[Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

[Wes Stewart]

I would even reinstall the 240V service:-)

On 7/31/2016 1:20 PM, Greg wrote:
> It's amazing how many people offer an opinion on what the market would be
> for an Elecraft 1500 watt amplifier.  People just know it wouldn't be
> successful without a clue who might or might not really be interested.
> They're right...the QRP'ers would not be interested, for one, would be very
> interested.  People who have amplifiers sitting on shelves collecting dust
> would not be interested.  So who would be interested -- contesters and
> DX'ers.
>
>   I own a KPA500 and it is very nice; the integration with the K3 makes it a
> pleasure to use...but I want the capability to run full legal limit.  I own
> several full legal limit amps but would gladly get rid of one or more for an
> Elecraft amp.  At my age and being retired, I care more about value,
> engineering design, and service than I do about price.  There are lots of
> people who spend $6 - $14K on a radio...why  not an amplifier?
>
> The majority of serious contesters and DX'ers own a K3.  If a KPA1500 had
> the same features as  the KPA500 then it would be compatible with the K3,
> remember the drive required on each band, put the K3 back at 100 watts when
> in standby, be upgradeable through Elecraft's utilities, have Elecraft's
> service commitment, would match the K-line, would be fully self-protected,
> and it would be made and serviced in the USA.  Elecraft has already dealt
> with the requirements for an amp to be compatible with other rigs than the
> K3 so that would not be an issue with the 1500.  Contesters especially would
> appreciate convenience with the instant band switching with no need to touch
> drive controls or worry about antenna selection.  I'll offer my opinion that
> a lot of people who already own a 1500 watt amplifier would go ahead and
> purchase an Elecraft amplifier for all the reasons mentioned.  Alphas used
> to be the cat's meow but the products and service they have now don't
> measure up to what Dick Ehrhorn used to offer.  I wouldn't discourage
> Eric/Wayne from considering a KPA1500.  I hope they do it.  Put me on the
> list to get one if/when they do.  73, Greg-N4CC
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