Any amplifier news?

[David F. Reed]

I know a huge effort is going into updating microcode and getting more
K3s and their accessories out and I appreciate that, since I have
benefited greatly from that effort (I am really enjoying my K3,
especially in a CW contest environment where the dynamic range and
selectivity really shine).

However, the only thing stopping me from selling my IC-7800 and PW1 (and
replacing with another K3) is the wait for the Elecraft amplifiers.

So, I am wondering if we have any ideas of when they will move off the
back burner and go on the front burner?

I realize such information might not be readily available or accurate
even due to inevitable unanticipated delays, but it is the next big deal
I am waiting for from Elecraft, and I was hoping to keep my appetite alive.

73 de Dave, W5SV

K1, KX-1, K2, K3 - all getting use here, while the TS-480, FT-897,
FT-857, IC-7000 gather dust.
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[W0FK]

I would like to know that as well. I was interested in the KPA's when they were first announced. I have a K3 on order, and it sure would be nice to pair that with the KPA-1500.

Lou, W0FK


<quote author="David F. Reed">

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However, the only thing stopping me from selling my IC-7800 and PW1 (and
replacing with another K3) is the wait for the Elecraft amplifiers.

So, I am wondering if we have any ideas of when they will move off the
back burner and go on the front burner?

I realize such information might not be readily available or accurate
even due to inevitable unanticipated delays, but it is the next big deal
I am waiting for from Elecraft, and I was hoping to keep my appetite alive.
****************

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS via K3List]

Whaaaa?  KPA-1500?   *rubs eyes*

Since when did this happen?  Oh gosh my xmas list has already been mailed
to Santa! Daarnit!

I had heard so much about the K3+ ACOM magic combo I was saving every
dime I had for one of those beauties.

I realize it's not real yet.  But.. that would be really cool...  Where do
we queue up for this?


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[W0FK]

For those who don't know, take a look at these links, or do a search in the list archives:

http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html

http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/sedxc/2006-April/002485.html

It would be nice to have the amps offered. They look quite attractive, even considering other commercial offerings available. I believe we'd have them now, but for the K3 development effort. Not that I'm complaining....

Lou, W0FK


<quote author="Jeff Wandling W7BRS via K3List">

Whaaaa?  KPA-1500?   *rubs eyes*

Since when did this happen?  Oh gosh my xmas list has already been mailed
to Santa! Daarnit!

[Gary Gregory-3]

Me Too, but try as I might Information was not forthcoming so I am about to give up and buy an Acom instead which as a shame as I too thought it would be nice to get a KPA-1500 and another K3.

Maybe the continuously growing list of "wishes" will slow down some so that Aptos can move on but it would appear that this is not likely in the near future so perhaps we will see an announcement in 2010?????

In the meantime I too will continue to enjoy the K3 which is an outstanding product.

Gary
K3/100
#679
I just got lost in thought............. It was unfamiliar territory

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[dj7mgq]

> Me Too

Me Three.

I've waiting for a long time now, but then again there was the K3 so  
that made the wait less difficult... ;-)

I suppose with K3 variable roofing filters, K3 Panadapters and the  
like, the KPA800 & KPA1500 may well be on the back burner for many,  
many more months.

vy 73 de toby

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[David Pratt-2]

In a recent message, [hidden email] wrote ...
>
>I suppose with K3 variable roofing filters, K3 Panadapters and the
>like, the KPA800 & KPA1500 may well be on the back burner for many,
>many more months.

You don't need an amplifier, Toby. Working stations using QRP is a much
greater achievement.

Build a KX1 instead. ;-)

73
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Leeds, England, UK
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[MontyS]

I am tickled with my "brand new" used Ameritron ALS-600.  Found it on eBay.
60 watts in gives about 500 out. Runs on 120 volts with a 12 amp fuse.
Protects itself from high SWR, wrong bandpass selection, and so far all my
other goofs.  (my first amplifier)

All parts available from Ameritron - the 27000mfd filter cap was bad, so
replaced it.  Digikey wanted twice as much for the cap, and would have had
to buy 42 of them for over $2,400!!

Really miss the K3 autotuner, but an MFJ-962D does the job.  Have not hooked
up ALC yet (would need to do the negative ALC mod) and may never, as per
Elecraft recommendation.

Monty  K2DLJ

>
> For those who don't know, take a look at these links, or do a search in
> the
> list archives:
>
> http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html
>
> http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/sedxc/2006-April/002485.html
>
> It would be nice to have the amps offered. They look quite attractive,
> even
> considering other commercial offerings available. I believe we'd have them
> now, but for the K3 development effort. Not that I'm complaining....
>
> Lou, W0FK
>
>
>
>
> Whaaaa?  KPA-1500?   *rubs eyes*
>
> Since when did this happen?  Oh gosh my xmas list has already been mailed
> to Santa! Daarnit!
>

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[N2TK]

 
I don't really NEED two K3's either. But sometimes the WANT of a KPA-1500
outweighs the NEED of other things. Isn't that something Spock might have
said?

Merry Christmas
N2TK, Tony
K3 - #311
K3 - #1435


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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

In a recent message, [hidden email] wrote ...
>
>I suppose with K3 variable roofing filters, K3 Panadapters and the
>like, the KPA800 & KPA1500 may well be on the back burner for many,
>many more months.

You don't need an amplifier, Toby. Working stations using QRP is a much
greater achievement.

Build a KX1 instead. ;-)

73
--
David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
------


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