[Elecraft] Elecraft Amps

[R. Kevin Stover]

WW2PT wrote:
> An off-the-shelf, high-end appliance to compete with THP or SPE would  
> be a high-cost, low-volume, low-profit venture, something I would not  
> want to undertake in the current economic conditions if I were CEO of  
>   
Exactly!
The Microsemi ARF-1500's in the THP-2.5K are $270 a pop.
How much would a power supply capable of providing 150V and 40 to 50A of 
clean DC cost, $500, $750? An auto tuner capable of 1500W with anything 
over 3 to 1 SWR will be $1K easy.

We've spent over $2K so far and have half an amp. Add in QSK at 1500W, 
sophisticated control and self preservation system that will work with 
ANY T/RX, design and production costs, profit, and the huge liability 
costs associated with letting numbskull's dork around with  dangerous 
voltages while building a "kit". *Run fast and far Elecraft!*

How much do those Icom PW-1's and Yaesu Quadra's cost?


> R. Kevin Stover
>
> ACØH