[Elecraft] RE: Elecraft Amplifiers

[w6jd at comcast.net]

I have a problem with the Elecraft amps, i.e. hi-power amps have become commodity items.
I don't see that there can be any meaningful competition on the basis of price so you have to compete
with whiz-bang features. I've seen the amps, and they certainly look nice, but I don't see many, if any, features that aren't available elsewhere. Built-in tuner, PIN diode QSK, automatic band switching etc.
but nothing really "whiz-bang". I just hope that Elecraft won't get themselves in trouble with a product that will soak up a lot of resources and provide little return.

IMHO I would like to see a "full kit" amp on the order of the Ameritron ALS-600. A nice "medium power " amp with full QSK and a built in power supply. I think this could have a rather large market.
Basically a scaled down version of the 850 Elecraft amp.

Doug, W6JD
K2/100 #1626
K3/100 eagerly awaited


-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: W2AGN <w2agn at w2agn.net> 

> I always had mixed (mainly negative) feelings about the idea of a big Elecraft 
> Amp. Elecraft started, and got it's loyal user base among QRPers. OK, so they 
> have a couple 100 watt rigs now, still not as far off as a 1500 watt amp. 
> 
> Sorta like if Hummer came out with a Hybrid..... 
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