[Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

[Walter Underwood]

I'm sure this list will be the first to know the price when they can tell us. Posting that much info without a price is a big hint that they are not releasing the price yet. Patience.

wunder
K6WRU

On Apr 25, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Fred Smith wrote:

> Eric
> 
> Thanks for the report had been looking forward to hearing about both items
> from you. Can you give us an ballpark idea on a price for the amp/tuner
> combo please?
> 
> 
> 73,
> Fred/N0AZZ
> K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100
> P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ,
> Elecraft
> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 8:27 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info
> 
> 
> 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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