[SEDXC] [SECC] Elecraft hi power amps

[John Harden, D.M.D.]

In 1960 the Collins KWM-2 transceiver cost around $1200.00. I suppose
things are all relative. If I needed a new linear I would not hesitate
to buy an Elecraft linear in that price range.

Incidentally, my KWM-2A has been realigned & components replaced with
the aid of a Spectrum Analyzer. They were test-selected for optimum
values. It
is actually more sensitive than my ORION I. However, it does not have
the bells and whistles of the ORION.

I know that several of the "rice box" transceivers are around $10,000.
However, I personally would look at the ORION II, Harris R.F., or
Collins Avionics before I would spend that kind of money. 

73,

John, W4NU



-----Original Message-----
From: sedxc-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:sedxc-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Bill Coleman
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:33 AM
To: Hal Kennedy
Cc: SEDXC; SECC
Subject: Re: [SEDXC] [SECC] Elecraft hi power amps


On Dec 15, 2006, at 8:40 AM, Hal Kennedy wrote:

> Here is the latest on something quite a few of us have been keeping  
> our
> eye on - shipping supposedly in January??
>
> http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html

Well, if you don't mind taking out a second mortgage to buy an  
amplifier....

Seriously, though, for the crowd that can afford $3-10 K for a radio,  
this is going to be a really excellent amplifier. And Elecraft has  
promised that they have other amplifier products in the pipeline that  
may be more affordable (if less featured).

The best benefit for finally releasing this product is that it will  
unstick Elecraft. They haven't released any significant new products  
in two years! I'm really looking forward to perhaps an improved SSB  
module for the K2, a new firmware release, and perhaps the oft- 
rumoured, but probably non-existent K3.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
             -- Wilbur Wright, 1901

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