Attic Discovery

[PA629]

The 100 Bilinear is circa mid-70's, sold under various names such as Bimbo and Hooker. The PEP/RMS switch is nothing more than a HI/LO switch. I have one with a pr. of PT7984's in it, switchable between 60 and 90 watts (IIRC) with a stock CB driving it. First amp I ever bought, the only thing I ever had to do to it was replace a relay, and believe me the thing has taken a beating over these many years.

 

[seedkey]

Bimbo amplifier 1983. I bought mine at truck stop in Sussex New Brunswick Canada.

 

[Mudfoot]

Thanks for the info.

It took me a few head scratches to figure out the pep switch.

Anyways, the amp is working nicely with good reports. I'm seeing a little less than 100 watts with 1.5 watts DK. Good SSB reports. I'll treat it gently until it poops.

 

[psycho]

Internal:

Pretty good size output transformers on that 100 watter.

 

[The Mad Scientist]

Nice find. Beeb years since I have seen one like that. An excellent addition for you collection.

 

[Shockwave]

Not a powerhouse but at least they put effort into making a clean solid state amp.

 

[AA1QD]

These guys beat me to it, but I have a Hooker 100, identical on the inside. Nice little amp. I'd be interested in the 350HD if you wanted to sell it.

 

[WA8ZYT]

A "Peak Envelope Power"/"Root Mean Square" switch?????????????????

Is that CB lingo for SSB/CW????????

 

[Atlasta]

Nice find for sure. Interested in selling the 250 or 350? Drop me a PM. Thanks

 

[seedkey]

i'll jump in here too.
Im interested in the bimbo bilinear 100 amplifier if you want to sell.

 

[Mudfoot]

i'll jump in here too.
Im interested in the bimbo bilinear 100 amplifier if you want to sell.

PM sent.

 

[mrmagoo25]

I would be curious what you'd want for either one, if they are still available.

 

[Mudfoot]

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