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Freebird
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Post Number: 158
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 - 11:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i going to buy a klv 500 soon and i want to know how many watts i should turn my radio down to to run it on side band and AM.thanks
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Tech808
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Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 7:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Freebird,

The KLV 500 is a LOW DRIVE AMPLIFIER, I would Suggest using 2-1/2 watts to 3 watts of Drive (DEAD KEY) power.

Lon
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Freebird
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Post Number: 159
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks lon that must be why i blew the last one up i had.I was running 10 watts into it on Am and 25 sideband.One last question I want to order some extra fuses those little fuses I cant find anyplace but I know you guys sell them are they the 10 amp fuses FOR THE KLV 500?thanks
~freebird~

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