[Amps] vl2000

[Carl]

Why not build it in the US or Mexico?

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] vl2000


> 
> No, the amplifier was ready ... Yaesu have decided that they can not
> sell the amplifier in the US at a profit.  The Yen has increased about
> 20% vs. the US Dollar which would require selling the VL-2000 for more
> than $10,000 US in order for Yaesu to make a profit when the Dollars
> were converted to Yen.
> 
> Yaesu believe they can not sell enough VL-2000 at $10,000 to justify
> building the amplifier.
> 
> 73,
> 
>    ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
> On 5/21/2012 9:34 PM, Baruch Zilbershatz wrote:
>> Looks like after Dayton Festival the amp is not ready
>>
>> That leaves the US made DISHTRONIX amplifier the best game in town
>>
>> As for a hefty SSPA with legal limit power
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