[Elecraft] New project kit

[JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD]

Very interesting Larry. I posted your website URL on a local ham  
discussion forum. Your kit look very nicely built.

Excellent.

Le 05-10-21 à 12:49, Larry Phipps a écrit :

>
> I have developed a new project kit that should be of interest to  
> Elecrafters. It is an inexpensive, accurate digital dummy load/ 
> wattmeter. It is patterned after the concept of the mini modules in  
> that it is board based with no cabinet, although it does come with  
> an aluminum base plate to avoid the chance of accidental shorts.  
> Size-wise, it will fit in an EC-1 or similar case if someone wanted  
> to do a custom installation.
>
> It is microprocessor controlled, temperature compensated, and has a  
> large backlit LCD display with multiple calibration screens.  
> Accurate calibration requires only a DVM. It is rated at 20W, and  
> uses metal oxide resistors, but there will be a 120W option which  
> will use thick film power resistors mounted in a watertight cast  
> aluminum case filled with cooling oil. I am still running tests on  
> this option. The larger dummy load will replace the bottom plate  
> when the 120W version is purchased.
>
> I am posting this announcement because I want to determine the  
> level of interest before setting final pricing, based on parts  
> volume. Please email me off-list with "pre-orders" to help me  
> determine volume. I am also interested in any comments on the  
> design that could be incorporated before production boards are  
> ordered.
>
> For pics, specs and other details, see my website at  
> www.telepostinc.com, and click on the LP-200 link. Target price is  
> $100, and I should be ready to ship 20W units in about 2 weeks. I  
> should have a final decision on the 120W option at about that time  
> as well.
>
> Thanks and 73,
> Larry N8LP
>
>
>
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