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Freebird
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Username: Freebird

Post Number: 531
Registered: 1-2003


Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 11:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Im thinking of buying the Texas Star DX 400V.im going to be talking on am and sideband with it.what is the max power i can push into this amp on sideband and am? also how many watts will i get out of it on both am and sideband?and will it be set up for 11 meters when i get it?...my alternator is 90 amps and i only have 1 battery thast 100 cranking amps will i be ok?thanks
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Tech808
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Post Number: 13122
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 12:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Freebird,

Below are the specifications for the
Texas Star EX 400V


Output Power with 4 watts input ~ 200

Approx. Power Output with 20 watts input ~ 400W

Approx. Max Current ~ 40A

Transistors ~ 4-2SC2290

Class ~ AB1

Power Levels ~ Variable

Relative Output RF Meter ~ YES

10dB RF Preamp ~ YES

SSB Delay ~ Switched

Yes, it will be converted.

Hope this help's,
Lon ~ Tech808 ~ N9CEF
CEF#808 ~ CEF HAM#33 ~ CVC#002
10-10 #61493 ~ 10-10 VP#2688
Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Freebird
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Post Number: 533
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Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 1:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hey thanks 808 that info is a great help!

ps~i meant my battery is 1000 cranking amps not 100.

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