A friend forwarded this info, which appeared on the Elecraft and Ten-Tec lists.
Get ready for "sticker shock."
> We officially previewed the amplifiers this weekend in our booth at the
> Visalia DX convention and prior to that we were not able to answer all of
> the emails we were being flooded with. (I just got back into the office
> today.)
>
> We previewed working units of the KPA800 (800W) and KPA1500 (1500W+) solid
> state amplifiers at the show. We are now going through the FCC certification
> process for these amps (basically to show that they can't be used as CB
> amplifiers). We can not take orders until after we receive the final
> certification, which usually takes 90-120 days.
>
> The KPA 800 is a single box amplifier with an internal custom designed 60V
> switching power supply. It weighs approximately 36 lbs. Dimensions are
> 16.5"w x 15.5"d x 7"h.
>
> The KPA1500 uses two enclosures. The main desktop RF deck is the same size
> as the KPA800. The power supply enclosure is approximately 4" high and is
> the same depth and width as the main unit. It can sit under the main
> enclosure or under your operating table. The KPA1500 easily makes 1500W+ on
> 160M - 10M. We also plan for it to cover 6M with lower power. (Approximately
> 400W). The main RF box weighs about 40 lbs and the power supply box about 15
> lbs.
>
> Here is a short list of additional features:
>
> *Full Break-In Silent Diode T/R* *Microprocessor Controlled* *Auto Band
> Switching* (RF Sensing) Very fast.. *Built In Auto-Tuner*. Matches 3:1 at
> 1500W *SO2R ready.* Two Rig Inputs / Two Antenna Outputs (2nd rig routes to
> alternate antenna) *RS-232 Port* for remote control and firmware downloadable
> updates. *Key-In / Key-Out sequencing* for older rigs *Custom Designed
> Switching Power Supply (RF Quiet)*
>
> The assembled version of the KPA1500 should sell for about $5,900; The
> KPA800 about $3,900. The kit versions for these should be around $300-500
> less. (These are not final prices and may vary several hundred dollars.) We
> will pre-assemble the 60V switching power supplies and the internal RF
> transistor cards on the kits. (Don't worry - there is still plenty for you
> to build. :-)
>
> We expect to be able to take orders later this summer and plan to ship
> production before the Pacificon hamfest in mid-October.
>
> 73, Eric WA6HHQ
73,
Jim, KR1S
http://kr1s.kearman.com/
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