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New LA-1K Owner


 

I am pleased as punch with my new LA-1K and HF-Auto. I hooked them up today and gave them a quick run through, made a couple of contacts, am super happy with the results!

I did a lot of prior research on available HF amplifiers, both in the new and used markets, and the LA-1K came out on top. I had narrowed my choices to solid-state amplifiers. Although tube amps are considered sturdy, they have a lot of negatives as well, compared to solid-state amps.

Operating the LA-1K is really dirt simple. I am sure someone out there will bemoan its simplicity, arguing for the old days, but not me. This amp is exactly what I want -an amplifier deliberately designed to be easy to operate.

Many thanks to Palstar for these products. Also, thank you to Eva@palstar?for making the order process easy - the units arrived in just 10 days.

Gene Gajewski

WG5ENE


 

My experience exactly... I have two LA-1Ks and an HF Auto.
Wonderful.
Dennis
N0SP

On 8/15/2022 at 9:07 AM, "Gene" <Gajewski_g@...> wrote:
I am pleased as punch with my new LA-1K and HF-Auto. I hooked them up today and gave them a quick run through, made a couple of contacts, am super happy with the results!

I did a lot of prior research on available HF amplifiers, both in the new and used markets, and the LA-1K came out on top. I had narrowed my choices to solid-state amplifiers. Although tube amps are considered sturdy, they have a lot of negatives as well, compared to solid-state amps.

Operating the LA-1K is really dirt simple. I am sure someone out there will bemoan its simplicity, arguing for the old days, but not me. This amp is exactly what I want -an amplifier deliberately designed to be easy to operate.

Many thanks to Palstar for these products. Also, thank you to Eva@palstar?for making the order process easy - the units arrived in just 10 days.

Gene Gajewski

WG5ENE


 

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Good Stuff Gene. I also love my amp. I didn’t at first, but there was an issue with my amp and I wasn’t aware of it. Was a bad Capacitor that eventually went and had to send it back. Shipping nearly killed my bank account.

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Its been over a year now and amp rock solid. Beautiful amp.

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Enjoy

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VE6UM

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: August 14, 2022 7:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [la1k] New LA-1K Owner

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I am pleased as punch with my new LA-1K and HF-Auto. I hooked them up today and gave them a quick run through, made a couple of contacts, am super happy with the results!

I did a lot of prior research on available HF amplifiers, both in the new and used markets, and the LA-1K came out on top. I had narrowed my choices to solid-state amplifiers. Although tube amps are considered sturdy, they have a lot of negatives as well, compared to solid-state amps.

Operating the LA-1K is really dirt simple. I am sure someone out there will bemoan its simplicity, arguing for the old days, but not me. This amp is exactly what I want -an amplifier deliberately designed to be easy to operate.

Many thanks to Palstar for these products. Also, thank you to Eva@palstar?for making the order process easy - the units arrived in just 10 days.

Gene Gajewski

WG5ENE


 

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10 days from order to shipment , that’s great !
? I love my Palstar auto tuner and LA 1K but I had to send the Amp ?back to the factory .After a year and a half with no problems it started decreasing power out.It’s ?been there since July 20th almost a month. i’m sure just between manufacturing and repair there’s just a little delay.?
Good luck with the new unit I’m sure you’ll love it.
K4OCS
Barry ?


On Aug 15, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Barry <barplo@...> wrote:

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Good Stuff Gene. I also love my amp. I didn’t at first, but there was an issue with my amp and I wasn’t aware of it. Was a bad Capacitor that eventually went and had to send it back. Shipping nearly killed my bank account.

?

Its been over a year now and amp rock solid. Beautiful amp.

?

Enjoy

?

VE6UM

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: August 14, 2022 7:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [la1k] New LA-1K Owner

?

I am pleased as punch with my new LA-1K and HF-Auto. I hooked them up today and gave them a quick run through, made a couple of contacts, am super happy with the results!

I did a lot of prior research on available HF amplifiers, both in the new and used markets, and the LA-1K came out on top. I had narrowed my choices to solid-state amplifiers. Although tube amps are considered sturdy, they have a lot of negatives as well, compared to solid-state amps.

Operating the LA-1K is really dirt simple. I am sure someone out there will bemoan its simplicity, arguing for the old days, but not me. This amp is exactly what I want -an amplifier deliberately designed to be easy to operate.

Many thanks to Palstar for these products. Also, thank you to Eva@palstar?for making the order process easy - the units arrived in just 10 days.

Gene Gajewski

WG5ENE


David Hussey
 

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I have also taken the plunge! Mine hasnt been powered up yet…working on my antenna, but I’m like a kid waiting for Christmas! I can hardly wait to make my first dx contact with my LA-1K and matching Auto tuner?
N7BQV
73!!
Sent


On Aug 15, 2022, at 9:01 AM, Barry K4OCS <KK4OCS@...> wrote:

?10 days from order to shipment , that’s great !
? I love my Palstar auto tuner and LA 1K but I had to send the Amp ?back to the factory .After a year and a half with no problems it started decreasing power out.It’s ?been there since July 20th almost a month. i’m sure just between manufacturing and repair there’s just a little delay.?
Good luck with the new unit I’m sure you’ll love it.
K4OCS
Barry ?


On Aug 15, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Barry <barplo@...> wrote:

?

Good Stuff Gene. I also love my amp. I didn’t at first, but there was an issue with my amp and I wasn’t aware of it. Was a bad Capacitor that eventually went and had to send it back. Shipping nearly killed my bank account.

?

Its been over a year now and amp rock solid. Beautiful amp.

?

Enjoy

?

VE6UM

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: August 14, 2022 7:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [la1k] New LA-1K Owner

?

I am pleased as punch with my new LA-1K and HF-Auto. I hooked them up today and gave them a quick run through, made a couple of contacts, am super happy with the results!

I did a lot of prior research on available HF amplifiers, both in the new and used markets, and the LA-1K came out on top. I had narrowed my choices to solid-state amplifiers. Although tube amps are considered sturdy, they have a lot of negatives as well, compared to solid-state amps.

Operating the LA-1K is really dirt simple. I am sure someone out there will bemoan its simplicity, arguing for the old days, but not me. This amp is exactly what I want -an amplifier deliberately designed to be easy to operate.

Many thanks to Palstar for these products. Also, thank you to Eva@palstar?for making the order process easy - the units arrived in just 10 days.

Gene Gajewski

WG5ENE


 

The LA-1K & HF-Auto make a nice pair. ?What transceiver are you going to use to excite them?
Enjoy.
Art W1SWL