holtwood, PA?? 17532
717-786-0155
Serving the legal community for over 33 years.


On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 9:29?AM Jerry Webb <jerrywebb45@...> wrote:
Bob:
I agree with Eric's expected output level powered by 120VAC.? However...The LA-1K draws 20A on 120VAC; 10A on 240VAC (plate on amp rear).? If your wall recpt is fed with #12 wire and terminated with a 20A outlet, then your circuit will suffice.? If there is ANOTHER consumer on the same circuit, i.e., a fridge, then you will exceed the available current draw.? Pesky Ohm's Law at work again!
73,
Jerry
KB1N

KK4UU Jack
 

Do you have an Electric Dryer (220 volt) , near the area you would like to operate ?
W4PQ




On Friday, June 9, 2023, 9:30 AM, Bob Pegritz <bobpegritz@...> wrote:

Thank you so much, Jerry.

? ? ? ? ? ?Bob, W3RJP


Robert J. Pegritz
P.O. Box 11
Holtwood, PA?? 17532
717-786-0155
Serving the legal community for over 33 years.


On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 9:29?AM Jerry Webb <jerrywebb45@...> wrote:
Bob:
I agree with Eric's expected output level powered by 120VAC.? However...The LA-1K draws 20A on 120VAC; 10A on 240VAC (plate on amp rear).? If your wall recpt is fed with #12 wire and terminated with a 20A outlet, then your circuit will suffice.? If there is ANOTHER consumer on the same circuit, i.e., a fridge, then you will exceed the available current draw.? Pesky Ohm's Law at work again!
73,
Jerry
KB1N

 

I have 240 VAC outlet at the radio desk for use with the LA-1K.

Thanks

Brett KN4DVM


-----Original Message-----
From: KK4UU Jack via groups.io <Wa2paa@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Jun 9, 2023 6:34 am
Subject: Re: [la1k] New LA1K owner

Do you have an Electric Dryer (220 volt) , near the area you would like to operate ?
W4PQ




On Friday, June 9, 2023, 9:30 AM, Bob Pegritz <bobpegritz@...> wrote:
Thank you so much, Jerry.

? ? ? ? ? ?Bob, W3RJP


Robert J. Pegritz
P.O. Box 11
Holtwood, PA?? 17532
717-786-0155
Serving the legal community for over 33 years.


On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 9:29?AM Jerry Webb <jerrywebb45@...> wrote:
Bob:
I agree with Eric's expected output level powered by 120VAC.? However...The LA-1K draws 20A on 120VAC; 10A on 240VAC (plate on amp rear).? If your wall recpt is fed with #12 wire and terminated with a 20A outlet, then your circuit will suffice.? If there is ANOTHER consumer on the same circuit, i.e., a fridge, then you will exceed the available current draw.? Pesky Ohm's Law at work again!
73,
Jerry
KB1N

 

Hi Bob,

Since my post here /g/la1k/message/1182 (Palstar LA-1K/HF AUTO versus Elecraft KPA1500), I have taken delivery of a brand new KPA1500 on 5 May 2023, as can be seen on my QRZ page: among other photos of ham gears I acquired over the past 30 years.

All the best on making a great buying decision with adequate market research (often difficult, if not impossible) to seek out factual information.

73,
Ray
KJ5MI
Bob Pegritz
 

Thank you, Ray.? Very best to you,

? ? ? ? ? Bob? W3RJP


Robert J. Pegritz
P.O. Box 11
Holtwood, PA?? 17532
717-786-0155
Serving the legal community for over 33 years.


On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 4:38?PM tuneupmagic (null) via <tuneupmagic=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Bob,

Since my post here /g/la1k/message/1182 (Palstar LA-1K/HF AUTO versus Elecraft KPA1500), I have taken delivery of a brand new KPA1500 on 5 May 2023, as can be seen on my QRZ page: among other photos of ham gears I acquired over the past 30 years.

All the best on making a great buying decision with adequate market research (often difficult, if not impossible) to seek out factual information.

73,
Ray
KJ5MI

 

Bob,is the breaker boxing your apartment? If so do you have an outlet that is dedicated to something near your operating position. If so check and see what gage wire is feeding that outlet. Or a heavy extension cord is a good idealot cheaper than $700. Or make your own out of 12/2 or better wire.
I bought aa heavy generator extension at home Depot for my welder and just put new ends on it.

Bob in Harrisburg?

On Fri, Jun 9, 2023, 9:06 AM Bob Pegritz <bobpegritz@...> wrote:
Dear Friends,

? ? ? ?I'm about to purchase an LA1K and HF Auto.? I live in an apartment above a garage and would like to get a 240 v line installed.? The electrician called today and gave me an estimate of $700.00 to put a plug on my wall.? I think that excessive.? And so my question is what kind of output would I expect if I saved the $700.00 and plugged it into my existing 110 outlet?? I know that it will be less than the advertised output but how much less?? Thank you so much for your anticipated responses.

Bob

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