[Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

[Scott]

Jim,
I have the Hardrock 50 and while it's NOT 100W it does exceed 50W on 
each band by a decent margin.  It's a solder kit (no fan) and a 
relatively easy build.  The build instructions aren't great and up to 
Elecraft standards but good enough to get the job done especially if 
you've done a few solder kit builds.  It's great for portable ops 
especially when operating on battery power.  A lot less power draw AND 
less than an S unit in difference on the "far end".  Works great so far 
and I finished the build just over a year ago.  I have no idea if they 
are in stock at the Hardrock 50 website (link below).
https://www.hobbypcb.com/index.php/products/hf-radio/hardrock-50-hf-power-amp

As to out of stock items at Elecraft I tried to purchase 2 KIO3B's and a 
KPA100 (someone at Elecraft can do the math on lost sales).  And from 
the sales department over two weeks ago... yep you guessed it... OUT OF 
STOCK.  And NO I wasn't willing to give Elecraft $$$ for some vague 
shipping timeframe in the future.  Why you ask?  I was ripped off in the 
past by a company "I trusted" and they subsequently went bankrupt and I 
never got my money back or the product ordered.  Bottom line:  I don't 
prepay for anything.  If the product is in stock and I want it, then 
I'll buy it.

Good luck on your hunt for an alternative AMP.

73,
Scott AD5HS


On 5/25/2020 9:31 PM, HamRadioJim wrote:
> I have a KX3 and looking for an AMP (besides the elecraft brand) that is 100
> watts or more that will work flawlessly with it.
> 
> I ordered the 100 amp from elecraft, but have been waiting over two months
> for it, but they are out of stock and will be for some time.
> 
> Has anyone purchased something else and has used it for a while with really
> good results?  If you have not tested or used an alternative AMP for the
> KX3, please don't respond to the post.  Just looking for those who have
> actual results instead of suggestions.  Greatly appreciated.  Thank you.
> 
> -73
> 
> 
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