[ADXA] congratulations, and amp info needed

[Ken Personal]

Sorry Dennis. I had an email issue and sent an incomplete message. The RF2K-S is an amp/tuner/QSK antenna switching marvel. For around $5500 (may be a little higher now but not sure). It’s been a great performer for me over the last three years or so. Fan noise is relatively quiet and it is a beast from a power capacity standpoint/ heat transfer. It’s German made and is distributed in the US by Island Amps in California. Island Amps performs the service also. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.  73
Kenny, N5EE

> On Apr 16, 2026, at 8:28 PM, Ken Personal <kmills5109 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dennis,
> I’m using an RFKits RF2K-S amp and love it. It has an on board tuner and antenna switching for 4 inputs. Depending on the band, it can cleanly generate 1300W of power with
> Kenny
> 
>> On Apr 16, 2026, at 7:01 PM, Dennis Schaefer via ADXA <adxa at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I’ve been occupied by having a bathroom remodeled, but have ben reading about all the accomplishments.  Congratulations to Dawn, Roger, Ryan, and Steve on running their good records even higher.  Congratulations to the BVRC for favorable mention in QST.  I am proud to be a member of that club, and the level of activity and commitment is amazing.
>> 
>> So on the other subject….  I have two 811A amps and they are fine, will output 400-500 watts.  I see the shiny new things and think about them but usually talk myself down.  I promised myself that if I got a good report from my doctor at CARTI, I would at least look.  That was today, and I seem to be good to go, so I’m wondering if anyone has any comments pro or con on any of these.  
>> 
>> 1.  SPE Expert amps.  Sold by MTC.  I like Richard and they have always treated me well but I wonder about service.
>> 2.  Elecraft KPA-1500.  Support would be good, otherwise I don’t know much about this amp.
>> 3. OM power 2000A or the new 1700A (which doesn’t seem to be available in the US now.   These look like good tube amps
>> 4.  Power Genius - they are impressive and seem to support two rigs, which would be nice.  They seem to be oriented to Flex, and I’m keeping my Kenwoods.
>> 5.  Mercury.  They seem good, a little less expensive.
>> 6.  Acom.  So far, the 1200 watt solid state model may be my favorite, at least on paper.   They have a good track record and a variety of models.
>> 7.  Others???
>> 
>> Solid state or tube?  Tunable, or fully automatic?  Real QRO and have to redo my antenna switching, etc.?  Lots of decisions.  1000-1200W, solid state, fully automatic sounds pretty good, and I don’t think I would blow anything up at that power level.  
>> 
>> I mainly need to get my butt back in the chair!
>> 
>> 73,
>> Dennis/RZ
>> 
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