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david
| | Posted on Friday, June 08, 2001 - 9:08 am: | 
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Any feedback on the KLV Amps from those who have gotten them on the auction? I want to try a 550. Anyone know what the built in power supply puts out for amperage? (Enough to run a 2950?)...
They sure look nice...I found the website for the company who makes them...Italian. I'm not sure if it is ok for me to post the url here, so moderator, forum master, whoever, let me know. If anyone wants it email me at dnpaul@shout.net
The site has nice pics, specs, schematics, and parts lists for all the models. |
emeric-belasco
| | Posted on Friday, June 08, 2001 - 4:41 pm: |
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I bought a KLV 350 (two tuber)about 4 months ago and it works
very well, it kicks out about 500 watt with about
a 18 watt input,
the only thing that it does not have is a pre-amp |
highlander
| | Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2001 - 8:46 am: |
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Come on now guys---Some of you who keep kicking my butt in the auction...LOL...tell me about the klv-550's that you got instead of me...LOL... |
andyscb
| | Posted on Monday, June 11, 2001 - 12:20 am: |
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The KLV amps are great. I've won quite a few and sold them to people I know they love them. Their real clean too no bleedover. By the way I think the 351p is a lot better than the palomar 250. |
david
| | Posted on Monday, June 11, 2001 - 7:52 am: |
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Anyone know how many amps the built-in power supply on the 550 can put out?
People say my mod 351p is alot cleaner than my palomar 225. Im going to put it in the vehicle with my 2950 (10+ years in CB, just now getting around to running a mobile!!) |
david
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2001 - 4:51 pm: |
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Just received my KLV-550 amp. MASSIVE shipping damage!!! The meter is knocked clean out of it, and it is DOA. I called UPS and they will pick it up tomorrow, so I guess I'll have to wait for a few more days before I can play.... |
Forum Master
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 12:36 am: |
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David,
Have you called our customer service department yet? If not call 1-800-626-6343 ask for Suzanne in customer service. |
david
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 7:47 am: |
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Forum Master, thanks, yes I did call--no problem. Thanks for your concern. These things happen sometimes. Pretty indicitive of the kind of luck I've had lately with my station equipment and attempts to upgrade.... |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 1:04 pm: |
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I've bought and sold 30 Of the Klv's and quite a few fo the meters have been knocked loose. I don't think they use enough glue at the factory but an easy fix with a glue gun. |
david
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2001 - 12:11 pm: |
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Yeah, if it was just the meter, I'd probably just fix it, but this unit is DEAD! Does not power up at all. UPS blew me off yesterday--they were supposed to pick it up, but no-show. I'll have to take it to them Monday. |
Internatioal Mudduck 262
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2001 - 8:06 pm: |
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Is the change-over for the KLV-550 the same as with thier tube amps? |
onwatchman
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2001 - 1:17 pm: |
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Anyone have any info on the klv1000 and how it performs? I was interested in purchasing one but would like to have someone that has expierience with them give a little insight.
Thanx.."Watchman555" Tenn. |
Mr Brownstone
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2001 - 6:39 pm: |
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I had and sold 2 of these units. 1 had the EL509's the other had 6kg6a's. Both did what they were built to do.The purchasers are happy with them. |
Watchman
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 - 3:25 pm: |
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Does KLV have any other amps that are larger than the 1000? If so what are the prices and specs? Thanx Mr. Brownstone for your input ...appreciate it...Any of you have the answer to this question? |
david
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 - 6:23 pm: |
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The company makes a 2000 watt unit, but I haven't seen it for sale in the US yet.... |
HONKY TONK MAN 593
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 - 9:10 pm: |
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where do you get the tubes when these things go dead?? just curious on parts if i get one. thank you.....HONKY TONK MAN 593 |
vernonott
| | Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2001 - 7:36 pm: |
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Honky Tonk Man 593 : You can buy tubes all over the internet , but you need to stress to the seller that they be tested and show a minimum of 90% capacity.I ran tube boxes for many years with good success.The reason many people experience short life spans with tubes is because they overdrive them and ratchet jaw past their duty ratings.At this stage in my life I personally would only accept a tube box if someone gave it to me and then I would probably sell it.In my area of the country their is only one tech in a hundred mile radius that is interested in working on them.There is only one advantage to operating tube radios and amps,that being ,if a nuclear bomb is dropped you can still talk if you survive. |
Forum Master
| | Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2001 - 11:30 pm: |
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Honky Tonk Man 593,
We have the tubes and some of the parts for the KLV amps on order. They should be in soon.
