[Elecraft] QRP

[Phil Hystad]

It looks like the KXPA100 is priced fairly among market peers.  And then,  added to that is the gold seal quality of Elecraft.  Maybe the perception of a lower price is the main fault here.  I will probably not get this amplifier right away since I prefer QRP with the KX3.  I do have the KPA500 and I think that the KX3 can drive that to a reasonable QRO signal.  Haven't tried that yet though.

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On Jun 18, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Walter Underwood <wunder at wunderwood.org> wrote:

> The Ten-Tec and the Elecraft are very close in price.
> 
> Ten-Tec 418: $785
> Elecraft KXPA100: $749 (assembled)
> 
> wunder
> K6WRU
> 
> On Jun 18, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
> 
>> 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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