[Elecraft] Elecraft - Full Line Manufacturer

[Jerry Keller (K3BZ)]

I agree about the market for a bullet-proof solid state legal limit 
amplifier that will work seamlessly with the radio... like the ICOM PW-1 
does now with the Pro-series. My Pro3 and PW-1 are so well matched it's like 
having a KW transceiver.  I suspect Elecraft could do something like that 
with a legal limit amp partner for the K3.... in fact, I would predict they 
will. It's the logical thing to do... when the time is right.
73, Jerry K3BZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lee Buller" <k0wa at swbell.net>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 2:38 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft - Full Line Manufacturer




Well, now that I have got your attention with the subject line.....

The recent threads on amplifiers has been interesting since I am looking at 
adding an additional one to my station.

I know the Elecraft people are very busy with the K3 roll out now, but with 
the advent of power transistors capable of delivering adequate power, I 
would like to suggest that Elecraft look at developing their amplifier 
again.  Whoa now....hold the phone.

I know they are busy....and I am willing to wait....but it seems that the 
day of the transistor power amp is here and the players right now are IC, Y, 
Ameritron, and THP.  I am not sure I want to shell out 5500 to 6500 bucks 
for one of these amps that can run SO2R....but.....

Could there be a middle ground where a KW SS amp can come in at an 
affordable price...say below 1500 to 2000 bucks?  Little do I know about 
cost accounting.  Just asking questions...and making conversation.

It seems the market is growing for this type of amp.

Lee - K0WA



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don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it.  If you 
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Sense.  Is Common Sense divine?
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