Agreed. I would like to see a complete tech spec not just a sales spec, and have a look inside the amp, before smiling at the bank -and you know who.
Geoff, GM4ESD ----- Original Message ----- From: "N2TK, Tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft (E-mail)" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:03 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out > Well, it all depends what you get. Without seeing it and/or seeing the specs > it is somewhat difficult to make a statement about the amp. If it's auto > everything in a tiny lightweight package with 1500W out on SSB and CW I > might start drooling even before I get to Dayton. > Does it cover 160-10 or 160-6M? > Will it keep my coffee hot if I put the cup on the heat sink? > Does it have a remote control head so I can put the amp in the basement and > not have the heat and noise of an amp in the shack (One nice advantage of my > 2000A)? > How is the QSK in it? > What power out with continuous modes? > Does it switch bands automatically when changing bands with your > transceiver, whether a K2 or other brand without having to send a dit? > What kind of SWR will it handle? > > So, it sure seems premature to make a decision on the amp. That's what I > think. > N2TK, Tony > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
