[Amps] AMPTEC LA4000

[Larry Williamson]

I have been looking and watching patiently for the last couple years regarding these fine looking amplifiers.
I have had several email exchanges with them also through the same time frame. I have also noticed they don't sell them on EBay anymore (not sure why).


*         Price---- Very attractive

*         Communication----Fast through email

*         Quality/workman ship---- appears to be excellent



My final decision not to purchase one was based on the following---


*         Communication-----I mentioned above this was fast through email, however they were very short with limited information regarding the subject in matter. The response was usually about 6-10 words in length. I asked about making a payment and never received a response. There was never any follow up email on their part.



Remember, I have the money to send-----It's up to them to make me feel comfortable with their product! I never at one time felt good about it!



*         Still don't have a English manual ------ After 4 or 5 years now, you would think someone could whip up a manual in a hurry.

*         YouTube videos----The videos are great, it's just too bad we can't understand them. You can't enable caption translation because it's turned off on their side.

I don't expect to see a video in every country's language, however if you are going to market to a  specific country you better have someone that can communicate with them.


Remember, I am trying to justify sending 4-5 thousand dollars overseas--- It's theirs to have if they want it!


               My overall feeling is 'They definitely don't market to US hams'

FYI--- I sent my money to Jay at Array Solutions last week-I have already had 4 or 5 email exchanges and 4 cell phone calls.

I'm a happy camper!

Cheers
Larry