[Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

[Phil Hystad]

Tom,

Right.  I would never buy a solid-state amp without full high-SWR protection built in.  I am not close to making any decisions though as I do not even own the 2-meter K3 option yet though it is on my to-buy list.  A number of details need to be resolved.  One is a good high-gain 2-meter antenna which I am also researching.  The other is the solid-state amplifier.

I am in no rush -- I like to collect gobs of information first.  I doubt that I will be spending money before this summer.  I am going to catch three big northwest hamfests first looking primarily for a good antenna and then maybe an amp but I would likely buy the amp new unless I found one in absolutely pristine condition.

73, phil, K7PEH


On Jan 20, 2013, at 4:00 PM, Tom H Childers <n5ge at n5ge.com> wrote:

> 
> If I were new to the use of solid state VHF/UHF amps I would make
> sure I bought amps with protection for SWR and overdrive mistakes.
> 
> I use TE Systems amps with the K3 and XV432 in the shack, but as
> others have said, be careful with any amps that have no protection
> circuits.  The cost of repair (if not done by you) can be as
> expensive as a new amp with the protection circuits.
> 
> I think Mirage amps are good amps, but haven't had one since MFJ
> began manufacturing them.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:53:34 -0800, Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Does anyone have the K3 2-meter option and use a solid-state linear amplifier?
>> 
>> If so, which one.  Also, maybe some information on the best to worst in available 2-meter amplifiers as I have never looked into these before.
>> 
>> And, a friend suggested building my own 2-meter solid-state amplifier.  Has anyone done this and maybe I can hear a little about that too.
>> 
>> Thanks for any comments.
>> 
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>> 
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