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carrier watts the burning question

donnievon

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I have a burning question. A stock final is rate at 18 watts pep and a mosfet is rated at 20 watts pep from the manufacturer, how can you get more carrier power out of the radio than that? I've had techs tell me they got anywhere from 32 to 81 watts out of a 29 ltd. Are they calling the modulation watts the carrier watts, modulation only makes you louder not gets you further out, right? And is there really a way to turn the carrier watts up on a cb radio without replacing the final with a linear? :headbang
 

The best way to get out further is to improve the antenna system.
Because you want to hear stations that can hear you.

Beyond that, you are best off leaving the CB the way it is and get an external two-pill amp. They are not expensive and give good bang for the buck.
 
I have a burning question. A stock final is rate at 18 watts pep and a mosfet is rated at 20 watts pep from the manufacturer, how can you get more carrier power out of the radio than that? I've had techs tell me they got anywhere from 32 to 81 watts out of a 29 ltd. Are they calling the modulation watts the carrier watts, modulation only makes you louder not gets you further out, right? And is there really a way to turn the carrier watts up on a cb radio without replacing the final with a linear? :headbang
I asked the same question awhile back, about the high output from the Cobra 25's and 29's. It has to do with PEP watts ('peak envelope power'" or 'swingng' watts. The Cobras can make some swing; but I am not the one that can tell you technically what is happening.

Deadkey power (when one keys up their radio w/o modulation - sort of) is like one's carrier power. The MOSFETS will have more output; they are built and rated for such power output. The ERF2030 MOSFET can throw a lot more than a stock 2SC1969; like 30 watts compared to the 18 watts of the bipolar-type transistor.

I don't know if any of this has helped you; but it may get some expert opinion to follow and perhaps explain better!
:D
 
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It deals with knowing how to misconstrue what someone thinks they know, how to manipulate numbers, change measuring units, and make miraculous discoveries about hidden properties no one else including the manufacturers know about their products, and defying universal laws of physics. It deals with not knowing much about the subject, taking for granted that you are being told the whole truth, and expecting to get something for nothing. It's not understanding the limits and why those 'limits' are there.
You can call it whatever you want to call it. But at least 50% of it is what you spread on a garden to make stuff grow.
- 'Doc
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