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Ericsm34
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Post Number: 15
Registered: 4-2015
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If I was to buy this radio and have nothing done to it, would this work with my KL-203P? or would i blow something in the amp?
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Jtartam
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Post Number: 12
Registered: 5-2011


Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have it, no problem and it works great.
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Radioreddz
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Post Number: 139
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 1:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

it should work perfect with that amp ive been using that combo for 4 month with out a problem and getting great reports on SSB
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Revpo
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Post Number: 754
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 9:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You would have to reduce the radio to 1 to 1 1/2 watts, as is the amp wouldn't last long at all, that model is designed for a low poWer drive, on my amplifier same model I run 1 1/2 watts to it, swings 80 to 90 watts on ssb and 80 on am.
CEF 795
73
REVPO/DOCTOR/CEF 795
Wavin a hand from the cornfields of INDIANA
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Press_man
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Post Number: 851
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Check you tube for some 980 info. There's a video there on how to disable that annoying beep, beep on channel selector + one to open clarifier.

(AM) dead key RT 206 Most say new out of box they only key about 2.5w anyway.

(SSB) power RT 203 don't look for stellar numbers here either

(Modulation) RT 205

These should be marked on the board.
73 Pressman
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Jtartam
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Post Number: 13
Registered: 5-2011


Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 5:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here are the specs.
RM KL-203P MOSFET Linear Amplifier.

0.5W - 10W AM/FM, 1 - 20W SSB input
Up to 100W AM/FM 200W SSB output
13.8V DC
Switchable SSB Delay Relay
26 db gain Pre Amplifier
Frequency 20-30 MHz
Supply 12-14 Vcc
Input energy/power 10 A
Input power 0.5-10 W
Input power SSB 1-20 W
Output power 100 W Max
Output power SSB 200 W pep Max
Mode AM-FM-SSB-CW
Fuse 12 A
Output power level 1
Size 109x125x35 mm
Weight
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Press_man
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Post Number: 853
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 3:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sounds great!

You didn't say which radio you're driving with. That 203 makes a fine companion to the 980 too.
73 Pressman
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Dale
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Post Number: 2218
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2015 - 8:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks pressman for info on 980 .i havent seen any thing on it
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Press_man
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Post Number: 855
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 2:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey Dale

As different techs buy the 980s more info is coming out. Uniden won't release anything on them. They say, "Send it in, we'll fix it." I guess any mods would be gone too. I'll have to break down and get one when I can afford it. A nephew has one and likes it. Real stable little radio, fits into a small place nicely. Like I say, don't expect stellar numbers even after a tune but it is a good sounding radio. There are differing thoughts on the need for a power mike. My nephew's has the stock mike and sounds good. He has the KL 200 behind it and loves the combo.

Where did the hotrod in your a.k.a. come from.
73 Pressman
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Dale
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Post Number: 2220
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 9:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

sounds good pressman. i need big number behind it i like to keep power dower down and just turn up audio then add amp and power mic [if needed]
the hotrod is actually my real cb handle. i love old classic cars 60s-late 70s mostly
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Press_man
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Post Number: 856
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2015 - 3:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dale;
I'm a car buff too.
Short list of my favorites I had and wish I kept:
1957 Bel Air Chevy 396 4 spd/4.56s,in high school.
1949 Ford Club Coupe Flat Head w/2X2s
1969 Chevelle SS 396 4 spd 4.10s
1952 Dodge Wayfarer Conv. Flat 6 w/Fluid Drive
1956 Dodge Coronet 315 w/2 spd auto
1964 Dodge Coronet 383 727 auto w/3.55 posi
1956 Chevy P'up 327 w/power glide
1973 Dodge Demon 440/727 auto 4.30s ran 11.3s
1973 Ford Torino 351 Modified
1978 Ford LTD 2 400 Modified

Then I got into radio, cheaper.
73 Pressman

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