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Jrsmith
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Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 - 1:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

just wondering what can u get out of a peaked 148 typically? dead key + swing or better yet what kind of swing?
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Dale
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Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 - 5:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

usually around 15 watts on am and ssb. thats just
the basic tuneup.
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Jrsmith
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Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - 12:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks for your input. i'm getting about 13 watts peak out of mine. basic tune up useing a diamond sx 200 watt meter. not as much swing as my cobra 29. thanks again
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Dale
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Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2012 - 9:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

13 watts on ssb or am?are you using a dummyload?
13 watts on ssb is about right make sure your mic gain is up all the way as ssb is all modulation
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Jrsmith
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Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2012 - 6:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

swings up to 13 watts on am. dead keys at 3 1/2 watts. yes I am using a dummy load
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Dale
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Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 9:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ok imho all sounds about right. i cheched
my grant xl and washington its doing the same.
if ya want more power id get a RM amp from here
there not much money and sound great with a lower
power radio
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb

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