[Elecraft] KPA-800 any news at Dayton?

[Bob Cunnings]

The funny thing is that an amp *was* developed, shown at Visalia, and
announced on this list:

http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg21610.html

The"*Full Break-In Silent Diode T/R*" feature listed was very
appealing to me. However, your conclusion may well be correct.

Bob NW8L

On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM, W0FK <lladerman at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Not in the cards I'm afraid. An amp may be developed someday, but the market
> will need to support it, and it will have to be unique from those available
> from other manufacturers. Disappointing, but understandable. Given the cost
> of R&D, diversion from other products, capital for manufacturing, sales and
> other overhead costs, etc., if the market is small it may not be profitable
> to produce. I don't anticipate Elecraft rolling one out for some time, if
> ever.