Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-19 Thread dj7mgq
Me Too Me Three. I've waiting for a long time now, but then again there was the K3 so that made the wait less difficult... ;-) I suppose with K3 variable roofing filters, K3 Panadapters and the like, the KPA800 KPA1500 may well be on the back burner for many, many more months. vy 73

Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-19 Thread Monty Shultes
I am tickled with my brand new used Ameritron ALS-600. Found it on eBay. 60 watts in gives about 500 out. Runs on 120 volts with a 12 amp fuse. Protects itself from high SWR, wrong bandpass selection, and so far all my other goofs. (my first amplifier) All parts available from Ameritron -

RE: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-19 Thread N2TK
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Pratt Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 5:50 AM To: dj7...@muenchen-mail.de Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news? In a recent message, dj7...@muenchen-mail.de wrote ... I suppose with K3 variable roofing filters, K3 Panadapters

[Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-18 Thread David F. Reed
I know a huge effort is going into updating microcode and getting more K3s and their accessories out and I appreciate that, since I have benefited greatly from that effort (I am really enjoying my K3, especially in a CW contest environment where the dynamic range and selectivity really shine).

Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-18 Thread W0FK
I would like to know that as well. I was interested in the KPA's when they were first announced. I have a K3 on order, and it sure would be nice to pair that with the KPA-1500. Lou, W0FK *** However, the only thing stopping me from selling my IC-7800 and PW1 (and replacing with

Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-18 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
Wh? KPA-1500? *rubs eyes* Since when did this happen? Oh gosh my xmas list has already been mailed to Santa! Daarnit! I had heard so much about the K3+ ACOM magic combo I was saving every dime I had for one of those beauties. I realize it's not real yet. But.. that would be

Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-18 Thread W0FK
For those who don't know, take a look at these links, or do a search in the list archives: http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/sedxc/2006-April/002485.html It would be nice to have the amps offered. They look quite attractive, even considering other

Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-18 Thread Gary Gregory
Me Too, but try as I might Information was not forthcoming so I am about to give up and buy an Acom instead which as a shame as I too thought it would be nice to get a KPA-1500 and another K3. Maybe the continuously growing list of wishes will slow down some so that Aptos can move on but it would