Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-11 Thread Dyarnes
Hi All, I just read the post by Bill Schmidt, K9HZ, who defended the RM Italy HLA series amps as not being as bad as many folks seem to think. I had posted a similar response earlier, but thought I should add some substance to my defense (and perhaps to Bill's). I think much of the confusion

[Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-11 Thread Edward R Cole
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Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-11 Thread Dyarnes
Hi Again All, I was just informed by private email that the Ten-Tec 418 amp will NOT do QSK! That astounds me! I just assumed it did I guess. I'm no designer, but I didn't think QSK was all that hard to incorporate--especially in an amp that seems to be priced in the full feature price

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF Amp Suggestions

2012-11-11 Thread Dyarnes
Once more! Man, this is like a tennis match! O.K. The word is in--and this time it's from Paul Clinton, Service Manager at Ten-Tec. The 418 amp WILL do QSK! Whew! Now I feel better! Kind of strange, though, that they don't make that absolutely clear in their brochure. Dave W7AQK

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
The KXPA100 amp will be full QSK, using silent PIN-diode keying. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com On Nov 11, 2012, at 6:30 PM, Dyarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: Hi Again All, I was just informed by private email that the Ten-Tec 418 amp will NOT do QSK! That astounds me! I just

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-10 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of M5FRA - Colin Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 9:35 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions My thoughts also. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-10 Thread Fred Jensen
On 11/10/2012 10:18 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: ...and produces 100 watts from 1.8 watts input ... Hmmm ... that would be 17.4 dB gain. Part 97.317(c)(6) isn't exactly the easiest set of rules to understand but I think the max gain permitted in an external RF amplifier for US

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-10 Thread Matt VK2RQ
On 11/11/2012, at 6:24 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 11/10/2012 10:18 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: ...and produces 100 watts from 1.8 watts input ... Hmmm ... that would be 17.4 dB gain. Part 97.317(c)(6) isn't exactly the easiest set of rules to understand but I

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-10 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
That is not correct. All new commercial HF Amplifiers sold for the amateur service must be certified under Part 97. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Nov 10, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/11/2012, at 6:24 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-10 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
To clarify - In the US market.. Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Nov 10, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: That is not correct. All new commercial HF Amplifiers sold for the amateur service must be certified under Part 97. 73, Eric

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread va3bxg
; reti...@easystreet.netreti...@easystreet.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions I would be careful with the RM Italy amps. I have not been able to get mine to operate properly with the KX3 in my mobile. Lots of spurious RF issues and we are super well grounded with ferrites

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Tim Hague
; reti...@easystreet.netreti...@easystreet.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions I would be careful with the RM Italy amps. I have not been able to get mine to operate properly with the KX3 in my mobile. Lots of spurious RF issues and we are super well grounded with ferrites

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread dalit...@bellsouth.net
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Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Roger Stein
, 6 Nov 2012 19:17:02 To: Jack Berrywe...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net; reti...@easystreet.netreti...@easystreet.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions I would be careful with the RM Italy amps. I have not been able to get mine to operate

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread M5FRA - Colin
My thoughts also. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: Tim Hague m0...@yahoo.co.uk Wouldn't touch anything from RM, very poor performance and quality. Expanded CB designs, no support. The only thing going is they are

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Jack Berry
From: Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com To: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions Tokyo high power sells the following amp. It is expensive but has good power output and is highly rated on eham. The only issue

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread w1pns
, 2012 9:17:57 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions Does anyone else have any experience with this amp? a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:17:02 To: Jack

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread David Little
From: Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com To: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions Tokyo high power sells the following amp. It is expensive but has good power output and is highly rated on eham. The only

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
...@hotmail.com To: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions Tokyo high power sells the following amp. It is expensive but has good power output and is highly rated on eham. The only issue is that you have to order it from

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Ray Sills
On Nov 7, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Jack Berry wrote: That's a little steep for a mobile amp I think. I'm sure it's a good quality amp but I only want up to 200 watts max for mobile use. I may be out of touch, but I think ~$2/watt should produce a reliable amp of less than 200 watts. God

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Dyarnes
Hi All, I have a RM Italy HLA150, but I haven't tried it yet with the KX3. I've been using another amp, the THP HL50B, which works quite well. Not QSK though. It has good RF sensing, and gives me abut 60 watts or a bit more. It isn't auto band-switching either, but otherwise it has been an

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-06 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks for the responses. Looks like RM Italy is an option for mobiling with the KX3 and a mid range power boost. All others seem to weigh in too heavily in power and cost. Unless a KPA100 is available sooner than expected, will either delay the KX3 or pick up the RM Italy. On Nov 6, 2012,

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-06 Thread Keith Heimbold
I would be careful with the RM Italy amps. I have not been able to get mine to operate properly with the KX3 in my mobile. Lots of spurious RF issues and we are super well grounded with ferrites/torroids everywhere. For now I am putting in an older Icom mobile until the 100W amp from elecraft