Re: How long did you guys have to wait before you received your AMP?
When I ordered mine I ordered it from Radio World in Toronto on a Saturday.
So they would not have placed the order until the following Monday.
I called Palstar the following day and was told the amp would be shipped that day to Radio World.
Radio World has a warehouse in the states, amp was shipped there. Then once a week Radio World has items from the warehouse shipped to Toronto.
So it was a fast process in my case.
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Re: How long did you guys have to wait before you received your AMP?
Pete ...
Your amp is the next one out. ? Call Candy at?(800) 773-7931 with your credit card information and she will help you. ?She tried calling you yesterday and left a message.
73, Kent K9ZTV
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On Jul 3, 2024, at 6:54?AM, Pete Marsh via groups.io <sierrahoteldog@...> wrote:
?Hello,
I am new to the group. I ordered my La1k about two months ago. It was supposed to ship about two weeks ago but I have not heard from PALSTAR. I have tried to send emails, both to support and info but my emails come back to me. When I call I get a busy signal. Anyone know what's going on? Am I just being too impatient? I'm very willing to wait but it would be easier if I could contact someone. I don't usually have an extra 3,800.00 dollars just sitting in my bank account. To be honest I am afraid I might have some other unexpected expense pop up that I will have to spend the money on! Ughhhh..
Pete Marsh
AL7PI Wasilla Alaska
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How long did you guys have to wait before you received your AMP?
Hello,
I am new to the group. I ordered my La1k about two months ago. It was supposed to ship about two weeks ago but I have not heard from PALSTAR. I have tried to send emails, both to support and info but my emails come back to me. When I call I get a busy signal. Anyone know what's going on? Am I just being too impatient? I'm very willing to wait but it would be easier if I could contact someone. I don't usually have an extra 3,800.00 dollars just sitting in my bank account. To be honest I am afraid I might have some other unexpected expense pop up that I will have to spend the money on! Ughhhh..
Pete Marsh
AL7PI Wasilla Alaska
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Bill, did you fifure out your issue?? My LA-1K , just dropped it's power...? failed...? ? just showing what my reciever is putting out.
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Re: LA-1K / HF-Auto For Sale?
Hi Mike,
I found the following info:
LA-1K, 8/2018, SN. 30192 with both 120 & 240 vac cords.
LDG AT1000ProII, 2/2015, SN. no serial number.? I do have the M1000 meter that goes with the AT1000.
I do never received the OEM shipping boxes from HRO.
Price $2700.00 for all items mentioned above.? I will split the shipping with you up to $100.
No electronic payment please.? A USPS money order or bank check will be fine.
Sorry, email at this eddress works best for me.
73? Sam? N1OVA
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 01:51:54 PM EDT, Mike Stephens <mikestephens-milkeycorp@...> wrote:
Tnx AL & Sam - I have sent u private messages. 73, Mike N7KR
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Re: LA-1K / HF-Auto For Sale?
Ooops...? it's yahoo.com?? Too many different domains out there...? ;-{
Al
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Re: LA-1K / HF-Auto For Sale?
I have both the LA-1K and HF-AUTO that will need a new home at some point - a move is in the not-too-distant future. Both have not seem very much use and the tuner is just back from Palstar who replaced an RF board as well as the usual firmware updates, etc. Drop me a note if you like, I am in New Jersey but have the original shipping boxes.
Al
kd2pnr-at-yahoo.net
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Re: LA-1K / HF-Auto For Sale?
Hi Mike. ? I have a lightly used LA-1K that has not been used since I put my Elecraft KPA1500 in service. I also have a LDG AT1000ProII autotuner. Both units were operating normally when last used ?They are excess to my needs and I am interested in finding them new homes. ?My email is N1SFM@.... I am in NH. 73. Sam N1OVA
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On May 28, 2024, at 5:53 PM, Mike Stephens <mikestephens-milkeycorp@...> wrote:
?Hi there LA-1K Group,
I'm looking for one or both if you have.?
Please let me know n7kr AT arrl.net
rgds & 73, N7KR
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LA-1K can deliver to Dayton
Greetings. My LA-1K is for sale, see attached photos.
I am asking $2500 USD for the amplifier. Clean no smoking environment. In discussion with the Palstar Tech, the 10 dB input attenuator was changed to a 6dB attenuator allowing full output when driven by a SunSDR2 Pro, 15 to 20 watt output SDR transceiver.
The photo shows approx 1 KW output?on 20m at about 24 watts drive from my Elecraft K3s.? Appox?38 amps as recommended?limit.
I will be in Dayton for the Hamvention, no shipping!
Thanks for your consideration.
73, Roger VA1RST VE1-VE0 QSL Bureau Manager
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Yes, agree.? Use 10w from the Flex to get 200w from the Palstar.? Everything stays cool. Don/KT3V
Ya. Use mine all the time of 30 meters. Works good. Saves the radio and the amp on FT8. So maney great DXpeditions out there these days. Have fun. Enjoy your amp. They are great.
Steve W7CM
Hi Steve
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I used mine this morning on 30 M to work 3D2CCC on 30 M FT8. Turned the drive from the sound card down so the amp would put out 250 watts (No 200 watt limit on 30 M in Canada)
Worked just fine and got a ATNO in the log.
I have not been able to copy 3D2CCC here at all until this morning on 30 meters. I tried with 100 watts, got my report but did not get the RR73. So amp went from STBY to OPR and then I got the RR73.