Regards,
Forum Master |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2001 - 2:23 pm: |
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does the klv550 work on 11meter when you get it? |
anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2001 - 11:43 pm: |
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the one i bought did. |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Friday, July 20, 2001 - 2:43 pm: |
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Can you mod the klv 351p? |
Don
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 9:21 am: |
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hmmm. i asked hyelectronics.com and they said u need to modify it so it can work on 11 meter. maybe copper makes the mod already? can somone help.
Don |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 7:31 am: |
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Does the KLV 200/V have a preamp for recieve? |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 4:34 pm: |
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What's the latest on the KLV-550's? Just won the auction last nite and it might be the cause of my divorce! I just hope I don't get a 'bad' one- ;') |
cavatist
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 3:50 pm: |
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Can anyone out there tell me anything about the KLV-500 mobile amp? Which amp does it compare favorably too? Etc. Any info you can give will be greatly appreciated. |
jude duhon
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 - 11:33 am: |
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looking for the schematics for the klv1000 |
Jose22
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 10:04 pm: |
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I Just got my new KLV550. Meter knocked out, and board with bulb out,and red tx plate out. Hope to here back from customer service. boxes looked ok. Must be a factory problem.
Is this unit ready for 11 meter? If not what need to be done?
Also won a 200 on auction. It is on way. I hope It is better. Is it ready for 11 meter? What has to be done to get it ready. |
Tech181
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 11:59 pm: |
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Jose,
I heard of this problem a while back. I don't think they do a very good job at the factory glueing those parts in. They dry out and fall out.
When you buy from Copper, everything should be ready to go.
Steve
Tech181
Tech181@copperelectronics.com |
Jose22
| | Posted on Friday, May 24, 2002 - 11:32 pm: |
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Got KLV 200 in today. Funny, it arrived while UPS was picking up KLV 550 that Copper had me file a UPS claim. Copper still charging me for busted amp, but UPS to pay Copper, and then Copper Will credit me. I'm not to certain about that. I inspected box and amp with UPS guy there. Looked ok. Took home and pluged in and went for coffee. Cameback took of standby and keyed up. Click. NO OUTPUT. Place in Standby and get only radio output. Engage amp and only get relay engage. Will have to return. I have 3 other KLV amp scheduled for shippment from copper Tuesday. Will be calling early to cancel until these two problem get worked out. ANY one else had these problems. |
Highlander
| | Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 10:22 am: |
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Its not Copper's or KLV's fault---UPS is definately doing the Samsonite Gorilla routine on your equipment. They have destroyed a KLV-550 and a Galaxy DX2517 of mine. You just can't throw electronics around like that and not expect some things to break. Maybe Copper could make special arrangements in you case and send you the amp you want by Post Office Priority mail, or something. I was to the point where I was going to drive down to Coppers in KY (im in IL), and fill a carload up of the KLV amps. But I finally ended up with a KLV-350 base and two Mod 351p (now the 400p mobile) that work fine. |
Jyd
| | Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 3:22 pm: |
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its not just ups,remember these amps came from italy.thats is alot of change overs from place to place. |
Tech671
| | Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 6:50 pm: |
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Ya never know with shipping. My UPS guys are pretty good. USPS priority OTOH, sent a well bubbled amp to a guy....I think they used it for field goal practice. |
jyd
| | Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 8:31 pm: |
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i guess it would be a good idea if they are checked before they leave copper,then put a green sticker on them.that way you know for sure who's fault it is. |
sixkiller505@yahoo.com
| | Posted on Monday, May 27, 2002 - 4:17 pm: |
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if anybody can give me the site for klv amps i would be grateful. i need the one david was talking about in june.(the one with the pictures and specs.) thanks!!! sixkiller505 ps. if this is the wrong site please just Email me |
Forummaster
| | Posted on Monday, May 27, 2002 - 6:59 pm: |
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KLV Home Page |
Sixkiller505
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 11:01 am: |
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thanks forummaster and jyd good imfo!! 505 |
jebbai109
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 8:10 pm: |
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I have had a kl40, klv203, 200p,klv300p, and currently still have up and running klv1000p. I have had no prolems with any of the amps except the kl40. Piece of s*#t.... Burned it up with 12 watts ssb....
