I have a problem with the Elecraft amps, i.e. hi-power amps have become commodity items. I don't see that there can be any meaningful competition on the basis of price so you have to compete with whiz-bang features. I've seen the amps, and they certainly look nice, but I don't see many, if any, features that aren't available elsewhere. Built-in tuner, PIN diode QSK, automatic band switching etc. but nothing really "whiz-bang". I just hope that Elecraft won't get themselves in trouble with a product that will soak up a lot of resources and provide little return.
IMHO I would like to see a "full kit" amp on the order of the Ameritron ALS-600. A nice "medium power " amp with full QSK and a built in power supply. I think this could have a rather large market. Basically a scaled down version of the 850 Elecraft amp. Doug, W6JD K2/100 #1626 K3/100 eagerly awaited -------------- Original message -------------- From: W2AGN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I always had mixed (mainly negative) feelings about the idea of a big > Elecraft > Amp. Elecraft started, and got it's loyal user base among QRPers. OK, so they > have a couple 100 watt rigs now, still not as far off as a 1500 watt amp. > > Sorta like if Hummer came out with a Hybrid..... > > -- > --- > _ _ _ _ _ > / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke > ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net > \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn > check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
