++++++++++++++++ Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:03:00 -0800 From: Vic Rosenthal Organization: Transparent Software To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Dreaming...a challenge for the Elecraft team I still haven't fixed my 800 watt amplifier because I enjoy using my K2/100 and KAT100 combination so much. Which gives me a product idea: The KPA1000. A high power 1.8-30 MHz amplifier kit (using FET's at 120v), producing 1000 watts output on CW or SSB with reasonable drive (50-65 watts). Has a built-in automatic tuner, whose controller is capable of storing a reasonable number (say, 64) of presets. Each preset includes filter and tuner parameters and the selection of one of four antenna outputs. When the amplifier is used with a non-elecraft rig, the operator manually chooses between presets. When used with a K2/100 or K3, the proper preset is chosen depending on the frequency and antenna selection set by the exciter. The usual bulletproof Elecraft quality. Price: $1595 including power supply. I think it's possible, both technically and commercially. Vic K2VCO ++++++++++++++++ Reply-To: From: "N2TK" To: "'Vic Rosenthal'" , "'Elecraft'" Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Dreaming...a challenge for the Elecraft team Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:18:02 -0500 I would like to see it put out 1500w and cover 6M. Use a switching supply to save weight. Don't need a lot of meters - look at the Acom 2000a - lots of functions to check and monitor in a small space with their RCU. Of course it needs a carrying handle. How about a black box with an On/Off switch and a plug in control head? Am I dreaming? Tony N2TK -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-admin at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-admin at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 00:03 To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Dreaming...a challenge for the Elecraft team I still haven't fixed my 800 watt amplifier because I enjoy using my K2/100 and KAT100 combination so much. Which gives me a product idea: The KPA1000. -- snip -- +++++++++++++ Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:58:35 -0500 (EST) From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dreaming...a challenge for the Elecraft team It's Elecraft, so it could be modular: 500-800W with internal PS, 1500W with tuner in two boxes. Reasonably lightweight and small, for DXpeditions. 160M is of higher priority than 6M (especially since the K2 covers the one and not the other). The other thing- an item that was discussed at the California Burger, way back when: a box that is a fairly complete test equipment set, probably highly integrated with an external computer, including a spectrum analyser that can be used as a panoramic display for operating with the K2. 73, doug From: "N2TK" Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:18:02 -0500 I would like to see it put out 1500w and cover 6M. -- snip -- ++++++++++++++