[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

[Jim Miller]

Forgot to mention:

I hate the fan noise of the ACOM1500. KPA1500 should emulate the KPA500,
noise only when necessary!

On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 9:56 PM, Jim Miller <jim at jtmiller.com> wrote:

> TLDR version: Basically I want a full legal limit key down version of the
> KPA500 and a companion ala KAT1500
>
> Details:
>
> I recently purchased a ACOM1500 while biding my time for a KPA1500. (I
> already have a KPA500 and really like it.)
>
> Things I don't like about this tube amp::
> 1. Tuning
> 2. Waiting for warm up
> 3. No chance of remote operation
> 4. Not capable of 1500w on 6M JT65 (~1minute key down)
> 5. Not capable of 1500w RTTY
> 6. Obviously not integrated with K3 wrt band changing.
>
> What I want:
> 1. Full legal limit 160 thru 6m including for JT65 (including 6m for EME
> ~1minute key down) and RTTY. I like that I don't have to baby the KPA500.
> 2. Full integration with K3 ala KPA500. Band changing, per band power, etc.
> 3. KAT1500 built in or separate (doesn't matter). Needed primarily for 80m
> vertical and 160 inverted L which is likely what almost everyone needs. 160
> SWR needs at least 3:1 and preferably 5:1 capability, ditto 80m. I use a
> single 7/8" hardline to a remote antenna switch. Loss is minimal for 80 and
> 160. Other bands are served by Steppir or monoband 6m.
> 4. Must be capable of remote operation as least as good as KPA500, e.g.,
> ON/OFF, status monitoring, fault recovery, fault reporting. I'm sure
> remoting is in my future in my next QTH choice.
> 5. QSK. I like being able to hear when the DX is responding and kill my
> call when I hear it.
> 6. Most importantly Elecraft quality, service and support!
>
> Some thoughts:
> I really don't care if the PSU is integrated or not but I'd like a profile
> similar to the KPA500 if possible. I like having the KPA (KAT on top) aside
> the P3/K3s which sit nicely below my wall mounted monitors. Excellent
> ergonomics.
>
> Making the PSU switchable between 110 and 220 (for NA) and limiting output
> accordingly would make it possible to serve 1KW and 1.5KW market with a
> single amp which would be upgradable by running 220 to the shack. Might
> broaden the appeal.
>
> Remote operation is important as we will likely be downsizing and as a
> result my rig will be at my daughter's house where I will have occasional
> access for contesting but most of my DXing will be remotely from my house.
> Great remote operation is a must.
>
> 73
>
> jim ab3cv (credit card ready for immediate purchase!)
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 1:06 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
> eric at elecraft.com> 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
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