[Elecraft] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

>> 3) I guess what I am asking is why the annonced elecraft amp is so
>> much better then others already on the market

My guess is that the Elecraft amp will band switch along with the KX3
while the other amps will require manual band switching.  I would guess
- and this is only a guess based on the capabilities discussed in the
KX3 manual - that the ACC2 jack will provide Key Out and AUX BUS data
for full control of the the KPAX100.

Automatic band switching is, undoubtedly, a feature worth waiting for.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV



On 7/18/2012 11:00 AM, va3bxg at gmail.com wrote:
> While completely agree with your assessment some other thoughts
>
> 1) Money while important, is not a main consideration. (No kids)
> 2) I would like an amp that covers the same bands as the KX3 (maybe the 2m as I will be probably getting that option)
> 3) I guess what I am asking is why the annonced elecraft amp is so much better then others already on the market
> Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: WILLIS COOKE <wrcooke at yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:11:29
> To: va3bxg at gmail.com<va3bxg at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: WILLIS COOKE <wrrcooke at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not
>
> The correct answer depends very much on you.  I have no doubt that the Elecraft offering will be a better fit with the KX3 than whatever you are planning to buy.  Since you don't name your candidate and the Elecraft amp is not available to test, there is no way for anyone to be sure.  There are probably some amps of good quality available, but more that are really for the CB market and not something you would be proud to put on the ham bands.  Your financial condition is also important.  Can you afford a dead end decision?  My approach was to buy a Kenwood TS-480 which is a very nice offering.  I made this purchase before the KX3 was announced, so my selection is not a judgement between the two choices.  Of course, we have no definite information about how long it will be before the Elecraft amp is available, do how quickly do you feel the need of 100 watts is also important.  Bottom line, it is a decision you will have to make because only you
>   know your personal wants, needs and financial situation well enough.  If you elect to go with a third party amp, please consider a high end offering.  I doubt you will be pleased with the low end.
>
> Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
> K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
>
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:49 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not
>
> So here is a question.
>
> I am looking into waiting and buying the new 100w amp for my Kx3. But there are a number of linear amps already avaiable. So the question is, should I wait for the elecraft, and the price is still unknown, or buy one that is already avaiable with a known price/capability?
>
> Thouught it maybe an intertesting thread
>
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