Eddy,
I'm hoping to start a grid driven, 4 tube with 813's. The price you can pick
the tubes up, even if new Chinese, and the other parts pretty cheap compared to
others. I seen where you could by a set of 4 new 7 pin sockets for about
$10-$12. The transformer and chassis would most likely be the cost in the
project.
Best,
Will
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On 4/25/06 at 4:13 PM Ed Swynar wrote:
>HA...!!!
>
>...And to think that my compadres said that I was MAD for homebrewing a
>linear around a pair of surplus 813's...!
>
>I feel both vindicated and exonerated...looks like the price of being an
>appliance operator has risen dramatically, Hi Hi...
>
>~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
>
>"...Homebrewer by choice, not circumstance..."
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim Kearman" <jkearman@att.net>
>To: "Amps" <amps@contesting.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 1:23 PM
>Subject: [Amps] New Elecraft Amps
>
>
>> 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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