David, there is no reason they couldn't package it with the PA other than input source differences. If its a single platform, or use PA, we will include power conditioning with it. The cases where we dont the PA is used on multiple platforms and has to run from 1275, 704, 400 cycle, 3 phase etc. And it makes sense for the power conditioner to be a platform independent kit. If you look at most radios as well, they require the power supply external.... so you have the choice depending on where you are plugging it in or if you are running of batteries.
Matt W8ESE On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 1:51 PM, David Cutter <d.cut...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > There must be a really good reason why amplifiers don't use on-board > switching supplies to get the weight and size down even further. An awful > lot of folks are using rigs powered by switchers which are obviously quiet > enough. Ameritron is an exception, but it's still outboard. > > Perhaps an Elecraft amplifier would be good for dxpeditioners just as is the > K3, ie concentration on light weight and performance. > > David > G3UNA > > > >> On Fri, 2010-02-12 at 08:33 -0600, Bob Naumann wrote: >> >>> As an alternative, the Acom 1000 using a tube final (for those who prefer >>> valves in their final) is similar in price/output, but it is manually >>> tuned >>> and runs about 1k out on all bands 160 through 6m. >> >> I have (heavily) used my Acom1000 for nearly 9 years now. It works great >> with my K3 on all bands. It is a full QSK amp. >> I have also used it for 6m EME >> I have had a few small issues with the Acom over the years, in each case >> Acom's support was both speedy and superb >> >> -- >> 73 >> Brendan EI6IZ >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
