[Elecraft] Dreaming...a challenge for the Elecraft team

Vic Rosenthal [email protected]
Fri Nov 22 00:05:01 2002


I still haven't fixed my 800 watt amplifier because I enjoy using my K2/100 and
KAT100 combination so much.  Which gives me a product idea:

The KPA1000.

A high power 1.8-30 MHz amplifier kit (using FET's at 120v), producing 1000
watts output on CW or SSB with reasonable drive (50-65 watts).

Has a built-in automatic tuner, whose controller is capable of storing a
reasonable number (say, 64) of presets.  Each preset includes filter and tuner
parameters and the selection of one of four antenna outputs.  When the amplifier
is used with a non-elecraft rig, the operator manually chooses between presets. 
When used with a K2/100 or K3, the proper preset is chosen depending on the
frequency and antenna selection set by the exciter.  

The usual bulletproof Elecraft quality.  Price: $1595 including power supply.

I think it's possible, both technically and commercially.

Vic K2VCO