[Elecraft] OT: Affordability of the *NEW* K-Line

[Kevin Cozens]

On 2017-04-30 11:26 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
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> And, that was for an amplifier that would have been closer to the KPA500 amp.  About 500 watts out.
>
> 73, Rick, K7MW
>
>> Collins 30S-1 Linear Amplifier (1 KW), 1958, original cost: $1556, cost in 2017 dollars: $13,264
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>> So, a new technology K-Line is not that bad as something equivalent from Collins back in the 1950s
>> could easily cost 4 times as much today!

It is interesting to see the price comparisons of a high end K3 set up 
against some of the higher end (back in the day) equipment. I wonder about 
the definition of "affordable". The cost of a K3 system for me is not 
affordable.

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