[Elecraft] KX3 - New 100 watt amp

[Edward R. Cole]

Although I enjoy building (obviously), it was cost that made my 
decision to buy the k3/10 vs. K3/100.  Then I discovered the CCI amp 
and that sealed my decision.  I will have a 300w amp for less than 
the cost of the KPA-100.

It will not have auto-band changing and other niceties, just a brick 
amp.  I have a source for LP filters to add for all HF bands.

I have not given up my thoughts of selling these assembled (or in 
other words assembling them for others).  I would add a 
nice  enclosure, metering, and band selection control, so there would 
be some enhancement of the basic kit.  I will not make any decision 
until I build one for myself and test it.

73, Ed

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Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:36:35 -0700
From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <ron at cobi.biz>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - New 100 watt amp
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The CCI components are very attractive. Before the KPA100 was released,
several K2 owners reported good results with them. While many Hams today
find their passion in hitting the top of the contest or DX lists, there are
still a lot of us "home-brewers" who are equally passionate about cobbling
together a bunch of parts to create a rig we enjoy operating.

And, in the case of an amplifier, we home-brewers don't have the gain
limitations and FCC approval requirements those who manufacture amps or kits
for sale must meet.

I've never owned a factory-built rig (although the K3 is *awfully* close!),
and I've never built a rig to save money.

For me, buying a factory-assembled rig would be like buying a jig-saw puzzle
fully assembled and framed - it would miss the point of being a Ham for me,
Hi!

Ron AC7AC





73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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