I'd prefer to see the mythical KPA1500 support both a matching KAT1500 (same desk footprint as the amp, so it can sit underneath it neatly), as well as a new fully-weatherized remote tuner product (call it KART1500?) that can sit right at the antenna feedpoint. VSWR tuning range for both should be 10:1 to 1:1 with no tuning gaps or compromises (I really don't mind paying the extra to achieve this).
I'd like the KPA1500 to have full on/off switching on the front panel, and USB rather than D-sub connectors on the rear panel. At least TWO selectable radio source inputs and THREE selectable antenna output ports. While we're on wish lists, I'd LOVE to see Elecraft produce a VHF/UHF/Microwave radio that looks and operates almost like the K3s with 144MHz, 220MHz, 440MHz, 1296MHz, 2400MHz, etc. (maybe optional modules on the upper bands). Separate antenna ports per band, 100W TX (maybe a bit less on the upper bands), all-mode, alpha-numeric labels for memories (a la Yaesu FTM-400XDR), click-mode main tuning dial selectable (like IC-7000), and a super-fast scan feature. Don't want much, do I? ;) Cheers es 73, Dave AD6A -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of brian Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 4:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier thoughts KAT500 handles a much wider SWR range (like to about 10:1). Why do you assume people are lucky enough to have antennas with no more than a 3:1 SWR across the ham bands? Yes, higher SWR's require beefed up components but welcome to the real world. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 3/28/2017 23:00 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Ralph Parker said my list..... > > 1500w output, 160 - 6m. > 2 inputs. > 4 outputs (Manual switching is OK). > Built-in antenna tuner (good for 3:1 SWR). > Reasonably quiet fans. > Separate p/s, or remote control head (space considerations. :-) > > Paul. KB9AVO > > On Mar 28, 2017 4:40 PM, "Ralph Parker" <ve...@shaw.ca> wrote: > >> I better post this before I'm too late. >> >> I'd like: >> All the features of my KPA500, plus >> 1500w output, 160 - 6m. >> 2 inputs. >> 2 outputs (or more. Manual switching is OK). >> Built-in antenna tuner (good for 3:1 SWR). >> Reasonably quiet fans. >> Separate p/s, or remote control head (space considerations). >> (I understand the difficulty of getting high power from the p/s >> to the >> PA.) >> I don't expect to carry it around, so weight is not a problem for me. >> Expeditions can use the KPA500 :-) >> >> When this amp is available, I'll sell amplifiers Ac and Am and buy one. >> I'm keeping my KPA-500! >> >> Ralph, VE7XF >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > als...@comcast.net > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ad6a.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
