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

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Historically, Elecraft has always offered options - on the premise that 
"if you don't need/want it, you don't have to buy it".
As a result, the KPA3, KAT3, Bandpass filters for general coverage, 2nd 
receiver, DVR, extra roofing filters are optional.

For instance, those who want a transceiver only to drive VHF/UHF 
transceivers do not want to buy the 100 watt PA, nor the KAT3.  Those 
who operate only QRP levels can pay for a K3S without the KPA3.

Certainly, it makes customizing your order a bit more involved, but you 
end up with a transceiver that is tailored to your needs and operating 
preferences.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/23/2017 9:32 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> 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?