question about linears

[cjruger]

are there linears that can take the regular wattage out put of a stock radio? or do they all need to be opened up and turned down to 1-2 watts?

 

[Mudfoot]

Yes, there are high drive amps.

What "stock" radio are you talking about?

 

[binrat]

if you have a Galaxy DX radio, they have a power level on the front face which turns them down to about 2 watts (at least the last 3 I had). That power is still alittle high for most amps.

 

[Zman]

Dont turn it lower than 2 watts or your radio will sound like shit on AM when you run barefoot. I know some guys like to turn their radios lower than 1 watt but that is getting near going single sideband...