[Elecraft] Product Idea - 25 Watt PA for the K3

[john at kk9a.com]

I am a little late to the Elecraft party, why does this transceiver use a
separate 100 watt module instead of just having a 100 to 200 watt
transmitter like other manufactures?

John KK9A

Harry Yingst

Seeing how the KPA- 500 tends to need less than 25 watts to drive it to
full output (500 watts) It got me thinking about a 25 watt PA Option.
Would it be possible to replace the existing 10 watt PA board with a 25
watt PA board that would use a larger heatsink instead of the case.

If the stock Filters and Relays can handle the 25 watts it would seem that
it would be a more inexpensive option for those who plan on going with the
KPA500.

Just a thought...