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Re: Topband: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP

To: Charlie Young <weeksmgr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Topband: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP
From: Michael Walker <va3mw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 21:44:01 -0400
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I have one on order for my remote station.  The LPF is included.

Mike va3mw


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:33 PM, Charlie Young <weeksmgr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Tim, thanks for that info.
>
> On an unrelated topic, I am working on a big project here and needed some
> last minute supplies that are not available locally.  Ordered the needed
> material from DX Engineering and it was here today in WV, the next day
> after I placed the order.  Fantastic service that moved my project along on
> schedule (4 x 7 el 6M EME array).  Same for my low band rx supplies last
> fall.  Fantastic service.  Thanks to your staff.
>
> 73 Charlie N8RR
>
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> From: Tim Duffy<mailto:k3lr@xxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:16 PM
> To: w8hw@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:w8hw@xxxxxxxxxxx>; 'Jim W7RY'<mailto:
> jimw7ry@xxxxxxxxx>; 'Jim Monahan'<mailto:k1px@xxxxxxx>;
> amps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:amps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP
>
> I have talked to them SINCE Dayton.
>
> LPF IS INCLUDED - pay no attention to the web page.
>
> 73
> Tim K3LR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amps [mailto:amps-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> w8hw@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:12 PM
> To: Jim W7RY; Jim Monahan; amps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP
>
> Hello Jim,
>
> Read the web page on it, it says no LPF as well as a few other items are
> missing.
>
> I built one from the Russian guys and I am happy with it, but you will be
> suppressed on how many things you will have to build and add to the mix.
>
> 73, Bruce, W8HW
> ===============
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim W7RY
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 21:04
> To: w8hw@xxxxxxxxxxx ; Jim Monahan ; amps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP
>
> It most certainly does include a LPF! I also talked to them at Dayton. A
> built in tuner is an option.
>
> Seems to me the kit without the tuner was around $2600.00
>
> 73
> Jim W7RY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: w8hw@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 8:48 AM
> To: Jim Monahan ; amps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP
>
> It is also missing LPF (Low Pass Filter) and that is most important, You
> will need a minimum of 6 filters. Additionally you will need either a 6
> position wafer switch or will need to build communication path to you your
> exciter for filter selection. Perhaps other hardware.
>
> 73, Bruce, W8HW
> =========================
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Monahan
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 08:26
> To: amps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Amps] RF-KIT SS AMP
>
> With all of the discussion recently about SS amps, here
> is one that might be worth checking out:
>
> http://rf-kit.de/en/2k_Kit.php
>
> RF-KIT, a firm based in Germany, was exhibiting a legal-limit HF Amplifier
> Kit at the Hamvention. The unit on display was using two LDMOS power
> devices
> and sported a 7" color touchscreen for amplifier control and status. The
> kit
> includes everything necessary to build the amplifier except the Raspberry
> Pi
> 3 CPU, and three fans. The company's literature states that it can be built
> in less than a day.
>
> Jim, K1PX
>
> K1PX at msn.com
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