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Rob5mike
Posted on Monday, July 14, 2003 - 6:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a Magnum Delta Force that I use for work and I would like to run an Amp with it But my problem is I slip seat.What would be the best way to hook it up and also is this radio to much for a Shooting Star 225 Plus? On low power The radio will dead key 2 watts and swing about 25 watts.

Thanks Mike
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Tech671
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 6:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Slip seating means you plug into either the cig plug or external power banana jacks. These usually can only provide 15a. The most you can run efficiently off of these sources would be the Delta and a KL203.
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Rob5mike
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 9:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Tech671,thats what I thought.I was thinking about hooking to the battery with large alligator clips but I dont know if it would work like that. Oh well.....thanks for the help. Maybe someone on this forum has the same problem and can tell me what they do!
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Tech671
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Rob,
You'd be amazed at what you could do with that Delta, a KL203, and a decent antenna.
I work part time on weekends slipseating sometimes for a little extra pocket change. I currently have a Cobra 25wx, D104, KL203, ext speaker, lighter plug, and a 12' coax and 4' Francis on a vice grip. The KL is double taped to the 25 and the speaker mounted on the 25. On Sunday mornings I talk to Ga, Ala and Fla with no problem on that setup so I'm sure you could do a little talking with a Delta and a KL203, just set your radio power to about 1.25-1.5w and let it fly.
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Rob5mike
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That sounds like a nice setup and maybe just what I need. The company I work for covers a seven state area, I go out make deliveries and then have to lay over due to being out of hours.Thats when I would be using the amp trying to talk some skip on Am and SSB.I have looked at the KL203 but always wondered if the Delta Force was to much for it.I have tried to use the Shooting Star on low power but it just does'nt work right.
Once again thanks for the help,the Kl203 is what I will try that should be plenty to work the air waves.
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Rob5mike
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2003 - 1:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey 671,I don't mean to sound dumb but could you tell me what you mean by "double taped".is this for ground or what?
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Damyankee
Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2003 - 1:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just a guess here but probably double sided automotive trim tape. Good Stuff... Ron
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Tech671
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 12:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yep, double sided sticky tape.
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Pointman
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 5:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tech 671,
Did you wire your Cobra and the KL203 into the same cig plug or put a two plug adapter on the vehicle?
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Tech808
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 8:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Pointman,

With our's that we run the KL300's on, we have the Radio and Amp wired together useing Quick Disconnect plugs that make it simple and easy to remove the Radio & Amp from the vehicle at the same time.

We use 1 roll of Self Gripping Velcro Strap to hold Amp's to Radio's 3/8 x 96" roll, or you can use Nylon wire tie's.

See links below:

http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodW90-30014+

http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodW90-30012+

Hope this help's.

Lon
Tech808
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Pointman
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 8:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank you Tech 808,
For my application I need to power both units through the cig lighter. At the risk of asking a stupid question, how do the Quick Disconnect Plugs then get used with the cig lighter.
I have never used them before. I want to keep this simple and fast, plug both into the cig lighter, mount the Wilson 1000 on the roof and go...if this is possible.
If not then just the radio but I took Tech 671's post as meaning that this could be done which would be sweet for me.
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Tech671
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 9:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes point, the two sets of wires are joined AFTER the radio's fuse, then to one cig plug. The fuse in the cig plug end is swapped with a 15a fuse.
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Pointman
Posted on Monday, July 28, 2003 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tech 671,
Perfect,
Thank you.
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Tech808
Posted on Monday, July 28, 2003 - 6:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Pointman,

Check out our Review on the Hump Mount w/Speaker in the Subscriber Preview Section Under Hump Mount.

The Forummaster posted it today!

I included Pictures and this make a nice setup for Slip Seating.

It can set on floor or on Passenger seat. Hold's your radio, Amp, and has a Great 8 ohm Speaker.

Lon
Tech808
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Rob5mike
Posted on Monday, July 28, 2003 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for all the help 671 and 808,sounds like just what I am looking for.I'll be ordering a KL203 next week.
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Pointman
Posted on Monday, July 28, 2003 - 9:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Lon,
Thank you,
Looks like a nice piece of equipment. I will be considering it.
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Tech808
Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 8:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Pointman,

You are welcome.

Glad to help when and where I can.

Lon
Tech808
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Milkman21218
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 1:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I DID WHAT TECH671 SAID,FOR SLIP SEAT UNIT,AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER.IT WORKS FAR BETTER THAN I THOUGHT.I NOW TALK JUST AS GOOD AS THE GALAXY 48T'S THAT TWO OTHER DRIVERS USE.THANK YOU! TECH671. MILKMAN21218
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Tech671
Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You're welcome Milk. I'm totally infatuated with those little KL203s. I keep a Cobra 19 DXIII that's tuned to a KL203 wired together to a 15a lighter plug and a K30 mag mount for road trips or rental cars...works like a charm!
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Rob5mike
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I ordered the KL200 and setup my TR396(also purchased from Coppers) for it and have it all wired to plug into the cig lighter and all I can say is"this is the best slip seat setup around" Its easy to get in and out of the truck and it's also an awsome talking setup.The KL200's small size is a plus and when I get long winded it does'nt get hot,it just keeps talking.My SWR is good and even when you are close to another driver it is clear as if you were running barefoot.It works so good that one of the guys I work with has bought one and uses it with a Cobra 29 and is loving it.
Anyways,thanks for the advice,it has been a total pleasure running this setup and when everyone on the yard hears it and asks me where I bought it I send them to Copper's

Mike

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