Wanted Linear Amplifier [message #266420] |
Thu, 20 November 2014 19:44 |
lotsofspareparts
Messages: 726 Registered: May 2014 Location: Arlington, WA
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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
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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Re: Wanted Linear Amplifier [message #266565 is a reply to message #266420] |
Sun, 23 November 2014 12:13 |
tphipps
Messages: 3005 Registered: August 2004 Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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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
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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