Rudy, Just to clarify an apparent misunderstanding with the SPE amp, it is not a true SO2R device. What I mean is that the second radio can only listen to whatever antenna is attached to the "SO2R" connector. It does not get access to the transmit antennas which are connected to any of the 4 transmit antenna connections. So, while the SPE seems to be a great solution, it is a compromise at best, although quite clever. You also may want to check with K6VVA regarding its usefulness and viability in a contest situation.
73, Bob W5OV -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rudy Bakalov Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 8:07 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-800 & KPA 1500 This is a great, healthy discussion that can help determine the need for an Elecraft branded amp. If we can't come up with a good set of features that are not met by current products, then perhaps it will be difficult to make the case there should be an Elecraft made amp. My dream product is a SO2R appliance that does all the RX/TX switching between 2 radios, including bandpass filters and remote antenna selection. 1500 W out, no time limit, RTTY included. Think of a 1500 W version of SPE, plus built-in W3NQN filters and Array Solution's SixPack. 2 inputs, 2 CATs, 2 PTTs, 6 or 10 remotely controlled outputs. Currently, there is not product that comes even close to such feature set. Rudy N2WQ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
