Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS
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I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100
watts or more that will work flawlessly with it. I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two months for it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with really good results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for the KX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who have actual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you. -73 -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi Jim,
Your order came in while we we've under the shelter in place order for Santa Cruz County, which slowed down production on the amps. We never totally stopped their manufacture, but the rate of production was reduced. We're catching up now with the backlog and are certainly still shipping all of the amps (KXPA100, KPA500 and KPA1500). I'll check tomorrow and get back to you with what we think the remaining time will be for your order to ship. 73, Eric *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 7:33 PM HamRadioJim <[hidden email]> wrote: > I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is > 100 > watts or more that will work flawlessly with it. > > I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two months > for it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. > > Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with really > good results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for the > KX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who have > actual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you. > > -73 > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I have a Heathkit SB-221 that I have used with my KX3. With 5 watts from the KX3 the amp will put out about 85 watts. With 15 watts drive the amp will do about 165 watts. Very reliable and fun to use when needed. But I typically use the amp with my IC 7300 during RTTY contests when needed. You will need an interface like the Ameritron ARB-704 for the keying of the amp.Good luck and 72/73,de KI8I DaveSent via the Samsung Galaxy S10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: HamRadioJim <[hidden email]> Date: 5/25/20 10:53 PM (GMT-05:00) To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100watts or more that will work flawlessly with it.I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two monthsfor it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with reallygood results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for theKX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who haveactual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you.-73--Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:[hidden email] list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Find an old National NCL-2000. It runs a pair of grid driven 8122, 400W tetrodes.
The input is an untuned 50Ω load that can be easily set for LOW drive such that 5 W in will net you over a kilowatt out. The tubes are still available and with that input circuit, is always a good match for your SS radio. A real "sleeper" since that particular configuration would be illegal to produce these days with the ridiculous gain/drive regs foisted upon us to prevent chicken band use, which I believe for some reason, are still on the books. 73, Charlie k3ICH -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of wv8dh via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 6:45 AM To: HamRadioJim <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS I have a Heathkit SB-221 that I have used with my KX3. With 5 watts from the KX3 the amp will put out about 85 watts. With 15 watts drive the amp will do about 165 watts. Very reliable and fun to use when needed. But I typically use the amp with my IC 7300 during RTTY contests when needed. You will need an interface like the Ameritron ARB-704 for the keying of the amp.Good luck and 72/73,de KI8I DaveSent via the Samsung Galaxy S10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone -------- Original message --------From: HamRadioJim <[hidden email]> Date: 5/25/20 10:53 PM (GMT-05:00) To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100watts or more that will work flawlessly with it.I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two monthsfor it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with reallygood results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for theKX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who haveactual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you.-73--Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:[hidden email] list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I realize you are looking for a 100w amp but if you like building kits, the 50w Hardrock is a very fun project and works well.
https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/hardrock-50-hf-power-amp I built one and have used it on SOTA activations when I want something more that 10-15w. I also have two KXPA100 that I use often and also enjoy. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On May 26, 2020, at 3:50 AM, wv8dh via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote: > > I have a Heathkit SB-221 that I have used with my KX3. With 5 watts from the KX3 the amp will put out about 85 watts. With 15 watts drive the amp will do about 165 watts. Very reliable and fun to use when needed. But I typically use the amp with my IC 7300 during RTTY contests when needed. You will need an interface like the Ameritron ARB-704 for the keying of the amp.Good luck and 72/73,de KI8I DaveSent via the Samsung Galaxy S10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone > -------- Original message --------From: HamRadioJim <[hidden email]> Date: 5/25/20 10:53 PM (GMT-05:00) To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily > stopped making AMPS I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100watts or more that will work flawlessly with it.I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two monthsfor it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with reallygood results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for theKX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who haveactual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you.-73--Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:[hidden email] list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I'll second the Hardrock 50w. Not only does it work really well (including its tuner), it was a ton of fun to build. It integrates well with the KX3 for band changes, PTT, etc. Hank K4HYJ ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Gacek via Elecraft ([hidden email]) Date: 05/26/20 10:43 To: wv8dh ([hidden email]) Cc: [hidden email], HamRadioJim ([hidden email]) Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS I realize you are looking for a 100w amp but if you like building kits, the 50w Hardrock is a very fun project and works well. https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/hardrock-50-hf-power-amp I built one and have used it on SOTA activations when I want something more that 10-15w. I also have two KXPA100 that I use often and also enjoy. