Let us not forget that it is, in the end, a business decision, not a
technical one. I really want to see Elecraft remain in business and
thrive. How much of a KPA1500 could be configured as a kit is a big
question, and when you market kits, you have to increase your support,
technical writing, engineering, and logistics staff. Marketing a kit
that can be successfully built by Average Ham is a much bigger deal than
marketing a tested product.
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 7/20/2018 4:06 PM, Randy Farmer wrote:
At Ham-Com in July David Shoaf gave a very interesting presentation
that included a section on how the KPA1500 is tested and burned in.
Both the power supplies are burned in and then the assembled
amplifiers are burned in. Given the power levels involved and the
amazingly comprehensive burn in process I don't see any way a
kit-built unit could be practical that would ensure meeting the specs.
If and when I get mine I'll opt for a factory-built version even if a
kit is available.
73...
Randy, W8FN
On 7/20/2018 11:01 AM, Charlie T wrote:
Any thought on when (or if) a kit version of the 1500 watt amp will
be available?
73, Charlie k3ICH
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