Hiya everybody. Kinda new to this and looking for some advice. I am currently looking to get some more power. I am using a cobra 29 and im looking to purchase a mobile amp. I would prefer to not have to add any alternators/ batteries to my vehicle. Been looking at the MF200, good idea bad idea? Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Amplifier help.
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What level of wattage are you looking for? Since you are AM only any of the class "C" biased amps will work good for you. However if you go with a SSB unit in the future the class "C" amp will sound pretty bad and you will need to replace the amp. If you get a good amp with "AB" bias to start with you will be in good shape if you go to SSB. My favorite amps are the Texas Star line. They cost a little more than the throw away amps but you get what you pay for. I feel the quality issues of the throw always is an issue. I have seen so many bad right out of the box. The Texas Stars work as they should and are not as sensitive to the drive levels as the others.
Spend the money once and get a good amp. Davemade, x-force, or texas star would be my 3 choices. And like tallman said, get something that is biased for SSB use. I have a new style tnt 600hd with toshiba 2879 Transitors and it works well on both am and SSB. Look around and take your time before purchasing a you may find a good used one. I am finally learning its not all about a bunch of power but more of having a good antenna system. Good luck and hope you find what you are looking for. God Bless.
I would suggest the dx250 or 350.
With the 1600 you will have to have a driver. And upgrade your battery, alternator, and antenna. Those things draw some major amperage.
HDV means high drive. You won't need this model with a cobra 29.
Here is the cbtricks spec sheet.
http://www.cbtricks.com/Amp/txstar/texas_star_gen_info.htm
Here is the cbtricks spec sheet.
http://www.cbtricks.com/Amp/txstar/texas_star_gen_info.htm
Just shop around on the net. I've never bought a new one, so I really don't know.
Keep your eye out for used as well. C-list, facebook, or on this forum! Don't count out the other brands mentioned on hrre either. These guys know their stuff!!
You may have to make some internal adjustments on your radio. That just something you'll have to play with to see where it works best.
Get it here. http://www.hyelectronics.com/DX-350-Variable/productinfo/DX-350V/
The DX-350V means it is vairable in power output. You don't have to run it flat out all the time. Be sure you get some low pass filters. One in between the radio and amp and one between the amp and the antenna.
Also do not tune the antenna with the power amp turned on. Tune the antenna with out the amplifier in line at all. This will keep you from getting erroneous readings.
Be sure to get an external SWR meter. Radio shk has a decent one for about $40. DON'T rely on the swr meter in the radio. If you are gonna start using some extra power you will need too get a hard mount antenna and loose the mag mount. Do you have a shop close by that can check out what ever amp you decide on?