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Ya. Use mine all the time of 30 meters. Works good. Saves the radio and the amp on FT8. So maney great DXpeditions out there these days. Have fun. Enjoy your amp. They are great.
Steve W7CM
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Hi Steve
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I used mine this morning on 30 M to work 3D2CCC on 30 M FT8. Turned the drive from the sound card down so the amp would put out 250 watts (No 200 watt limit on 30 M in Canada)
Worked just fine and got a ATNO in the log.
I have not been able to copy 3D2CCC here at all until this morning on 30 meters. I tried with 100 watts, got my report but did not get the RR73. So amp went from STBY to OPR and then I got the RR73.
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Hi Steve
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I used mine this morning on 30 M to work 3D2CCC on 30 M FT8. Turned the drive from the sound card down so the amp would put out 250 watts (No 200 watt limit on 30 M in Canada)
Worked just fine and got a ATNO in the log.
I have not been able to copy 3D2CCC here at all until this morning on 30 meters. I tried with 100 watts, got my report but did not get the RR73. So amp went from STBY to OPR and then I got the RR73.
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I also agree. By the way. I took a look at the group for the amp he keeps pushing here as an alternative to the LA-1K and it makes me even happier that I decided on the Palstar. Take a peek and you'll see the endless issues with that amp. Wow.
Ron?
WD8T
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-------- Original Message -------- On Apr 29, 2024, 9:50?AM, Dave Sellers via groups.io < dave.sellers@...> wrote:
Amen ?
On Apr 29, 2024, at 8:20?AM, davenlr via groups.io <davenlr@...> wrote:
?He has a personal gripe with Palstar.? If he wants to complain about amps, he should buy an MFJ/Ameritron and discuss their three month turn around on repairs which you will need.
I find the Palstar refreshingly well designed, well protected and operable.? Probably one the best Solid State amps made.?? Pair it with an HF-Auto, and you can use a KW into anything metal and get out.
Just darn good equipment in my opinion.
N5GGG
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On Apr 29, 2024, at 8:20?AM, davenlr via groups.io <davenlr@...> wrote:
?He has a personal gripe with Palstar.? If he wants to complain about amps, he should buy an MFJ/Ameritron and discuss their three month turn around on repairs which you will need.
I find the Palstar refreshingly well designed, well protected and operable.? Probably one the best Solid State amps made.?? Pair it with an HF-Auto, and you can use a KW into anything metal and get out.
Just darn good equipment in my opinion.
N5GGG
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He has a personal gripe with Palstar.? If he wants to complain about amps, he should buy an MFJ/Ameritron and discuss their three month turn around on repairs which you will need.
I find the Palstar refreshingly well designed, well protected and operable.? Probably one the best Solid State amps made.?? Pair it with an HF-Auto, and you can use a KW into anything metal and get out.
Just darn good equipment in my opinion.
N5GGG
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Agreed, Barry! There are other product brochures that specify a range where there are segments wishing that range that are actually usable. Many brochures describing a CONTINUOUS range include that word in them.
Frank
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On Apr 27, 2024, at 1:55?PM, Barry <barplo@...> wrote:
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Come on Ray. At some point in time “common sense” and some experience and knowledge has to come into play here.
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Good grief already. Give it up and stop knocking this amplifier and move on to supporting the amp of your choice in their forums and leave us alone.
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Barry
VE6UM
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On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 09:20 AM, VE3PP wrote:
Well the brochure is just that, a brochure.
Ok, Rick, VE3PP, I take that to mean - Yes - this is the online brochure you
read, that resulted in you knowing "those bands were not covered."
Said LA-1K online brochure states "Frequency Range: 1.8 to 54 MHz" -- suggesting that the amplifier in question has a continuous frequency coverage from 1.8 MHz to 54 MHz -- it covers everything HF + 6M, even CB!
Sir, one can certainly interpret any given written material the way they see fit.
73
Ray
KJ5M
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In the USA legally there isn't such thing as a transceiver made for amateur radio. Unlike FRS, CB, GRMS, and all other uses there is no equipment certification by the FCC. Instead its the responsibility of the licensed amateur radio operators to ensure their equipment and usage is in accordance to the FCC rules and regulations.?
The ability to use anything you want, within the rules and regulations of the FCC, is the whole point of having amateur radio.?
So why are we having this discussion guys? What's your complaint? If its because you have to think when operating your transceiver? Is it because you feel the FCC rules and regulations aren't enforced enough? Either way none of that has to do with Palstar and is way off topic here.
Claus (AE0S)
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So a guy has a qrp rig and wants to run 200 watts. What is this issue??? I run mine on 30 meters all the time. Works good.
Steve W7CM
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Right Barry.
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However the amp is made in USA where there is a 200 watt power limit.
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Right Barry.
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However the amp is made in USA where there is a 200 watt power limit.
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On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 07:31 PM, VE3PP wrote:
Because most smart amateurs know the legal power limits on 60 and 30 meters. So why would Palstar build an amp that would not be legal to sell in North America?
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Come on Ray, stop the BS.
Rick, VE3PP, My bad.? My guess is, you have read another online manual, as opposed to the one I mentioned in my 27-Apr-2024 post /g/la1k/message/1537, that fully support your take on the LA-1K capabilities.? But, please try to refrain from the use of the term Bravo Sierra in the course of technical-idea exchanges, sir! 73 Ray KJ5MI
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Roger Stein
Ron Emerson
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