[Amps] vl2000

[Jack/W6NF]

On 5/23/2012 6:51 AM, Carl wrote:
> Why not build it in the US or Mexico?
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
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> From: "Joe Subich, W4TV"<lists at subich.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] vl2000
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>
>> 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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This one is interesting:

http://www.commamps.com/amateur_radio/amateur.htm

I understand they were at NAB and Dayton. Haven't checked on price but I 
know it would be out of my wallet's range...most any amp would :>)

73,

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Jack, W6NF
Silver Springs, NV
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