Jebbai 109SoCal |
Dawg
| | Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 3:30 am: |
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There is nothing wrong with the kl40 as long as you treat it right. One watt or less in and it will put around 40 watts out. I believe that it was intended to be a low cost footwarmer for slip seating.If a guy finds a competent tech to adust his radio dead key and slaps the little kicker on top of his radio(with some light aluminum sheet metal for a bracket, and tapping the heat sink for a #8 fine threaded screw to attach the bracket) he has a radio that will be hard pressed to be beat for the money. I had one I thought was •••• until I saw the light. |
Sixkiller505
| | Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 12:59 pm: |
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hey! jebbai109 can u give me imfo on that klv1000 hows that mod swing,and what does it peak out to,and how much imput drive does it really take sixkiller505 |
jebbai109
| | Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 6:04 pm: |
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I have had my amp kick out about 900 watts when my 2990 was driven hard. I have yet to get over that even on ssb. It is working just fine enough for me at 600 though. I run through a PDL II and gets through just about every time :->
Jebbai 109 So Cal 27.475 lsb |
jebbai109
| | Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 6:09 pm: |
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Six Killer
About 40 watts to key but really need about 60 to 100. works best with the klv1000p. I can not tell you about the klv1000. I have the 1000p wich is the high drive amp. on am,I keep my amp dead key at about 400 or so and just get thge rest on the swing. 600 plus watts
Jebbai 109 |
jyd
| | Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 7:52 pm: |
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my buddy has a 1000 klv and it does 1400 watts |
Sixkiller505
| | Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 9:08 pm: |
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thanks jebbai thats what i've been trying to find out if the 1000p will take a 100watt swing.i figured if it would take a 100watt drive,it might swing 900watt or better. thanks a bunch and i hope u have big fun!!i'am next!!i'am going to pick up one, i like your report.my 3000watt is to big for where i moved to,and i respect my neigborhood. thank a lot |
lralph
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 1:29 pm: |
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The KLV-550 DC supply only supports 3 Amps output. |
mikefromms
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:45 am: |
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Are all of these KLV amps tube type? What about some good solid states, any suggestions?
mikefromms |
Damyankee
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 7:25 pm: |
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Mike,
KLV550! Solid State...Sweet
Low drive only - I use 1-1/4 watts on AM, she'll take 20PEP on SSB. Runs on 110v - 7amp draw, ready to talk if you get it from Copper. 73's Ron |
Catfish
New member
Username: Catfish
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 1:53 pm: |
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Hey all,
I'm new to your group, just ordered an S-9 (sorry didn't find this site till after already ordered it) Is there a High Drive KLV that will work behind an S-9, I'm looking for a solid 300watts. Mobile setup.
I was looking towards a KLV or a Texas Star, but I don't want the varible model. Maybe a 350 High Drive or 400 High Drive.
Thanks
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4501
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 2:20 pm: |
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Catfish,
WELCOME TO THE COPPER FORUM!
Sam Lewis Owner of RF Limited / Magnum International Recommend's using the Texas Star 500 for use with the New MAGNUM Radio's that have the Top Gun Feature.
Hope this Helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Catfish
New member
Username: Catfish
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 2:32 pm: |
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Tech808 does copper have a Texas Star 500 thats not the varible? |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 313
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 7:29 pm: |
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leave knob all the way up on ts500, still has same power level switches as a non variable would anyway.
do you plan on using AM or SSB or both? makes a difference on which amp to choose. |
Gonzo
Intermediate Member
Username: Gonzo
Post Number: 163
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 8:36 pm: |
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Tech808:
"Sam Lewis Owner of RF Limited / Magnum International Recommend's using the Texas Star 500 for use with the New MAGNUM Radio's that have the Top Gun Feature"
I agree 1000%....and have same set-up for mobile.
And listen to PatZeroZero.....he knows his stuff. |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 321
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 11:46 pm: |
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thankyou, sir, but that's only because i have a high tolerance for blowing up things til i get it right!
just had to fire up davemade 5 pill...not ready for testing yet, though a couple of keys were impressive.
like i stated above, TS500 is an acceptable amp to use with S9 on SSB, i'm not yet sure there is an acceptable 'mass market' amp for it for AM, that is not a "custom" type. texas star isn't saying what they are considering max input is, they only rate ALL amps(except 1200 &1600)including high drives at 4 watts input. and 45 watts of swing, if it even really is 45 watts of usable power seems too much, especially on AM on ts500.
but hey, it's only money. there's plenty more down at the bank...if it blows up, we'll just test it again, 1 watt less. |
