I wouldn't give up my old SB-200, but I would MOST CERTAINLY buy an Elecraft amplifier should they choose to continue down the path to production. I think they only need to build one amp at this time though, say in the 800 to 1000 watt range. And I don't think it needs to be 100% duty cycle, but certainly something that would support digital modes for several minutes (8 to 10)at half power, or maybe full power. An 8 minute transmit time on digital is a long transmission. I'm no amp expert for sure, but this would seem like an adequate duty cycle. I don't think they need to design another Alpha amp that some of us can't afford. I was going to be quite happy with the KPA-800 for around 3500 bucks (I believe), and it was all automatic with a tuner.
As someone stated, making it a modular kit like the K3 is a very good idea. That way you can buy the basic amp and then add accessories as you can afford them (automatic rig following, tuner, built in wattmeter, etc.). Stan Rife W5EWA -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of lawrence libsch Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:46 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amps Buck, Group - Snip > A watt is a watt is a watt and it is very difficult to >conceive an amp that is going to be so superior (as the K3 is to every >other XVCR) that someone will give up what they have to get one. What would >you add to, or do different from, what is already available? I don't think this is a relevant question. How many K3 owners could have listed the superior qualities of the K3 in answer to a similar question about a new transceiver prior to the introduction of the K3? > How many K3/K2 owners are even in the market for an amp? How many current K3 owners were in the market for a K3 when the K3 was introduced? And purchasers of a new Elecrft amp need not come only from the ranks of K2/K3 owners. K4KGG, Larry > > What would you add to, or do different from, what is already available? How many >K3/K2 owners are even in the market for an amp? How many K3 owners could have answered this question for the K3 prior to its introduction? ______________________________________________________________ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2681 - Release Date: 02/11/10 01:35:00 ______________________________________________________________ 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