[Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

[Stephen Roberts]

Droolfest 2013



On Apr 25, 2013, at 11:03 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:

> 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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