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Capt_hook
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Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 11:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

am looking for a base amp seen this how good are they never heard of them .what is a good price or how much new? thank you Capt Hook
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Tech808
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Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 1:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Capt hook,

The RM-KLV 250 is a Nice little Amp and performs very well if you drive it with 2 to 2 1/2 Watts of Dead Key / Input power.

You will need to back your radio down and it should last a long time.

Hope this helps.

Lon
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Capt_hook
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Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

lon what kind of price do they go for ? average price range
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Tech808
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Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 6:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Capt hook,

Click on the Link below and read all about it.

http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodW90-KLV250+

Hope this helps.

Lon
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477
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Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 4:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Capt Hook
RM-KLV 250 is about $169.00 plus shiping handling is very good price.
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Capt_hook
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Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 7:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank you gentlemen
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jj harbaugh (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted on Friday, July 16, 2004 - 7:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

On the KLV 250 (solid state right?), if the amp is off, can the power meter be used to show the driving power befire you turn it on?
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Highlander
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Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 8:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The meter still works, but I wouldn't count on it to be super accurate--I would use an external wattmeter for that purpose.
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Tech808
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Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 7:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

jj,

Just my own personal experience & feelings but, I NEVER trust any meter on any Radio or Amp.

The way I have seen UPS and FED EX drop packages of Parts, Radios, Amps, and Antennas here over the last 30+ years anything can get jarred loose or broken.

I always use External SWR/Watt Meters and check them weekly into a dummy load and then I check them against each other.

I just feel safer and have never had a problem so far.

Lon
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Crackerjack
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Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 8:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Now thta you pose the thought -what brand meter do you favor -cost/performance?
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Nickel
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Posted on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just wondering peak power! With 2950 2 watt dead key??
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Wolverine
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Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 8:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I posted for days, for an answer to KLV base amps,
under "Ask the tech/Amplifiers.The thread is titled "One tube amplifier. Either I posted in the wrong section, or you guys/techs are very busy. Does the same answers above apply to the KLV-200 base amp? That 1 knob on the front of both amps, is that a plate, tune, or variable? In other words, how do you use that knob. Thanks.
Wolverine.
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Tech808
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Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 8:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wolverine,

The KLV 200 Has a Single TUNE Knob.

The KLV 250 has a Single Adjustable Pre-Amp Knob/Control.

As for the operation TUNE /Procedure I can't help there as I have not owned or used one.

You will have to refer to the Owners Manual which will explain the correct procedure for you to use.

I also answered your other question in Ask the Tech (Amplifiers} area.

Sorry for the delay.

Lon
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Wolverine
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Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 9:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank You, it was worth the wait.
Wolverine.
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Crackerjack
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Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 9:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a 350m same tuning system. You tune the meter for a peak in the meter, I used dead key on LOW power.

Depending on your antenna and SWR, you may need to check it with channel changes, experience will teach you quickly.
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Waverider
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Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 2:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Darryl, I have run the KLV200 (tube amp) for well over a year now and have had no problems. You will need to tune the amp if you make any drastic freq. changes, no big deal. I run SSB 95% of the time and I usually run the amp on low side and it swings nicely and sounds great. I would buy one of these again in a heart beat and I have owned quite a few amps since 1975.
73's
Barry CEF335
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Wolverine
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Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 3:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Waverider. I know you have to re-tune the amp every time you change channels. I run strictly on AM 100% of the time, and I prefer the KLV 200 over the 250 only because it is a tube,
and hopefully will not create as much harmonics and TVI for my neighbors.
Wolverine.
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Mikefromms
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Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Comparing the meter on the KLV-250 to a real external meter I find the amp meter very generous. The one I have shows it putting out more watts and swing than the external meter. It's really a nice little amp. Just be careful with what you put into. I wouldn't put more than 4 watts am and 10 watts SSB. I'd be scared it go kupoot! I now own my second one.

mikefromms

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