I have the Ameritron AL-1500 and it's a powerhouse. Used to have an Alpha 77SX and that was double this amp. I like to use power in contests but playing by the rules is a mandate so over the max legal power is of no value. I use a factory aligned LP-100A to keep me legit. This is not A QSK amp and the Ameritron QSK is PIN diode which will not handle a moderate SWR mismatch at higher power.
I would love a SS amp by Elecraft for the QSK would be stellar and the amplifier would be quieter than this AL-1500. I would want it capable of 1500W and gravy would be to have it capable of running this power in a RTTY contest. Auto tune is not necessary if the QSK can operate under 3:1 SWR at full output. I would want it offered as a kit and would expect $2,400 as such, add 400 for AT. Gary KA1J Check please > OK, I might as well document my personal wish list: > > 500W is more than enough. I want it physically small and acoustically > quiet. > Solid state. Auto tune and QSK with K3. AC powered. Kit is fine. No > internal tuner, but see options below. Target price $2K. > > Option: REMOTE/WEATHERPROOF auto tuner. Target price $1K. > > Then I'll be happy (and quiet). > > 73 Craig AC0DS > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
