I do not want bigger then K3 size of K4 based on the same architecture but K4 of the size of K3 based on SDR architecture would be very interesting. I would strongly consider KPA 1500 if it would be capable of everything that Expert 2K-FA can already do plus a bit extra. That is provided the price of such an amp is about the same as that of Expert 2K-FA. Alternatively I would be ready to purchase from Elecraft something like Expert 1K-FA (1 Kw amp) that would be similar in features and price but would have switching power supply and weight around 10 Kg. This would be ideal for DXpeditions.
73, Igor UA9CDC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adrian" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] amp >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kevin" <[email protected]> >>> >>> There's no good reason for Elecraft to invest the time and money into >>> manufacturing a 1-1.5K Watt amp. >>> The market is very small and the competition is fierce, not only from >>> other SS amp manufacturer's but from those that still sell tube type >>> amps. >> > You must remember you are talking about loyal Elecraft fans who will > sacrifice whatever it takes to keep the K-Line pure. >>> >>> You can't compete on price with the likes of an Ameritron, QRO, >>> Commander (whenever they decide to resurface) and even Alpha. >>> >>> That leaves features and the more features you add, like stupid proofing >>> a SS amp, and the inevitable built-in "match 1500W to my rain gutters" >>> tuner, you've lost the price war. >>> >>> If you buy an Ameritron AL-1500 with the 8877 Eimac tube, a contest >>> proven amp with thousands sold and thousands of hours, you can afford to >>> re-tube it twice and still not hit the magic $6K mark. >>> >>> Solid state amps have come a long way but they have a real long way to >>> go before matching the reliability and price point of a tube amp. >>> >>> I'd love Elecraft to prove me wrong but think they'd be better served by >>> focusing their efforts on the "K4". The barbarians are at the gate >>> performance wise and I'd really like to shove a stick in some FTDX-5000 >>> owners eyes. >> > No keep the K3 updated and improved, it is a great alrounder that doesnt > break the back or bank balance. > All K3 owners feel they have the lastest at all times due to Elecrafts > marvellous hardware and firmware updates available to all. >> > If a 6k 1.5kw K1500 is released, there will a cue waiting as per usual > with > Elecraft releases. Present k3 owners, I think would rather see a KPA1500 > for > their k3, rather than a K4, which will have what else besides size > perhaps? > The K-line is modelled on the size of the K3 so K4 looks very unlikely to > me. > > Adrian ... vk4tux >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
