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Don't beat me up...............BUT

hayseed

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Currently running a 2970N2

Can I run this with it?

TEXAS STAR DX-1600 10 METER MOBILE LINEAR AMPLIFIER ( SWEET SIXTEEN 16 )

THE ONE AND ONLY ( SWEET SIXTEEN )
8-2SC2879 TRANSISTORS
100 WATT IN 1200 WATT OUTPUT POWER
1 POWER LEVEL
SSB SWITCH


I only use it for LSB38 and am wondering if this would work and if the trucks electrical system would need any modifications.

Thanks,
 

If it helps any, will share that it is a very good combo as a home station. It excels on SSB mode. Setting the variable power on the 2970n2 to key 3 ½~ 4 watts will excite the DX 1600 to dead key at 175~200 watts. Modulation (or swing to 30 watts on AM) will drive the amp to 800 ~ 900 watts. Both pieces are notorious for requiring high current to achieve peak performance. If your truck can spare 130 amps, then it should be fine.
 
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Big amp = Big commitment

Probably means upgrades to your truck, modifications or upgrades to your current antenna, and hours of setup and troubleshooting to get it just right.......

Would be a killer setup....but be prepared that there is a lot involved. That amp can draw around 120-150 amps I believe....enough to shut my car down thats for sure.

Not to mention with that much juice everyone will hear you.....but that doesnt mean you can hear them.

You miggt want to read the article on my website...power in perspective...especially if you just run SSB.
 
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that right,and 3 to 10 wtt dk am or 75 pep max...input...will be great...and make sure you are using a quility antenna,not a mag mnt also...they are great for about 150wtts max,its just a farse they will take 1k or more...i run a whip and tuner for 10/11/12mtrs,and its mounted to the bed of the truck.73 de n0zna late note,10wtts dk is about 50pep...
 

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