[Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

Jim Rhodes jimk0xu at gmail.com
Wed Apr 24 21:41:49 EDT 2013


I think this is called "baiting the hook". Can't wait!


On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 8:27 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
eric at elecraft.com> wrote:

>
> KXPA100 amplifier pics from today's @elecraft twitter post can be seen at
> the following links:
> http://t.co/uP2G3nOaxb
> http://t.co/LycW6pQ0BO
> http://t.co/VQEwu8EZSh
>
> KXPA100 quick info:
>
> - 100 W Output on all bands, 160 m to 6 m; 4 W Input for 100W Out typical
> - Modern Design with MOSFET Output Stage
> - Solid State diode T/R Switching — supreme fast and silent T/R and QSK
> - 13.8V nominal DC Powered. No moving parts (no fan required)
> - One RF input, 1 or 2 ANT outputs. (2nd ANT output with internal ATU
> option.)
> - LED Bar-graphs for power, status and SWR (with the internal ATU option).
> - KXPA100 works with any rig with just AMP KEY and RF. The internal freq
> counter auto band switches.
> - The KXPA100 Integrates Seamlessly with the KX3, but also functions with
> all QRP transceivers up to 10W of output.
> - Dedicated KX3 interface with band data communicates between the KX3 and
> Amp.
> - Pre-drive band data switching, while not required, also supports many
> rigs, including the Yaesu FT-817, and Icom IC-703. (Ask us for details)
> - Double APP power connectors both for additional friction fit in mobile
> apps and for optional daisy chaining of KX3 13.8V power.
> - The rugged KXAT100 Internal integrated ATU handles a 10:1 SWR range on
> most bands with Elecraft's proven high performance fast matching algorithm.
> - ATU settings, once tuned, are remembered per band, per band segment, and
> per antenna.
>
> This is pre-release information. We are not yet offering the KPA100 for
> sale and we can not take orders until the final FCC certification is
> received. Basically we perform the amp testing at a local test lab and in
> our lab and submit the data to the FCC. (Harmonic cleanliness, Amplifier
> max gain <15 dB, Blocking of the CB band etc.) This is usually a fairly
> quick process based on our experience getting the FCC certification for the
> KPA500.
>
> We'll have more info on the web site news page shortly. (It shows up on
> twitter first due to the simplicity and quickness of posting there.)
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> elecraft.com
>
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Jim K0XU
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