That one was probably built in the 90's. Other than the obvious missing transistors other parts have been added and removed.
Thats like saying Cobra is responsible for bad soldering in a radio thats been worked on by a dozen CB shops.
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Amplifier purchase help
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That one was probably built in the 90's. Other than the obvious missing transistors other parts have been added and removed.
Thats like saying Cobra is responsible for bad soldering in a radio thats been worked on by a dozen CB shops.
Is he still building? I haven't talked to him in a couple of years and don't do Facebook.
I heard he was still building. I know a guy on a waiting list. That would be my first choice.
He does good work and doesn't talk much. I like the guy. I have a tube amp that he built and a first generation shockwave antenna.
That's a Davemade Box alright...But the seller even says it has a "Bran New Circuit board installed"... So technically, the ONLY thing that is a Davemade, is the Cabinet! ... can't really say that's a Davemade, when the only thing DM is the box!
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People on E-Bay are nuts, only a fool would drop 5 bills on that mess. And then you will have to spend another 500-600 on the finals for it. If it even works.
Best bet is to get a basket case SB-220 cheap. Long as the transformers are good send it out for a CB "work up" buy a pro. As BBI shows they do 2KW plus when done right.
Step up and buy the last amp you will ever need. Ameritron. http://www.ameritron.com/
You will sound good and you will have good quality, not the class "C" hacked crap.
You will sound good and you will have good quality, not the class "C" hacked crap.
This one meets all of his requirements he wants.
http://www.ameritron.com/Product.php?productid=ALS-500M
I went back and looked at this amp, now I want one!
http://www.ameritron.com/Product.php?productid=ALS-500M
I went back and looked at this amp, now I want one!
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Thanks for advice.
The 500s at $800 or so AND the 80A draw is a whole other world from where I now sit.
But at least it’s the right path for the eventual home base HF rig.
Got sidetracked on eHam (happens a lot) and was reading about Hy-Gain antennas. Whammo #2.
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