[Elecraft] even further OT: new SS amps

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Thanks Joe...

Actually, in a way, Elecraft KPA800 and 1500 and the Ameritron ALS1300
are in the same class...NOT YET AVAILABLE.  :-)

de Doug KR2Q

On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV
<lists at microham-usa.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm not sure where you got the "extra $1000" from.
>> Currently, HRO is selling the Quadra for $2999.
>
> OK ... I had not priced the Quadra in some time.  Last I looked
> it was $3895 from most sources.  In any case, $2999 is a "coupon
> price" - HRO's regular price is $3499.  If you want to compare
> selling price the ALS-1300 will probably end up between $2249
> and $2499 if the retailers discount at the same 15 to 20% rate
> as they do on the other Ameritron amplifiers.
>
> The ALS-1300 will not be in the same class as the Elecraft amps
> (whenever they are available) but it is an interesting option
> for someone who does not need the last fraction of a dB in power,
> performance, or features.
>
> 73,
>
>   ... Joe, W4TV
>