Well sold my Ts400 and Palomar450hd......Still looking for something reach 1k
Well sold my Ts400 and Palomar450hd......Still looking for something reach 1k
RCI-2950DX, 1978 Cobra 148 GTL Taiwan, SHURE526T MIC, Tug-8 With Astatic 10 DA Head, Astatic 575M6, ASTRON 70/20 AMP POWER SUPPLIES, IMAX 2000 W GROUND PLANE KIT. TIMES MICROWAVE LMR-400 COAX, RF CHOKES. DIAMOND SWR/POWER INLINE METER. 250 of Sea Level Under Me. Recent World Radio Member.
2x4 should see close 1k pep right?
NY714 (05-28-2014)
I wouldn't run a 2x4 no way no how. You will be over driving the 4 pill section with a 2 pill driver. Keep it a 1x4 or straight 4 pill or move up to a 6 or 8 pill for 1kw. This is will require some thought though as the amp draw will be much more than with a 4 pill. JMO. God bless.
NY714 (05-28-2014)
RCI-2950DX, 1978 Cobra 148 GTL Taiwan, SHURE526T MIC, Tug-8 With Astatic 10 DA Head, Astatic 575M6, ASTRON 70/20 AMP POWER SUPPLIES, IMAX 2000 W GROUND PLANE KIT. TIMES MICROWAVE LMR-400 COAX, RF CHOKES. DIAMOND SWR/POWER INLINE METER. 250 of Sea Level Under Me. Recent World Radio Member.
Again depending on volts and single or dual final radio? Probably would get like a Texas Star Sweet Sixteen which is a 2x8 in order for you to be happy.
PS - And will be able to sound good on SSB. There are competition amps and regular amp for everyday use which I believe you need. Those high numbers in watts are competition amps that are meant for keydown and running at high volts for short periods of time. Do a little more research on web and will understand.
Last edited by NY714; 05-28-2014 at 05:27 AM.
RCI-2950DX, 1978 Cobra 148 GTL Taiwan, SHURE526T MIC, Tug-8 With Astatic 10 DA Head, Astatic 575M6, ASTRON 70/20 AMP POWER SUPPLIES, IMAX 2000 W GROUND PLANE KIT. TIMES MICROWAVE LMR-400 COAX, RF CHOKES. DIAMOND SWR/POWER INLINE METER. 250 of Sea Level Under Me. Recent World Radio Member.
And some good coax and power and ground cable. Also keep in mind the amp draw for an amp that size. You will most likely need to upgrade your alternator and your battery system as well as ensuring that your vehicle is bonded well!! With more power comes more issues that may or can arise. A properly tuned 4 pill mobile will talk around the world without an issue on both AM and SSB, conditions permitting . JMO. If I see 400-600 watts with a good 4 pill and a good radio driving it, I should have no issue with getting out. Like NY714 is saying, a 2x8 or similar is where you will need to be in order to get the watts you want and still be clean IMO. God bless
NY714 (05-28-2014)
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