[Elecraft] Amplifiers, Kits, etc. - 2 cents

[Edward Dickinson, III]

I don't have much of an idea of what Elecraft's thinking is on high power
other than the available history.  From postings here it would seem there is
some variance in what users might want or accept in an amplifier.  

It is hard for me to discern what proportion of the community those who post
may represent.  Nor can I guess the desires of those who choose not to post.
Surely there are many who want and can afford 'it all.'  And no doubt many
who would be quite pleased with less.  Maybe Elecraft knows its base well
enough that the following need not be considered.

Perhaps Elecraft could survey their customer base by emailing them with a
link to a web-based check-off (secure?) form.

	To get my serious attention an amplifier must have...
		____  Watts Output 
		____  Internal Tuner
		____  Auto-Band switching
		____  Feature...
		____  Feature...
		____  Capability...
		____  Capability...
		____  Specification...
		____  Specification...

	I would consider the following if offered as modular/other
options...
		____  Internal Tuner
		____  Desktop External Tuner
		____  Remote Automatic Tuner
		____  Antenna Outputs
		____  Computer Interface
		____  etc...

	So on and so forth...
		____  ...
		____  ...

	The following are not important to me in an amplifier
		____  ...
		____  ...

	?Pricing Information?
		____  Mid-power base model @ $????
		____  Full-power base model @ $????
		____  Everything @ $????
		____  A kit should save me $___ over an assembled unit

A similar form might apply to other development projects or general planning
for Elecraft.

Just as well, Elecraft may know the market and their own capability.  It
could also be that development of an amp or amps could be at a point beyond
the need for such information.

Myself, I could be interested in a basic mid-power SS amp and definitely
with auto-band switching (option?).  Small package(s), matching
enclosures(s) are appealing.  Add-ons could be a consideration...W2-like
option added into basic amp, added automatic tuner...for examples.


73,
Dick - KA5KKT
	
PS  I hope this posting doesn't look like a mess as you receive it.