You can now help support WorldwideDX when you shop on Amazon at no additional cost to you! Simply follow this Shop on Amazon link first and a portion of any purchase is sent to WorldwideDX to help with site costs.
Bingo!
That is what I would choose - too.
Draws 35 amps; OK for the electrical system.
Decent for both AM and SSB performance too.
That amp requires no more than 30 watts input for a clean output; so a RCI 2950DX should work out fine. The RCI isn't an AM audio monster like the Magnum; but with a decent mic it will be just fine. The Magnum output is too hot for the amp; the dual MOSFET output transistors will swing the output too high - even when turned down.
The Texas Star 350 'Variable' model is one to stay away from. The non-variable is what I have; you won't have to worry about burning out the variable power control.
Either an Astatic D-104 Minuteman II or RF Limited CR-577 mic would also be what I would do with this particular radio for best AM/SSB performance/transmit audio. The CR-577 is better - IMO - I use one in my mobile . . .
the variable can be replaced with a better one or a cap with the proper value .
i drove a 500v (4x2879) to its full clean power capability with just 16-17 watts pep . i doubt the 350 2x2879 would require more .
Two '2879s?
If you can't drive them with about 4 or 5 watts (as in a stock radio) to full useful output, you're doing something wrong. They just do not take much drive for normal operation. Take a look at the spec sheet.
- 'Doc
Texas Star recommends 25 watts for optimal results for the 350 model. 30 watts would be the top of what I would put in for CB.
BootyMon: I'd like to see a link for modifying the variable on these Texas Star amps. Don't doubt you for a second - just like to have it here as a reference for others. Thanx!
This forum does not allow a single user to have more than one username. If anyone wants to change their username contact an admin and it will be done. Multiple accounts belonging to the same member will be deleted without warning.