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dlrwild1

Fw: KPXA100 amp for KX-3

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From: "Linda and Bob" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 12:40 PM
Subject: KPXA100 amp for KX-3

> Does anyone know the approximate weight, size (HxWxD) of the KPXA100 for
> the KX-3? Are their any actual photos of this option other than the posted
> drawing?
>
> Any idea of the price for the amp and optional 100 watt auto antenna
> tuner? When will these options become available?
>
> Will there be a KPXA amp this year at Dayton for hams to look at?
>
> One more request:
>
> Will the owners of the KX-3's please post your reviews, opinions and
> suggestions on the Elecraft Reflector and on Eham.net. I noticed that
> there are only 4 postings on Eham.net (mostly from beta testers). Thanks.
>
> Bob Wilderman, K3SRO
> K3/100 SN#4669
> K1-4

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Fw: KPXA100 amp for KX-3

Bob,

Sorry, but none of that information is not yet available.
As far as size, I can make a wild guess based on the volume of a typical
100 watt amplifier and 100 watt tuner and say that the total volume will
be similar to that of a KPA100 plus a KAT100 - which fit inside an
Elecraft EC2 enclosure.

It "will be" but I doubt if the process is far enough along that the
projections you are asking about can be available. I am certain Eric
will correct me if I am wrong.

BTW - a "nit" - there are no dashes in Elecraft model numbers except for
a couple of the mini-modules.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/30/2012 6:26 PM, Linda and Bob wrote:

> See message below
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda and Bob"<[hidden email]>
> To:<[hidden email]>
> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 12:40 PM
> Subject: KPXA100 amp for KX-3
>
>
>> Does anyone know the approximate weight, size (HxWxD) of the KPXA100 for
>> the KX-3? Are their any actual photos of this option other than the posted
>> drawing?
>>
>> Any idea of the price for the amp and optional 100 watt auto antenna
>> tuner? When will these options become available?
>>
>> Will there be a KPXA amp this year at Dayton for hams to look at?
>>
>> One more request:
>>
>> Will the owners of the KX-3's please post your reviews, opinions and
>> suggestions on the Elecraft Reflector and on Eham.net. I noticed that
>> there are only 4 postings on Eham.net (mostly from beta testers). Thanks.
>>
>> Bob Wilderman, K3SRO
>> K3/100 SN#4669
>> K1-4
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Tom Azlin N4ZPT-2

Re: Fw: KPXA100 amp for KX-3

Some time last year Eric or Wayne gave an approximate idea of size and
weight they had in mind back then. I am presuming the K2 and K3
amps/tuners are a good volume/weight predictor just need to be re-laid
out for the KX3.

the two together was something like 4" x 5" x 9" and 6 pounds as an idea
back then I thought.

73, tom n4zpt

On 4/30/2012 6:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Bob,
>
> Sorry, but none of that information is not yet available.
> As far as size, I can make a wild guess based on the volume of a typical
> 100 watt amplifier and 100 watt tuner and say that the total volume will
> be similar to that of a KPA100 plus a KAT100 - which fit inside an
> Elecraft EC2 enclosure.
>
> It "will be" but I doubt if the process is far enough along that the
> projections you are asking about can be available. I am certain Eric
> will correct me if I am wrong.
>
> BTW - a "nit" - there are no dashes in Elecraft model numbers except for
> a couple of the mini-modules.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/30/2012 6:26 PM, Linda and Bob wrote:
>> See message below
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Linda and Bob"<[hidden email]>
>> To:<[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 12:40 PM
>> Subject: KPXA100 amp for KX-3
>>
>>
>>> Does anyone know the approximate weight, size (HxWxD) of the KPXA100 for
>>> the KX-3? Are their any actual photos of this option other than the posted
>>> drawing?
>>>
>>> Any idea of the price for the amp and optional 100 watt auto antenna
>>> tuner? When will these options become available?
>>>
>>> Will there be a KPXA amp this year at Dayton for hams to look at?
>>>
>>> One more request:
>>>
>>> Will the owners of the KX-3's please post your reviews, opinions and
>>> suggestions on the Elecraft Reflector and on Eham.net. I noticed that
>>> there are only 4 postings on Eham.net (mostly from beta testers). Thanks.
>>>
>>> Bob Wilderman, K3SRO
>>> K3/100 SN#4669
>>> K1-4
>> [hidden email]
>>
>>
>>
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Edward R Cole

Re: Fw: KPXA100 amp for KX-3

In reply to this post by dlrwild1

For those who do not want to wait for the KXPA100, I will "soon"
offer a 140w amplifier that drives with 5w (runs on 13.8vdc) with
5.5w x 11.5d x 4.5h package - weight unknown but probably 10-12lbs.

This will have a 6-band LP filter with optional auto-band select for
radios like the K3 or K2. I am still working on the custom LP filter
pcb layout. The current version uses relay TR so is not QSK. I may
try to make a diode switched TR that can support QSK in the future.

This amplifier is offered as a bare "kit" by Communications Concepts,
Inc. (AN762) and can be seen on my "kits made by KL7UW" webpage (link
below). It is identical in layout to my 300w amp (28vdc) I am
currently running with my K3/10 at 270w.

73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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