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Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS

KPA1500

Hi all,

I am so sorry to bother you over here.
Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like KPA1500 or so, please?

best regards,
73 - Petr, OK1RP

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N5GE

Re: KPA1500

On Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:38:03 -0700 (MST), you wrote:

No.

>Hi all,
>
>I am so sorry to bother you over here.
>Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
>KPA1500 or so, please?
>
>best regards,
>73 - Petr, OK1RP
>
>
>
>
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k6mrmagnet

Re: KPA1500

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No rumors. Best we can do is photos of the original prototype.

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

Maybe someday…

Ken K6MR

From: Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS<mailto:[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 09:39
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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Hi all,

I am so sorry to bother you over here.
Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
KPA1500 or so, please?

best regards,
73 - Petr, OK1RP

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Clay Autery

Re: KPA1500

REALLY would like one of those in the 1500 trim... Maybe a "Limited
Edition". I'd rather have an Elecraft HP PA, than any other maker...
and the bit about the substantial overhead gets me wanting to write a check!

IF y'all make them, I am FIRST on the list of pre-orders. :-)

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On 2/18/2016 2:47 PM, Ken K6MR wrote:

> No rumors. Best we can do is photos of the original prototype.
>
> http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html
>
> Maybe someday…
>
> Ken K6MR
>
> From: Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS<mailto:[hidden email]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 09:39
> To: [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am so sorry to bother you over here.
> Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
> KPA1500 or so, please?
>
> best regards,
> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
>
>
>
>
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Re: KPA1500

On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Clay Autery <[hidden email]> wrote:

> IF y'all make them, I am FIRST on the list of pre-orders. :-)
>

Ahem, no cuts in line. It starts back there...

:-)

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SteveL

Re: KPA1500

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In Dayton - 7 or 8 years ago, Elecraft was quietly showing what I recall was a 1.5kw solid state amp - perhaps as much as 2kw? Anyway they were running it key down into a dummy load at the FDIM hotel (I think it dimmed the lights on the floor). While it did not look like a prototype, it evidently was a “proof of concept”. I thought they were seeking FCC approval at the time… but nothing seen since then.

73,
Steve
aa8af

> On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am so sorry to bother you over here.
> Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
> KPA1500 or so, please?

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Tony Scandurra K4QE

Re: KPA1500

You can see pictures here:

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

73, Tony K4QE

On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 8:18 PM, Steve <[hidden email]> wrote:

> In Dayton - 7 or 8 years ago, Elecraft was quietly showing what I recall
> was a 1.5kw solid state amp - perhaps as much as 2kw? Anyway they were
> running it key down into a dummy load at the FDIM hotel (I think it dimmed
> the lights on the floor). While it did not look like a prototype, it
> evidently was a “proof of concept”. I thought they were seeking FCC
> approval at the time… but nothing seen since then.
>
> 73,
> Steve
> aa8af
>
> > On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am so sorry to bother you over here.
> > Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
> > KPA1500 or so, please?
>
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Gary Gregory-2

Re: KPA1500

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And shelved. Not about to see the light of day anytime soon.
😊
Gary

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

In Dayton - 7 or 8 years ago, Elecraft was quietly showing what I recall was a 1.5kw solid state amp - perhaps as much as 2kw? Anyway they were running it key down into a dummy load at the FDIM hotel (I think it dimmed the lights on the floor). While it did not look like a prototype, it evidently was a “proof of concept”. I thought they were seeking FCC approval at the time… but nothing seen since then.

73,
Steve
aa8af

> On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am so sorry to bother you over here.
> Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
> KPA1500 or so, please?

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Clay Autery

Re: KPA1500

If there were 600 folks willing to pony up the cash to pre-order, I'll
bet they might consider dusting that shelf off and pulling it down for
some production planning.

I'd do it... only 599 to go. <wink>

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On 2/18/2016 7:31 PM, Gary wrote:

> And shelved. Not about to see the light of day anytime soon.
> 😊
> Gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: "Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>
> In Dayton - 7 or 8 years ago, Elecraft was quietly showing what I recall was a 1.5kw solid state amp - perhaps as much as 2kw? Anyway they were running it key down into a dummy load at the FDIM hotel (I think it dimmed the lights on the floor). While it did not look like a prototype, it evidently was a “proof of concept”. I thought they were seeking FCC approval at the time… but nothing seen since then.
>
> 73,
> Steve
> aa8af
>
>> On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am so sorry to bother you over here.
>> Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
>> KPA1500 or so, please?
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Michael Cozzi

Re: KPA1500

Well, I really dislike fanboism. But the Elecraft equipment I own
is outstanding.

So I'm two.

598....

