Is this Dangerous???

[barefootindian]

Hi Folks, so... if I had a radio with a built in amp and dedided to run it through a seperate amp would it be dangerous?? Say for example the Omegaforce ran through to a KL 400 ran through to an antenna.Obviously everything would be turned down low going to the amp but would the amp Blow or worse again would the Omegaforce blow?? I would be very cautious about doing it but
I'd prefare to find out here first.So Do or Don't Do???

 

[Beetle]

Get the manufacturer's specifications and don't exceed them.

 

[n0zna]

why would you want the amp?The radio does 75 wtts on ssb?Theres not much diffrence in db gain between the radio and the radio and amp....the amp will do 350 wtts input,about 180 on a real wtt meter not one of the cheap swing meters.I have 2 mtrs,one to buy with and one to sell with...like most of us...There is 1 db gain,not worth the extra money,and also dont hit that amp with over 15 pep...73 de JW

 

[Mudfoot]

why would you want the amp?The radio does 75 wtts on ssb?Theres not much diffrence in db gain between the radio and the radio and amp....the amp will do 350 wtts input,about 180 on a real wtt meter not one of the cheap swing meters.I have 2 mtrs,one to buy with and one to sell with...like most of us...There is 1 db gain,not worth the extra money,and also dont hit that amp with over 15 pep...73 de JW

So, you misrepresent items that you sell?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

why would you want the amp?The radio does 75 wtts on ssb?Theres not much diffrence in db gain between the radio and the radio and amp....the amp will do 350 wtts input,about 180 on a real wtt meter not one of the cheap swing meters.I have 2 mtrs,one to buy with and one to sell with...like most of us...There is 1 db gain,not worth the extra money,and also dont hit that amp with over 15 pep...73 de JW

So, you misrepresent items that you sell?

Maybe he makes honest mistakes. It is apparent he makes mistakes when talking about dB gain/loss. The difference between 75 watts and 180 watts is a bit MORE than 3dB, not a measly 1 dB.

On a lighter note I DO agree with N0ZNA that even with 3 dB the risk of accidentally hitting the amp with FARRRR too much drive more than outweighs the small (half an S-unit) gain achieved by using the amp.

 

[Mudfoot]

I have 2 mtrs,one to buy with and one to sell with.

:thumbdown:

 

[IRock817]

Besides, if you did this you'd have to change your screenname! :thumbdown:

 

[psycho]

RM/KLV amps are very easy to blow up and you need to read the manual...then make the decision for yourself.

 

[jessejamesdallas]

If you run that radio into a KL-400...You will be needing to buy a New Amp fairly soon there after....

 

[Zman]

RM/KLV amps are very easy to blow up and you need to read the manual...then make the decision for yourself.

Its because there junk and they belong in your avatar, LOL!

 

[n0zna]

junk class c amps...good for just what they are,very low drive cheap am amps

 

[9C1Driver]

Hi Folks, so... if I had a radio with a built in amp and dedided to run it through a seperate amp would it be dangerous?? Say for example the Omegaforce ran through to a KL 400 ran through to an antenna.Obviously everything would be turned down low going to the amp but would the amp Blow or worse again would the Omegaforce blow?? I would be very cautious about doing it but
I'd prefare to find out here first.So Do or Don't Do???

You can do this but you will need an amplifier that can handle the output of your radio. Here is an example of an amplifier that a local ran with his Omegaforce HP.

The RM line of amplifiers are kinda cheap and very much low drive light duty amplifiers.

TNT


TNT 600hd


Transistors 4 x 2SC2879
Dimensions H 4 3/4' x L 11' x W 6 3/4'
Amp Draw (maximum) 100
Class B biasing
SSB Delay yes
Pre-amp yes
Driver Required TNT 250 (optional)
Power Output (RMS) 300 Watts
Power Output (PEP) 625 Watts
Driven Power (RMS) 400 Watts
Driven Power (PEP) 1000 Watts
install recommended with 4ga wire
and 125a fuse. Max input carrier of
20w or 300w max carrier from amp.
Max peak input 240w.



Price: $375.99