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On May 26, 2020, at 3:50 AM, wv8dh via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote: > > I have a Heathkit SB-221 that I have used with my KX3. With 5 watts from the KX3 the amp will put out about 85 watts. With 15 watts drive the amp will do about 165 watts. Very reliable and fun to use when needed. But I typically use the amp with my IC 7300 during RTTY contests when needed. You will need an interface like the Ameritron ARB-704 for the keying of the amp.Good luck and 72/73,de KI8I DaveSent via the Samsung Galaxy S10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone > -------- Original message --------From: HamRadioJim <[hidden email]> Date: 5/25/20 10:53 PM (GMT-05:00) To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily > stopped making AMPS I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100watts or more that will work flawlessly with it.I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two monthsfor it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with reallygood results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for theKX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who haveactual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you.-73--Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:[hidden email] list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I have the Hardrock 50 and while it's NOT 100W it does exceed 50W on each band by a decent margin. It's a solder kit (no fan) and a relatively easy build. The build instructions aren't great and up to Elecraft standards but good enough to get the job done especially if you've done a few solder kit builds. It's great for portable ops especially when operating on battery power. A lot less power draw AND less than an S unit in difference on the "far end". Works great so far and I finished the build just over a year ago. I have no idea if they are in stock at the Hardrock 50 website (link below). https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/hardrock-50-hf-power-amp As to out of stock items at Elecraft I tried to purchase 2 KIO3B's and a KPA100 (someone at Elecraft can do the math on lost sales). And from the sales department over two weeks ago... yep you guessed it... OUT OF STOCK. And NO I wasn't willing to give Elecraft $$$ for some vague shipping timeframe in the future. Why you ask? I was ripped off in the past by a company "I trusted" and they subsequently went bankrupt and I never got my money back or the product ordered. Bottom line: I don't prepay for anything. If the product is in stock and I want it, then I'll buy it. Good luck on your hunt for an alternative AMP. 73, Scott AD5HS On 5/25/2020 9:31 PM, HamRadioJim wrote: > I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100 > watts or more that will work flawlessly with it. > > I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two months > for it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time. > > Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with really > good results? If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for the > KX3, please don't respond to the post. Just looking for those who have > actual results instead of suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you. > > -73 > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I use a RM Italy HLA305 with my KX2. I have been very happy with this amp which will put out up to 250 watts. It is a bit sensitive to higher anything over 3:1 SWR and it requires a power supply of 40 amps but has been great for my QTH. I am sure the Elecraft amps would work more seamlessly with our radios but we have to use what we have available to us and Elecraft seems to recognize this fact and will offer support and advice regardless of what we have attached to our radios. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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The KXPA100 and associated ATU is well integrated with KX3, and it
also works very nicely with the K2 if you make up the keying circuit mod. It's sad to hear they've stopped production for the time being... On Thu, 28 May 2020 at 07:49, <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Jim: > > I use a RM Italy HLA305 with my KX2. I have been very happy with this amp > which will put out up to 250 watts. It is a bit sensitive to higher > anything over 3:1 SWR and it requires a power supply of 40 amps but has been > great for my QTH. I am sure the Elecraft amps would work more seamlessly > with our radios but we have to use what we have available to us and Elecraft > seems to recognize this fact and will offer support and advice regardless of > what we have attached to our radios. > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Check out qrp-shop.biz. They have a knock off of the kat100
On Wed, May 27, 2020, 5:58 PM Matt Maguire <[hidden email]> wrote: > The KXPA100 and associated ATU is well integrated with KX3, and it > also works very nicely with the K2 if you make up the keying circuit > mod. It's sad to hear they've stopped production for the time being... > > On Thu, 28 May 2020 at 07:49, <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > Jim: > > > > I use a RM Italy HLA305 with my KX2. I have been very happy with this > amp > > which will put out up to 250 watts. It is a bit sensitive to higher > > anything over 3:1 SWR and it requires a power supply of 40 amps but has > been > > great for my QTH. I am sure the Elecraft amps would work more seamlessly > > with our radios but we have to use what we have available to us and > Elecraft > > seems to recognize this fact and will offer support and advice > regardless of > > what we have attached to our radios. > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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BTW, we *are* shipping KXPA100s and KXAT100s. For delivery dates on specific orders, please check with Elecraft sales.
73, Wayne N6KR ---- elecraft.com > On May 27, 2020, at 3:18 PM, barry halterman <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Check out qrp-shop.biz. They have a knock off of the kat100 > >> On Wed, May 27, 2020, 5:58 PM Matt Maguire <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >> The KXPA100 and associated ATU is well integrated with KX3, and it >> also works very nicely with the K2 if you make up the keying circuit >> mod. It's sad to hear they've stopped production for the time being... >> >>> On Thu, 28 May 2020 at 07:49, <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>> Jim: >>> >>> I use a RM Italy HLA305 with my KX2. I have been very happy with this >> amp >>> which will put out up to 250 watts. It is a bit sensitive to higher >>> anything over 3:1 SWR and it requires a power supply of 40 amps but has >> been >>> great for my QTH. I am sure the Elecraft amps would work more seamlessly >>> with our radios but we have to use what we have available to us and >> Elecraft >>> seems to recognize this fact and will offer support and advice >> regardless of >>> what we have attached to our radios. >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to [hidden email] >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Fear not, the KXPA100 will again be offered as will the KX3 and KX2.
