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  1. 9C1Driver

    Stryker 497HPC capacitors question

    Actually you have to double your power to gain 1/2 an S unit. Here is a cool chart. https://cbradiomagazine.com/power-in-perspective/
  2. 9C1Driver

    Texas Star DX500 max input?

    Yes that is a new version with HG finals. That is a very steep price. For that kind of money I would just have one built below. Just add the class B bias and SSB delay, still cost less and comes with a fan. https://carlbuilt.net/product/400hd/
  3. 9C1Driver

    Replacing RM Italy KL-203P blown transistors with IRF 520's?

    The correct final is an RM3 but several threads here on the forum here show people using the 520 or 13n10. Not ideal but you can make it work. The kl40, 60, 200, and 203 used to be considered throw away amps. If you can fixit and make it work why not.
  4. 9C1Driver

    What good 10 meter amps with SSB Biasing are ones to look for?

    The used amplifier market has gotten ridiculous as far as prices. A good class AB or even B amplifier for SSB use is getting hard to find for a fair price. I would watch the for sale section of this forum. Facebook market place in your local area or a local ham fest are also options. You might...
  5. 9C1Driver

    6JB6 tube amp driving 10 pill hg 2879 bouncing swr

    What's the finals arrangement of the 10 pill? Is it a 2 driving 8?
  6. 9C1Driver

    Components

    If your recapping a radio get with https://klondikemikescapkits.com/ He is a forum member and sells quality parts/kits.
  7. 9C1Driver

    can anybody shoot me the good the bad and the ugly on baofeng uv 32?

    I know Baofeng's are kinda the Rodney Dangerfield of radio's but that's a good looking radio. For the money it seems like a good buy. I really love my Yaesu FT-70DR but I do have two older Baofeng radio's I use as well. The only two complaints I have heard is the UV32 has no belt clip and the...
  8. 9C1Driver

    Texas Star DX500 max input?

    Wow I sometimes laugh at my older posts. I could have toned it down a notch or two.
  9. 9C1Driver

    Anytone at-5555 PLUS

    https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/npc-mod.133882/
  10. 9C1Driver

    Bias Class B vs AB When Using HG2879

    No reply's on this yet. I was messing around and did find this. Not sure how the HG finals behave when they get warm. Here is what happens in a class AB amplifier when it gets too hot: Thermal runaway: The core of the issue is that transistors become more conductive as they get hotter. In a...
  11. 9C1Driver

    Just ordered a Delta M2 desk mic.......

    I have two of these and they are great mics with an old school style.
  12. 9C1Driver

    Old School vs New School CBs: Which do you like ??

    I'm with you on most of that. I just can't associate the words quality and RCI together like that. Maybe some day they will get their $hit together and be great again.
  13. 9C1Driver

    29lx

    Great find, glad it’s working for you. Now about that pic, I know you weren’t trying to talk skip on the bowl with a kl203. ✌️
  14. 9C1Driver

    Pricey, but interesting

    That looks like a great little fan kit. The fact that you say the heat sink does get hot would be the exact reason why I would add a fan kit. I would rather be safe then sorry.
  15. 9C1Driver

    1st. Gen President Lincoln mic adapter/connector

    https://www.walcottradio.com/microphone-adapters-c-377_27_669.html?srsltid=AfmBOoov6D7MMLkMxge5f_seIW4cAlhkhKu3HGw_WjPAKXxWKBxXhOoO You can either make one or see if this place has the one you want. They might even make one per your request.
  16. 9C1Driver

    Looking for cable mounting brackets/ties for LMR400 for siding.

    Take your pic, there are many options...
  17. 9C1Driver

    Old School vs New School CBs: Which do you like ??

    I have been a die hard Magnum Radio fan for just over 25 years now. Ran every radio they had and still own a Delta and two Omega Force radios. I have a Uniden Madison as well. My current mobile is a hard to find Magnum 1 radio. I messed with an Icom 718 off and on for several years but always...
  18. 9C1Driver

    Old man stuck in "old-school"

    A lot has happened. The quality of RCI products have tanked. Toshiba no longer makes their 2290 and 2879 finals. TexasStar went under and stopped making amps. Someone else is trying to bring them back but only the 350 and 500 remain. (All have HG finals) popular radios now are made by Anytone...
  19. 9C1Driver

    Texas Ranger Tre Top one

    I think your first step will be to buy a better watt meter. To see the peak wattage (PEP or peak envelope power) you will need a peak reading watt meter. It appears you might have done the echo mod wrong it it did not work. Looks like that radio already has variable power so you should be...
  20. 9C1Driver

    Newbie antenna build

    https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_8620&products_id=75145