I'm not so sure. It's the same size as the K3, which is absolutely tiny. Including the built-in power supply, it's relatively light. So for operation in the field, that is a big plus. For those who operate 6 meters, that's imperative. For those who want QSK -- again, imperative.
Not to mention that automatic bandswitching with the K3 is included (you will need an external device with the ALS-600, I think). The market will decide. If I didn't already have two working tube amplifiers, I think I'd find it more attractive than the ALS-600 plus power supply, plus band decoder, plus the QSK mod I'd have to do... On 9/9/2010 8:28 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > While "Stupid Yuppies" may be a bit harsh, Jack has an excellent > point on the price/performance point of the KPA-500 based on the > current "whisper price." Yes, the KPA-500 we've been seeing at > the hamfests has some interesting features but it is hard to > justify a nearly 100% premium over the ALS-600 for a smaller > form factor, six meters, QSK, and the Elecraft nameplate. -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
