[Amps] I dont accept answers to why did Heath die?

Gary Smith Gary at ka1j.com
Mon Feb 1 12:07:49 PST 2010


Because it is offered as a kit, is the reason I 
bought and put together my K3 which has every bell & 
whistle except the inboard 2 meter board.

Gary
KA1J

BTW, Not thinking I "need" a 3KW ATU but if I could 
make one from a kit as good as one of the better 
ones, I'd probably do it.



> The Elecraft K-3 is an example of what kits have 
become.
> 
> Ten Tec also has a selection of less complicated ones.
> 
> Down East Microwave has some rather elaborate ones for the VHF and up bands.
> 
> Then there are the usual rinky dink QRP offerings.
> 
> I could see a market for a 3000W+ ATU from one of the established outfits, 
> with and without the sheetmetal. But dont expect a big savings as assembly 
> labor is cheap in Ole Miss.
> 
> Carl
> KM1H



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