[Elecraft] QRP

[Doug Turnbull]

Dear OMs and Yls,
     I do not wish to be a traitor but perhaps the Ten-Tec model 418 at $800
and an external antenna tuner if required is more affordable.   I will use
my K3 for QRO and so am not too bothered but this amplifier is pricy.   Then
again Elecraft is the new Collins.

     The Italian amplifier mentioned is not something I would want near me.
I am not knocking Italian equipment as I have an Expert 2K - FA which I
like.   The KL amplifier though is a no no.

                   73 Doug EI2CN

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: 18 June 2013 18:49
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP

On 6/18/2013 11:27 AM, Richard Thorpe wrote:
> 100W amp with tuner.  Ouch!  around $1300.00

My arithmetic says $1,000 as kits for the amp and tuner. +$100 factory 
built.  These kits are so simple, and the components are factory tested, 
so it's silly not to take advantage of the discount.  Likewise, the KX3 
is $900 as a kit. If you're going to backpack with it or use it with 
random wires, you'll want the QRP tuner, $170, and the paddle $130.

Add the cost of the KX3 and it's still a LOT less than a K3, AND you 
have both a world class 100W transceiver, a world class 10W rig for 
backpacking, or to throw in your carry-on for various trips.  And you 
can use the KX3 as a "mobile head" with the 100W amp buried in the trunk 
or under a seat. Or you can put the KX3 on a desktop and the 100W amp 
under the desk.

73, Jim K9YC
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