One clarification - Wayne is correct in stating that many of our
products evolve and morph into additional versions over time. But its
important to note that we are not developing any other amplifiers right
now besides the KPA800 and KPA1500. We're 100% committed to getting
these out and want to keep our engineering and production energy focused.
These definitely are higher end, high performance products. What is
important is that they bring a whole new crowd of customers into the
Elecraft world, broadening our appeal and customer base - which insures
our long term survival. Getting products like these on line also will
generate the revenue necessary for us to design even more new products
covering the complete range of pricing, features, power etc. Don't worry
- we have lots of fun products planned for the next several years :-)
Now - back to the lab! :-)
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Elecraft
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Those are the kind of words I like to hear!
73,
Doug, W6JD
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From: wayne burdick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
For those of you who have noted that $5K+ is not cheap, a very brief
history lesson and prediction follows.
1999:
- Elecraft's first transceiver was pretty big and sophisticated for a
"QRP" rig.
We gambled on this to get people's attention. The K2 then evolved in
many directions.
Subsequent transceivers were smaller and lower in cost, but benefitted
from what we had learned.
2006:
- Elecraft's first amplifier is rather big and sophisticated.
We're gambling on this to get people's attention. The amp will evolve
in many directions.
Subsequent models will be smaller and lower in cost, but will benefit
from what we've learned.
:)
Wayne
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