[Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

[Wayne Burdick]

We’re pleased to announce our KPA1500 solid-state amplifier, covering 160 to 6 meters. Max power output is 1500 Watts. Other important features include:

  - Small RF deck fits on nearly any desktop (~4.5 x 13 x 11.5”, HWD); weighs only ~22 pounds
  - Separate lightweight switching power supply weighs ~15 pounds (standard cable is 6 feet long)
  - Styling matches our other K-Line products
  - Built-in wide-range antenna tuner (ATU) with instant recall of per-band/per-segment settings
  - Dual antenna jacks
  - Rich I/O complement including Ethernet
  - Interfaces to nearly any transceiver; fully integrated with K3 and K3S
  - Extensive parametric monitoring ensures safe operation
  - Silent PIN-diode T/R switching (no QSK relays)

Introductory price: $5995.

For photos and additional information, use the links below:

   http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500%20FAQ%20rev%20A1b.pdf


If you’d like to be notified when we begin taking orders, please contact Elecraft. Or add your name to the list at the Visalia DX convention this weekend. 

Required notification: "This device has not yet been authorized as required by FCC rules. It is not, and may not be
offered for sale, or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained."

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