[Elecraft] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier

[W4ATK]

Aha! 

Now we have the motive behind the postings on this subject. So if I understand this, we are to be comfortable when one uses a reflector provided by a manufacturer in an attempt to influence that manufacturer's pricing of their product.  I am sure I am not the only one who had such suspicions, but to see it so callously admitted to is amazing. 

Jim, W4ATK
On Aug 13, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Adrian wrote:

> Why irrelevant? The ten tec amp is a very good match for the KX3, let's
> learn about it, then see what Elecraft offer's to better this
> deal in hardware and price.
> 
> That's what it is about, letting Elecraft know the benchmark, but I'm sure
> they have done their research because they are smart.
> 
> So if you think it's irrelevant pull your head outa the sand, and don't be
> like the Ostrich.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes
> Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012 1:18 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Actually, I think this thread is totally relevant to this reflector given
> the fact that it has the capability of mating nicely to the KX3!  It's not
> like we are discussing something that bears absolutely no relationship to an
> Elecraft product.
> 
> In any event, I would add a few comments about the new Ten-Tec amp.  I do
> agree it seems to be very "aggressively" priced--in the wrong direction--but
> that's Ten-Tec's call.  I can't honestly say whether or not it is justified,
> but apparently the folks in Sevierville think it is.
> 
> A good friend of mine, W5JAY, was a field tester on this amp, and he and I
> did some on the air testing with it while he had it.  I know Jay was
> reasonably impressed with the product, and he doesn't give positive
> impressions easily.  I was actually going to do some "hands on" testing of
> it after Jay was done, but I had to decline because of our pending trip up
> here to the northwest.  Besides, I don't think I could have added much to
> the process since Jay is very good at putting equipment through it's paces. 
> Anyway, what I "heard" sounded very good, and what Jay was seeing first hand
> seemed to suggest that the amp was a good product.  I also saw it at Dayton,
> and it does, indeed, appear to have a lot of redeeming features.
> 
> I have every reason to assume that the upcoming Elecraft amp will very
> effectively compete with Ten-Tec's product.  I'm sure most of us hope it
> will compete effectively as to price as well.  I'd be hard pressed to
> justify Ten-Tec's pricing in my budget, but I also have a couple of options
> on hand already.  Heck!  I even still have my old Ten-Tec 405 linear, from
> my days of operating with the original Argonauts.  In any event, it will be
> up to Elecraft to make their product more desirable, and I wouldn't bet they
> won't do it.  I'm thinking, but I just can't bring any Elecraft product to
> mind that didn't have, when it was introduced, some really unique and
> intriguing features to it.
> 
> Anyway, while I know there is a very large amount of interest in an amp like
> this, given the incredible success of the KX3, I'd be very reluctant to jump
> on Ten-Tec's offering before I knew for sure just what the Elecraft is going
> to offer.  I think we've already been given a bunch of clues about close
> compatibility.  For just a small example, look at the instructions for the
> KX3 regarding antenna selection and tuner operation.  We've all heard it
> said that "patience is a virtue", and this may be a very good opportunity to
> learn how true that is.
> 
> Dave W7AQK
> 
> ----------------------------------------------
> N3KHK Said:
> 
> Hi all
> 
> Is this the TEN-TEC reflector?
> 
> Enough on this topic PLEASE, PLEASE.
> 
> Will someone create a new group just for this new amp?
> 
> 73 ES CUL  DE  N3KHK 
> 
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