[Elecraft] KPA-800 & KPA 1500

[Robert Naumann]

Rudy,

Just to clarify an apparent misunderstanding with the SPE amp, it is not a
true SO2R device. What I mean is that the second radio can only listen to
whatever antenna is attached to the "SO2R" connector. It does not get access
to the transmit antennas which are connected to any of the 4 transmit
antenna connections. So, while the SPE seems to be a great solution, it is a
compromise at best, although quite clever. You also may want to check with
K6VVA regarding its usefulness and viability in a contest situation.

73,

Bob W5OV

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rudy Bakalov
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 8:07 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-800 & KPA 1500


This is a great, healthy discussion that can help determine the need for an
Elecraft branded amp. If we can't come up with a good set of features that
are not met by current products, then perhaps it will be difficult to make
the case there should be an Elecraft made amp.

My dream product is a SO2R appliance that does all the RX/TX switching
between 2 radios, including bandpass filters and remote antenna selection.
1500 W out, no time limit, RTTY included.  Think of a 1500 W version of SPE,
plus built-in W3NQN filters and Array Solution's SixPack.  2 inputs, 2 CATs,
2 PTTs, 6 or 10 remotely controlled outputs.

Currently, there is not product that comes even close to such feature set.

Rudy N2WQ
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