ssb or no ssb?

[hunter1660]

ive got a palomar 400 linear that doesnt have a ssb switch ...can in be used in ssb mode?

 

[ExitThirteen]

If it doesn't have a switch for SSB, I wouldn't recommend you use it for SSB. You'll have a lot of relay chatter, and most likely the amp is not properly biased for SSB... you'd probably sound pretty nasty on the air.

The amp can be modified for SSB delay AND proper biasing, up to you on what you'd like to do. If SSB is your preferred mode of choice, I'd just look for an amp that is properly setup for SSB use. Good luck!


~Cheers~

 

[hunter1660]

thanks for the info...ill just use it for am. and break out my old thunderbolt 305 on ssb

 

[liquidh8]

I agree. Good advice there.

 

[n0zna]

some are auto ssb,i had a ffew that way...

 

[roadrage]

ive got a palomar 400 linear that doesnt have a ssb switch ...can in be used in ssb mode?

I don't know which model you have, but a lot of the Palomar amps have an automatic ssb delay. There is no switch on them.

 

[n0zna]

yep

yep,boomer,super star...

 

[Turbo T]

I don't know which model you have, but a lot of the Palomar amps have an automatic ssb delay. There is no switch on them.

X1

I have a Palomar 400 w/o the SSB switch. There's a cap by the keying relay that's supposed to be soldered but it's not. It supposedly keeps the relay closed a little longer. Mines been snipped by someone who had the amp before I, but so far with an RCI-2950 I was told by another sidebander I sounded fine, albeit the constant chattering of the relay.

 

[bob85]

palomar 400's usually have auto ssb delay, they usually don't have the bias circuit hooked up so they sound terrible on ssb.

 

[CB RADIO FREQ]

Yes I would recomend looking up a way to put an SSB switch on your amp. If no delay is used the relay will chatter alot and will cause an unstable singnal. This could hurt your relay over time as well. And most of these amps DO have auto ssb delays on them internally. Overall do what you think is best and good luck.

 

[9C1Driver]

Since we are talking probably about a mass produced class C auto SSB delay Palomar here it's not worth putting any money into it. Just run it. You can test the auto delay by going to AM and key the mic, when you unkey if there is a slight delay then there you go. Sometimes with Palomars & Boomers the delay will cause you to miss the first bit of a reply when talking AM if the other person keys up fast and starts talking.

Anyway just keep it and run it. Or you could put it on E-Bay and sell it, then buy an amp that's class AB or B with a switched delay.