[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

[Rick WA6NHC]

I've had pretty good success with the KPA500, but since you asked, 
another couple S units is always better than less.  If you don't need 
1500 out, dial it back.  You can't push a smaller amp up, but you can 
throttle a large amp down... there if you need it.

Matching automatic tuner with the K3 and KAT 10:1 range (stuff happens, 
give it room to compensate), built in; more than 3 antenna ports.  
Consider SO2R modes for contesters (multiple inputs).

Enough power supply and transistor overhead to be able to 'comfortably' 
run at full power on RTTY, or whatever abusive mode is needed.

QUIET.  Period, quiet.  Both to the ears and nearby stations (clean amp)

Keep the drive required from the K3 low for a cleaner overall 
transmission (reduce IMD).

The usual Elecraft quality with total integration.

I suspect that your main issue will be in keeping the cost competitive.

Rick NHC (one HAPPY customer)


On 3/17/2017 10:06 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
> Interesting discussion.
>
> Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our 
> KPA500 in operation, what features etc would be important?
>
> 73,
> Eric
> /elecraft.com/
>
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