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747
Intermediate Member
Username: 747
Post Number: 190
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 9:18 am: | 
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I am looking at getting a KL-500 from Copper... A few questions.
#1 - would it need to be converted? If so, what's the steps?
#2 - what is the optimal and max dead key to put into these amps?
#3 - what is the max swing you want to put into these amps?
Thanks in advance! |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 12033
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 9:29 am: |
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747,
#1 ~ NO it will not need to be converted if you purchase it from Copper Electronics.
#2 ~ Input power:1-4 Watts (It is a LOW Drive Amplifier) and I would recommend 3 to 3-1/2 watts Input.
#3 ~ I would suggest 10 to 12 swing as you have 6 power level's to use.
W90-00020 KL-500 Mobile *
FEATURES:
(4) SD1446 Transistors
Frequency 25-30 MHz
Input power:1-4 Watts
Output AM power 300 Watts
26 dB Gain
On/Off Switch
AM/SSB Switch
On/Off Switch
Mode AM-FM-SSB-CW
Power levels 6
Size 170x295x62 mm
Supply 12V
Fuse 3x12A
KL-500 Mobile
Hope this help's,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
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Linx
Junior Member
Username: Linx
Post Number: 43
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 10:00 am: |
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I've had a KL-500 since for about 6 years. When I bought mine they were about $100, if that tells ya how old it is, lol. Anyway, I love mine, and I am sure you will too. It has run flawlessly. I've ran it hooked into a cigarette lighter and directly to the battery like it is now. My dead key is 1.25 watts on my Cobra 148 GTL and this amp really sings. My radio swings about 20. It comes through my speakers in my truck, as well as the other cars around me and my house if I use it at home!
Hope this helps,
Rob - linx
CEF#830 |
747
Intermediate Member
Username: 747
Post Number: 192
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 12:18 pm: |
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I take it that Copper still price matches online competitor's prices? One of your competitors has a special this week that I would like to take advantage of, but get it from Copper since the last time I ordered from the other guy they charged me 3 times and shipped the same item 3 times... 3 seperate orders - one week apart from each other!
Moderator Note!
Call 1-800-626-6343 and ask for Customer Service. Let them know where the other place is and once they verifies the price and that they have it in stock we will beat that price. |
747
Intermediate Member
Username: 747
Post Number: 193
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 9:47 pm: |
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One other question - I've seen the KL-500 advertised with a black heatsink, and with a red heatsink.. Which one is the most current shipping with?
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Linx
Junior Member
Username: Linx
Post Number: 45
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 6:42 am: |
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Black. I've seen the pictures of the red one, but never seen one in person. I've probably seen 10 KL-500's in person...all black. |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 909
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 2:19 pm: |
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I had the red one, nice looking but I would rather have black. they are nice amps though. I regret selling mine.
Roger |
Cowboy_bob
Member
Username: Cowboy_bob
Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 6:31 pm: |
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I had a KL500. If it has 4x1446 pills in it, wouldnt it be considered a "Straight 4"? There is no driver pill. SO, why would the maximum input wattage only be 4 watts? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 12496
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 6:43 pm: |
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Cowboy_bob,
The KL-500 was not designed to be a High Drive Amplifier.
CLICK ON THE BLUE LINK BELOW
KL-500 Mobile
FEATURES:
(4) SD1446 Transistors
Frequency 25-30 MHz
Input power:1-4 Watts
Output AM power 300 Watts
26 dB Gain
On/Off Switch
AM/SSB Switch
On/Off Switch
Mode AM-FM-SSB-CW
Power levels 6
Size 170x295x62 mm
Supply 12V
Fuse 3x12A
Hope this help's,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2 |
