At 08:05 AM 2/14/2006, Vic K2VCO wrote: >The price that was discussed at the time was somewhere between $2500-$3000 for >the KPA800. The KPA1500 of course will be somewhat more. Although this seems >like a lot, keep in mind that it's a fully automatic amplifier, including >power supply and automatic antenna tuner. Consider that the competition for >the KPA1500 is the likes of the Alpha 87A ($7K and no built-in antenna tuner).
An additional point is that the KPA800/1500 are "SO2R-capable" right out of the box - It has two sets of inputs (RF, PTT, band), and (at least) two RF outputs, so you can run an SO2R station with only one amp. At least, the prototype I saw had this capability. - jeff wk6i ps: I think the Alpha does have an antenna tuner...? -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