Michael KD8TUT

On 2/18/2016 9:29 PM, Clay Autery wrote:

> If there were 600 folks willing to pony up the cash to pre-order, I'll
> bet they might consider dusting that shelf off and pulling it down for
> some production planning.
>
> I'd do it... only 599 to go. <wink>
>
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> On 2/18/2016 7:31 PM, Gary wrote:
>> And shelved. Not about to see the light of day anytime soon.
>> 😊
>> Gary
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: "Steve" <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: ‎19/‎02/‎2016 11:18 AM
>> To: "Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS" <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>>
>> In Dayton - 7 or 8 years ago, Elecraft was quietly showing what I recall was a 1.5kw solid state amp - perhaps as much as 2kw? Anyway they were running it key down into a dummy load at the FDIM hotel (I think it dimmed the lights on the floor). While it did not look like a prototype, it evidently was a “proof of concept”. I thought they were seeking FCC approval at the time… but nothing seen since then.
>>
>> 73,
>> Steve
>> aa8af
>>
>>> On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I am so sorry to bother you over here.
>>> Is there any rumour about the fat brother of KPA500... something like
>>> KPA1500 or so, please?
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Scott Manthe-2

Re: KPA1500

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At more than $6000 per unit (in 2006 dollars), I'm not sure 600 people
would pony up the cash. I saw the both KPA800 and KPA1500 at Dayton and
that's the closest I've come to actually drooling over a piece of
amateur gear. The KPA1500 TXed 1800 watts into a dummy load for the
entire hamfest. I'd love to have one. It'd be fun to know who has the
demo units, I could come up with a Harley to trade... :)

73,
Scott N9AA

On 2/18/16 9:29 PM, Clay Autery wrote:

Clay Autery

Re: KPA1500

One amp to rule then all... I'd sell blood, body parts and my mountain
bike to have one...

And in response to the other guy... not a fanboi... just appreciate
nice stuff.

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On 2/18/2016 9:52 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:

> At more than $6000 per unit (in 2006 dollars), I'm not sure 600 people
> would pony up the cash. I saw the both KPA800 and KPA1500 at Dayton
> and that's the closest I've come to actually drooling over a piece of
> amateur gear. The KPA1500 TXed 1800 watts into a dummy load for the
> entire hamfest. I'd love to have one. It'd be fun to know who has the
> demo units, I could come up with a Harley to trade... :)
>
> 73,
> Scott N9AA
>
>
> On 2/18/16 9:29 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
>> If there were 600 folks willing to pony up the cash to pre-order, I'll
>> bet they might consider dusting that shelf off and pulling it down for
>> some production planning.
>>
>> I'd do it... only 599 to go. <wink>
>>
>> ______________________
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>> (318) 518-1389
>>
>>
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Alan Bloom

Re: KPA1500

> On 2/18/2016 9:52 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:
>> At more than $6000 per unit (in 2006 dollars), I'm not sure 600 people
>> would pony up the cash.

That's only $4 per watt, not too bad. The KXPA100-F is twice that! :=)

Alan N1AL

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Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS

Re: KPA1500

This post was updated on .

In reply to this post by Michael Cozzi

OK guys, the cards are dealt.
I am going to check what I could sell...:)

597... to go only

73 - Petr, OK1RP

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Vic Rosenthal

Re: KPA1500

Petr,

Don't sell anything right away. Elecraft has never given any indication
that they are interested in producing an amplifier bigger than the
KPA500. And the prototypes are 8 or 9 years old, if I remember
correctly, and they would have to change a lot in order to manufacture them.

73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
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On 19 Feb 2016 10:45, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
> OK guys, the cards are dealt.
> I am going to check what I can sell...:)
> 597...to go only
> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
>
>
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Re: KPA1500

Don't know what I was thinking -- not 8 or 9 years. But a long enough
time that my comment is still correct.

73,
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On 19 Feb 2016 12:06, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote:

> Petr,
>
> Don't sell anything right away. Elecraft has never given any indication
> that they are interested in producing an amplifier bigger than the
> KPA500. And the prototypes are 8 or 9 years old, if I remember
> correctly, and they would have to change a lot in order to manufacture
> them.
>
> 73,
> Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
> Rehovot, Israel
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
>
> On 19 Feb 2016 10:45, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>> OK guys, the cards are dealt.
>> I am going to check what I can sell...:)
>> 597...to go only
>> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
>>
>>
>>
>> -----
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John Fritze

Re: KPA1500

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596....

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Clay Autery

Re: KPA1500

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Shhhhh... We're starting a ground-swell... <grin>

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On 2/19/2016 4:06 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote:

> Petr,
>
> Don't sell anything right away. Elecraft has never given any
> indication that they are interested in producing an amplifier bigger
> than the KPA500. And the prototypes are 8 or 9 years old, if I
> remember correctly, and they would have to change a lot in order to
> manufacture them.
>
> 73,
> Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
> Rehovot, Israel
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
>

Gary Gregory-2

Re: KPA1500

Well the management have stated they will not be doing it so I guess you are going to need a looong list
😊

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Shhhhh... We're starting a ground-swell... <grin>

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john@kk9a.com

Re: KPA1500

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While a KPA-1500 or even a KPA-750 would be nice, Elecraft obviously has
their reasons for not manufacturing it. Perhaps well designed high power
SS amps are just too costly. Acom announced the 1200S last year and I have
yet to see one at a US dealer.

John KK9A

From Gary vk1zzgary
Fri Feb 19 10:07:10 EST 2016

Well the management have stated they will not be doing it so I guess you
are going to need a looong list

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