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Wanted Linear Amplifier [message #266420] Thu, 20 November 2014 19:44 Go to next message
lotsofspareparts is currently offline  lotsofspareparts   United States
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Title says it all, looking for a Black Widow 100 Watt, had one when I was a lot younger. Hoping someone has one on the shelf collecting dust.

Jared


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Re: Wanted Linear Amplifier [message #266565 is a reply to message #266420] Sun, 23 November 2014 12:13 Go to previous message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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Use of a liner amplifier on the 27 mHz band is illegal. Further, the more power available does not result in further range. The typical "CB" liner amplifier actually degrades the signal output because of very poor design.
If you really need a better signal, both in and out of a typical CB radio, look to the antenna system. Use real coax, not R'S cheap stuff, real silver coax connectors. Antennas need to be at 1/2 wave length for efficiency, not practical in mobile situations. Get a good reference book, suggest The ARRL Antenna Book, ( check library or ask a Ham) and study the suggestions.
I had a friend in the CB heyday get hit with a $10,000 fine for operating an illegal amplifier. After the FCC suggested they would seize all property the illegal amp was connected to, including his house, he paid the fine. The equipment was surrendered by court order.
Do what you want, but...
Tom, KA4CSG


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