Hands down the KXPA100. It isn't out yet - shipping in August but offers the greatest flexibility with a tuner and portability. The Hardrock is ~$260. It is only available to members of the Yahoo group right now. It is 160-6m and generates a solid 50w from 160-10, less on 6m. I own a Hardrock and it was a difficult build but Jim Veatch helped me out a lot - WA2EUJ. No tuner though so you will have to invest in a ZL100 or equivalent. The Elecraft tuner is faster and tunes a wider range. Size wise is only slightly smaller than the Elecraft 4 1/8 wide and tall by 7 deep. The TenTec is a larger amp - $800 plus a 100w tuner. The THP HL45B is a solid performer at about $450 from HRO. Again you need an outboard tuner. You have to manually switch bands. If you don't it will go on standby - a self protective feature. I played with a THP for a while and it works well. You can get one used - not easy - for about $250-$300. There are the RM Italy variants - beware do no t overdrive - IMD artifacts - HL300B is the model - only drive to 100W - I have no experience with this amp. These are not certified by the FCC. Some people have had great luck with the Juma 100w amp and some on the reflector may have owned one or built one. The Jumas can be programmed to band switch with the rig. Again - it needs an external 100w tuner.
So here are your choices: Juma 100w - no tuner - band switches with rig automatic - FCC certified Hardrock 50w - no tuner - manual switching - not FCC certified TenTec - 100w - no tuner - band switching with rig automatic HFPacker - 50w - manual swiching KXPA100 - 100w - tuner - automatic band switching - FCC certified THP HL45B - 45w - no tuner - manual switching (except for FT817) - FCC certified THP HL100B - 10w - no tuner - manual switching - not FCC certified RM Italy HL150 - 150w - no tuner - manual switching? not FCC certified RM Italy HL300B = 300w - no tuner - manual switching? not FCC cerified Antennas Too many to list Personal favorites - G0GSF- multiband dipole - 4 bands are OK w/o a tuner, EFHW - cut to 45 ft with EARCI matchbox KX3 tuner will match 80-10m Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPad On Jun 30, 2013, at 11:39 PM, "KF5TEU" <bha...@flexbrite.com> wrote: > While all these posts have good advice for a bc trip , I really just want the > KX3 amplifier. I have the other items already ( Delorme GPS plus SPOT with > rescue insurance paid up, sat. phone rented , several 2M HT's ( APRS godd > idea , I'll add that ) and the usual flares , panels , noisemakers and things > that go bang ) . > > > But...I need an amplifier and the right antennas to add to this. > We will be doing the check in via SPOT , sat. AND am. band. > SPOT loses lock in jungle and mountain ,vso do sat. phones and GPS. > Certain unfriendlies like to jam their freq's as well. > In addition to that any or all that gear can be broken , lost or confiscated > by certain sticky fingered locals ( it.s happened ). > Hard to jam 6M-160M all the time though. > I am not "shouting in the dark" for rescue. We have several pre-planned > operators standing by with preplanned times and frequencies and backup > frequencies. > But, they are also mobile or may have interference so I want the best chance > at a clear signal both ways. > There are no repeaters out there. > This is in Africa. > > Please , any KX3 amplifier advice ? > Ten-Tec , Hardrock , etc. , which specific models with setup/operating tips ? > Greatly appreciated ! > > Bill"ny4g [via Elecraft]" <ml-node+s365791n7576048...@n2.nabble.com> > wrote:Some HT's have GPS and with APRS one can send messages. I have used it > on hikes so my wife can track me on the internet as I hike. The HT sends a > beacon signal out and the movement can be tracked through APRS.fi Any Ham > can get an APRS account. I have even used APRS on my iPhone for the same > tracking capability. Remote from civilization though you would need an HT > with APRS like the VX8R by Yaesu or a TinyTrack tracker. With the HT > however, you can call for help and the reach can be substantial depending on > elevation or having a nearby repeater. Having worked 45 states on Field Day > just using a KX3 and a G0GSF dipole, I have no qualms with getting out and > reaching people with a KX3 on HF. When the 2m module gets out - I have a > complete package for all modes of remote operation. > Ariel NY4G > >> From: [hidden email] >> To: [hidden email] >> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:51:08 -0400 >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp >> >> That's what I'd do as well. Some personal locators will send an "I'm >> OK" message, too to designated recipients. And, if you don't want to >> buy a personal locator... you can rent them, which might be less >> expensive, if it's a one-time trip. >> >> 73 de Ray >> K2ULR >> KX3 #211 >> >> >> On Jun 30, 2013, at 7:43 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: >> >>> I love amateur radio. >>> >>> However, if I was living 200 miles from the nearest real town, I'd >>> invest in a good Personal Locator Beacon (or two) . The kind with a >>> built-in GPS. >>> >>> Sure, it's not "communications" but it's a one-button "come get us, >>> we're right here" and the Search and Rescue Satellites are quite good. >>> >>> I keep mine in the car. >>> >>> -- Lynn >>> >>> On 6/30/2013 4:42 AM, KF5TEU wrote: >>>> Unfortunately , yes , I do need an amp. . We are going out over 200 >>>> mi. from >>>> the nearest real town and if we need help then I would really love >>>> to get >>>> through vs. be falsely proud of my QST skills that gets me nothing >>>> but dead >>>> air while we hike back with no medical or rescue personnel knowing >>>> we are >>>> in trouble. 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