Craig D. Smith wrote:
>
> Thinking in broader terms for the future, we are at or have exceeded the
> technical capability of a nominal 12V input power system. It is time to
> think about higher voltages for rigs used in the home environment, perhaps
> 48V. If there ever is a K4 (never say never, Wayne and Eric ;>), please
> design for 200W with an internal or dedicated eternal Elecraft higher
> voltage power supply!!!
>
The K3 was designed with portability in mind, hence the decision to make it
a 12V radio. However I guess that many (if not most) of them have never
moved from the owner's shack.
Since the K3 PA is a separate module that could have separate power
connectors on the rear panel, couldn't someone make a higher voltage version
as a drop-in replacement? I guess the lack of a commercially available power
supply would deter many potential buyers, but I'm sure I recall mention of a
matching K3 power supply being offered some time back, so perhaps this could
be one of its options.
It's be quicker than waiting for a K4.
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