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    Also some food for thought is that power isn't everything. Modulation is very import and how you run the deadkey and swing from the radio. You could have a 2 pill set up right talk right over a 4 pill not running right deadkey and swing. Have to do the research, took me a while to realize that watts isn't always the key to a loud radio and heard many 300 watt radio talk over 500 watt radio's because they were matched correctly.

    PS - Variable deadkey is a must in radio, Swing kit is also a must, & Modulation mod so your radio is capable of 100% modulation. Most stock radio will not have these abilities, so have to have the radio match the amp, in order to sound right. Just like a hot rod car that has 600 horsepower, if the transmission and rear doesn't match the car won't go fast.
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    No doubt there 714, I am running a 2 pill now and it works well. Even with a single final radio like the 980 uniden, which is no powerhouse, but sounds clean as the amp is not overdriven!! I use my magnum 257hp as well but do lower the power on ssb as it makes the amp get warm. I like keeping my electronics cool. And also by doing this, the life of my amp will be longer than if I were hammering it all day long. I like to talk and talk I do. I will say this in ending m, before you spend a bunch on a big amp, get a good antenna system setup!! Make sure your vehicle is bonded well. And make sure you have adequate power to supply a larger amp, I.E., power cable, ground and coax. Your antenna system should come first though IMO. God bless

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    From what I have learned so far I would say a good clean radio is the second most important thing next to a good antenna. Clean is mean and crap in = crap out.

    I would like to be heard on the super bowl but I don't want to sound like a lot of the people I hear on the super bowl.

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    Yes sir, clean in equals clean out!!! No doubt about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 222DBFL View Post
    Yes sir, clean in equals clean out!!! No doubt about it.
    I have a radio here I got from a well known shop that sounds like crap. I have to constantly adjust the mic gain and it sounds over driven without the amp on. I also have a radio that I got from an unknown local shop that I can run everything wfo and sound great. Live and learn I guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 222DBFL View Post
    No doubt there 714, I am running a 2 pill now and it works well. Even with a single final radio like the 980 uniden, which is no powerhouse, but sounds clean as the amp is not overdriven!! I use my magnum 257hp as well but do lower the power on ssb as it makes the amp get warm. I like keeping my electronics cool. And also by doing this, the life of my amp will be longer than if I were hammering it all day long. I like to talk and talk I do. I will say this in ending m, before you spend a bunch on a big amp, get a good antenna system setup!! Make sure your vehicle is bonded well. And make sure you have adequate power to supply a larger amp, I.E., power cable, ground and coax. Your antenna system should come first though IMO. God bless
    In general a 2 pill should be driven with a single final if a regular box like Texas Star. Those competitive boxes can handle a dual final like davemaid, x-force and fatboy. But just going to an Imax 2000 1/2 wave and a 4 pill with Times Microwave Coax you will notice night and day on transmission and receive. Don't feel need to go with a flat side big antenna or a metal antenna. In my area couldn't use those unless put up tower, the winds and gusts would take them right down that is why I stick to the .64 wave or 1/2 wave Imax 2000 with Ground kit. FYI.
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    The 4 pill I am getting will be for my mobile. I already have times microwave lmr 400 to the house!! Lmr 240 for the mobile and all lmr400uf jumpers. Good stuff. I have no issues talking around the world right now. When conditions permit. I have my base setup with 3 10ft ground rods from work. And am using #2awg solid for grounding the pipes. Works well. I do know a little, I build cell sites for a living, and also trouble shoot them as well. Pays good but gotta travel a lot. Has it's perks though as when I am ready to step up I already have some ldf4 and din male connectors. For now the lmr400 does the job just fine though. Thanks for all the input ny714, it's very good info!! I have seen the .64 wave in action and they are sweet no doubt. My HOA is a POS and I have my a99 painted all black, the top section whip is black as well. Makes it a bit harder to see with all the trees out front. Gotta stick to the mobile for a bigger setup. It will come. I am in no rush as I already have everything I need, it's just a matter of putting back together. God bless and again thank you for all the info, you can always learn something new!!!!

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    agreed that he is to close...1/4 mile...sounds like your splattering...probably sounds better from a distance..i recommend going on lsb on 38 and getting a long distance radio check.

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