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Radio514
Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 8:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I want to get the KLV-550 and was wondering if it will do good with my Uniden washington dead keying at 3 watts (no wattage control). This will be my first amp so I'm new to this. If the KLV-550 isn't the right amp for this radio then can someone recommend an amp similar to this one because I really like the looks of it. If it's just a matter of lowering the dead key then what should I lower it to?
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307
Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This amp would be awesome on a washington with 3 watt dead key. You will have audio out the ying-yang...

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tech671
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 5:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'd recommend dropping the radio carrier (dead key) to 2w max.
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Radio514
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 9:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cool. At least I know I can get the amp. Tech671 why do you recommend dropping the dead key to 2w max?
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Ironmask
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 11:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Radio 514

I agree with Tech671. There are more techinical reasons than paper allows.
I run my 550 at 1 1/5 watts with great results.
It runs cooler and longer that way.
I know you would be happy with the combination you speak of.
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tech671
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 5:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

1.5w in on highest setting gets 100w out carrier from the 550. Will run cooler and not overmod due to too much peak to carrier ratio or get muffled, heating due to too small peak to carrier ratio.
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Radio514
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Would I be better off installing a wattage control so I can have some play or is unecessary?
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Butcher 318
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would just so you have more flexibility to dial any amp in just right, shouldn't cost that much either.

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