If you get a response that it is not available, that means that the in-stock supply has been exhausted. But we will have to wait until after the lockdown in California is lifted. It affects not only Elecraft, but also the suppliers of the boards, enclosures, etc. Many of the ICs are offshore items and time will tell when they will be available and shipped. Patience during this critical period is required, although many are getting restless. Meanwhile, the K4 is being refined as the engineering staff is able to work from home. Sales and support and K3 repairs are also able to work from home, as well as some of the production folks. It is assembly that is in a bind - even if they can get the parts, assembly is a hands-on process that is difficult to do in a work-from-home environment. See the Elecraft Newsletter to be informed of what steps are being taken in the office in preparation for reopening. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/27/2020 5:55 PM, Matt Maguire wrote: > The KXPA100 and associated ATU is well integrated with KX3, and it > also works very nicely with the K2 if you make up the keying circuit > mod. It's sad to hear they've stopped production for the time being... > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Folks,
As noted in my earlier email on this thread, we are currently shipping -all- of our amplifiers, including the KXPA100, KPA500 and KPA1500. We are shipping a batch of KXPA100 orders tomorrow and will be shipping the original poster to this thread his KXPA100 next week. :-) 73, Eric *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 3:38 PM Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote: > Fear not, the KXPA100 will again be offered as will the KX3 and KX2. > If you get a response that it is not available, that means that the > in-stock supply has been exhausted. > > But we will have to wait until after the lockdown in California is > lifted. It affects not only Elecraft, but also the suppliers of the > boards, enclosures, etc. Many of the ICs are offshore items and time > will tell when they will be available and shipped. > Patience during this critical period is required, although many are > getting restless. > > Meanwhile, the K4 is being refined as the engineering staff is able to > work from home. > > Sales and support and K3 repairs are also able to work from home, as > well as some of the production folks. It is assembly that is in a bind > - even if they can get the parts, assembly is a hands-on process that is > difficult to do in a work-from-home environment. > > See the Elecraft Newsletter to be informed of what steps are being taken > in the office in preparation for reopening. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 5/27/2020 5:55 PM, Matt Maguire wrote: > > The KXPA100 and associated ATU is well integrated with KX3, and it > > also works very nicely with the K2 if you make up the keying circuit > > mod. It's sad to hear they've stopped production for the time being... > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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And not to appear to be too much of a lickspittle, but IMHO the only thing
to compare to a KXPA100 is... another KXPA100. LOL On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 18:55 Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> wrote: > Folks, > > As noted in my earlier email on this thread, we are currently shipping > -all- of our amplifiers, including the KXPA100, KPA500 and KPA1500. > > We are shipping a batch of KXPA100 orders tomorrow and will be shipping the > original poster to this thread his KXPA100 next week. :-) > > 73, > Eric > *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* > > > On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 3:38 PM Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> > wrote: > > > Fear not, the KXPA100 will again be offered as will the KX3 and KX2. > > If you get a response that it is not available, that means that the > > in-stock supply has been exhausted. > > > > But we will have to wait until after the lockdown in California is > > lifted. It affects not only Elecraft, but also the suppliers of the > > boards, enclosures, etc. Many of the ICs are offshore items and time > > will tell when they will be available and shipped. > > Patience during this critical period is required, although many are > > getting restless. > > > > Meanwhile, the K4 is being refined as the engineering staff is able to > > work from home. > > > > Sales and support and K3 repairs are also able to work from home, as > > well as some of the production folks. It is assembly that is in a bind > > - even if they can get the parts, assembly is a hands-on process that is > > difficult to do in a work-from-home environment. > > > > See the Elecraft Newsletter to be informed of what steps are being taken > > in the office in preparation for reopening. > > > > 73, > > Don W3FPR > > > > On 5/27/2020 5:55 PM, Matt Maguire wrote: > > > The KXPA100 and associated ATU is well integrated with KX3, and it > > > also works very nicely with the K2 if you make up the keying circuit > > > mod. It's sad to hear they've stopped production for the time being... > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to [hidden email] > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: *FN20is* ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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As someone who waited months after ordering when it was first announced, I
can say the wait was worth it. The integration with the KX3 and features are well worth the wait. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Re: Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS
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Agree 100%, Rich. I'm 99% CW, and most amplifiers fall short for CW
operation. After looking long and hard for a 100W companion for my KX3, the KPXA100 is best thing since sliced bread! If CW is your mode and QSK (or even semi break-in) is desirable, there is no other choice. If you want seamless integration with your KX3 (or KX2), the KPXA100 is your best choice. I contacted Elecraft about leadtimes, and Madelyn Gomez (Sales) says its about 7 to 10 business days. No complaints there, so Elecraft has my order. Will report back when my KXPA100-AT-K/KXUSB/KXPACBL arrives. 72/73 de Paul/N6MGN On 5/27/2020 5:51 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > And not to appear to be too much of a lickspittle, but IMHO the only thing > to compare to a KXPA100 is... another KXPA100. > > LOL > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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