[Elecraft] QRP

Tue Jun 18 20:31:38 EDT 2013

Just for what it's worth.....

I assume most of us talking about the KXPA100 have KX3's -- and that we 
chose the KX3 over the FT-817.

I started looking at the FT-817, and jumped pretty quickly to the KX3, 
even though adding all the options (except the paddles) made the KX3 
more than a bit more expensive.

The amp looks good.

-- Lynn

On 6/18/2013 12:55 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> 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.
>
> PEH's iPad
>
> 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
>>> ______________________________________________________________
>>> Elecraft mailing list
>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>>
>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________________________________________
>>> Elecraft mailing list
>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>>
>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>> --
>> Walter Underwood
>> wunder at wunderwood.org
>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Elecraft mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>