It's probably possible to build a KW power supply into a K3 enclosure, but a power supply of that output would absolutely require 220VAC lines, which I believe is one of the reasons Elecraft focused on the 500 watt amplifier size. 500 watts is about the limit for running an amplifier from 110 VAC mains, and requiring access to a 220VAC outlet runs against the grain of the portability that has always been an Elecraft hallmark.
You can't have it all -- legal limit amp, power supply for same, legal limit ATU, etc. are incompatible with small size, light weight, and ability to run on 110 VAC mains. you just can't shoehorn a "big gun" station into a briefcase. Elecraft does not have unlimited resources. They have done very well in targeting market niches that other manufacturers don't serve. There are already very good and fairly reasonably priced high-output amps on the market, and I think Elecraft would have a difficult time differentiating itself from those products, in either performance or price, except to the relatively small extent that you can save $$ by building your own kit. But heck, there are even kit form KW amplifiers on the market. Let's all step back, take a deep breath, exhale, and be thankful for the great job Elecraft has done in developing and introducing two apparently wonderful new products at the same time. Lew K6LMP On Apr 20, 2010, at 10:27 AM, Edward Dickinson, III wrote: > > Would moving the Power Supply out of the KPA500 enclosure leave room for a > 2nd 500 RF deck inside the K3-sized enclosure? Could two 500 Power supplies > fit in another K3-sized enclosure? > ______________________________________________________________ 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
