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Slatecaller
New member
Username: Slatecaller
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 10:20 pm: | 
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I just bought a HR2510 and want to get a amp for it in the near future. What would be a good match for it? I dont want to spend alot of money and dont want a lot of watts(150 or so). Thanks |
Ca346
Advanced Member
Username: Ca346
Post Number: 640
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 12:20 am: |
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I have a HR2510 as a second set-up in the garage/shop. It is hooked up to a GALAXY 350 and out through a IMAX2000. But I have never had the 2510 modification done that allows adjustable power. I dropped the output to 4 Watts AM. I'm telling you all this because it doesn't put out more than 125-150W with my set-up. But I have talked all over the U.S. with it.
The COPPER KL-300 is only $60. (I have the KL-500 on another set-up and it is outstanding!) Take a look at the KL series:
"http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodW90-KL300P+"
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Butcher 318 (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 8:59 pm: |
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The Cobra 350 and 450 xl amps are very nice and clean. A Texas Star 400 or 500 would also do very well. You could also look at the Magna Force 350 and 400. If you want the best you could also have a custom Joker amp built to your exact wants and needs. |
Leonard
Member
Username: Leonard
Post Number: 50
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:38 am: |
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Humm I have a RCI 2950 DX with a wilson 1000 trunk mount with no amp!
And I have talked all over the United States.
To be honest with you I think an amp is for those who feel insecure about there radio equipment!
Or need a good tec to work on it.
Just my thought's 73's Len |
Pointman
Member
Username: Pointman
Post Number: 80
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 1:08 pm: |
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I second the KL-500. With the variable power you can run approx. 150W and if you want more you have it. I added a fan to mine. |
Sitm
Member
Username: Sitm
Post Number: 69
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 1:37 pm: |
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I use the Kl40 now, but only when I talk distance or have a problem talking to someone because of noise level. I would like to get a base amp, I have heard that the tube amps cause less tvi. And I would have to have variable power selection, so as to run low power and higher only if I needed it. |
Butcher 318 (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 12:30 am: |
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Leonard, I too have talked some good skip with a barefoot 2950, Galaxy 99, and Delta Force. That is only when mother nature lets you though. I talk every night to stations up to 35 miles away on AM, some of which are mobile to mobile contacts. To do this when you want you will need 100-300 watts. My Delta Force with the PPE mod is a proven talker, with a Joker 2 pill I can run with alot of base stations even in the mobile. Everyone has to decide what is right for them. |
Sparkomatic
Intermediate Member
Username: Sparkomatic
Post Number: 271
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 8:13 am: |
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Well if running an amp means we are insecure about our radio equipment then 95% of CBers in Florida are insecure. Maybe President Bush can create a Dept of Homeland Insecurity for us. |
