KPA-800 etc.

[g3yiq]

I wonder if Elecraft has ever considered doing an OEM deal with  
another amp maker? SPE, makers of the Expert 1K-FA might be a good  
candidate. Some packaging re-design to match the K2/K3, together with  
software changes for integrating the amp tightly with the Elecraft  
radios, could satisfy many of us whilst avoiding much more up-front  
development cost, or the delays and costs associated with approvals  
from the various regulatory authorities. I run all Elecraft radios,  
with the exception of an IC7000 for mobile, so I make this suggestion  
as a big fan of the company. I would not wish to see product or  
service standards compromised, but when it comes to these long-awaited  
amps, maybe it's time for a different approach, or a clear statement  
from Elecraft that the company does not intend to be in the amp  
business for the foreseeable future.

73 Bob G3YIQ


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[Darwin, Keith]

Not a bad idea, but it wouldn't be a kit.  Until the K3, Elecraft was a
kit company and most of us would expect a KPA-10,000 (or whatever) to be
a kit.

- Keith N1AS -
- K3 711 -


-----Original Message-----

I wonder if Elecraft has ever considered doing an OEM deal with another
amp maker? SPE, makers of the Expert 1K-FA might be a good candidate.

73 Bob G3YIQ

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[Jim Brown-10]

On Mon, 18 May 2009 17:33:29 +0100, Bob Jones wrote:

>I wonder if Elecraft has ever considered doing an OEM deal with  
>another amp maker?

I fail to see the benefit to the customer. "OEM deals" are certain
to come with a cost markup for folks who add nothing to the game.
The K3 works well with well made power amps. Buy one of them and use
the markup for some other useful ham gear rather than make a
middleman rich. Or take the XYL on a nice evening out.

73,

Jim Brown K9YC


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