I wasn't trying to create an argument. I was expressing a desire to see my "wish list amp". I don't know what Elecraft has/had planned. I never said anything about $5000 or $10000. I never said anything about Alpha I never said anything about MOSFETS I said I would like to see a 160-6 meter, continuous duty 1500 watt amplifier capable of QSK that was "instant on". The current Alphas don't cover 6 meters nor are either one of them instant on. Continuous duty doesn't mean someone has to run the amp all the time. But if it is built to that spec, it will handle anything I would ever use it for and do it with "headroom". I like that.
73 de Greg-N4CC -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob - W0GI Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 9:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What became of the Elecraft's KPA1500 and KPA 800 <<<<<< Apparently someone thinks it is cost effective. What would you need 100% duty cycle at 1500 watts for anyway? We don't have broadcast licences. I don't think Elecraft was trying to achieve that anyway. >>>>>> Are you trying to argue here? Why do I even need 100W? I work a lot of stations on the K1 at 5 watts. But beyond that, someone that wants to use full legal power, will want 100% duty cycle on CW and digital at full legal power. 100% unlimited transmit power at 1500 watts, 24x7 if they so desire. Maybe you aren't trying to argue, but I am talking about full power SS, not something less. The fact is, either Alpha will do 1500 watts, on any mode, continuously 24x7 for years, and not minutes. I like to argue, if you could tell me what I am arguing about. :>) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/What-became-of-the-Elecraft-s-KPA1500-and-KPA-800-tp452 8292p4532343.html Sent from the [OT] mailing list archive at Nabble.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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
