[Elecraft] Still lacking

[Edward R. Cole]

As an alternative, might you consider a small amplifier?  TAPR is 
offering a 20w HF/6m amplifier called the "Pennywhistle".
http://www.tapr.org/kits_pw.html
drives with 1/4w and runs on 12vdc.

$77+S&H for non-members of TAPR

73, Ed - KL7UW

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Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 13:07:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: AA1QG <terjearntzen at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Still lacking
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Ok, you win, I?ll order a KX3 when it arrives!

I have quite a few 5-10w portable radios gathering dust unless I plan 
to operate CW. My trusty K2 has the 100W PA, which I usually run at 
25-50 watts using a 14AH battery and an K1 tuner (which tackles 50W 
well in spite of being rated lower). The power difference is not 
impressive in terms of db, but when operating SSB on 60m and below 
having a bit more power output often is the difference between having 
a QSO and having a frustrated operator at both ends.

Please consider a KX3 Heavy Duty version, with a lithium battery and 
higher power output  (25W) in a bigger box. There really is gaping 
hole in the market for such a rig, since most rigs either are too 
puny in terms of power or battery capacity (i.e. FT-817) or too 
battery thirsty (FT-897 for example). I would buy one or two on the 
spot, and I know a lot of hams who for various reasons have to 
operate portable - typically having residential noise problems or 
antenna restrictions -  likely will buy one as well.


73?s

Terje





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