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Recent content by 543_Dallas

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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    If he already has a 6 pill the 8 pill won't make much difference. He will see more power on his watt meter but people he's talking to won't notice much if any improvement. If that's what he want's then that's what he want's. If money is the issue it's not worth it.
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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    Hard to say. People used to list CB amps as ham amps trying to stay out of legal trouble. If you new to all of this I can understand why that would be confusing. You kind of have to know what you're buying.
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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    Yes. They are bipolar transistors. The Toshiba 2sc2510 is still available but they are require 24 volts. 8 of them plus shipping will cost you $800
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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    We're talking about the same thing. The transistors in these amps are round and white like a big aspirin. Pill is CB slang for a transistor. Usually a Toshiba 2sc2879. The last time I looked at a genuine Toshiba 2879 they were nearly $200 a piece. There are some counterfeits out there that look...
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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    You couldn't buy 6 real Toshiba transistors for $500 a few years ago and I know they are insanely expensive now. Something is fishy about that. Ill bet he's using the knockoff Toshiba look alikes from Ebay. RFparts is the only place you're getting a genuine Toshiba 2879 from. Edit: Im not...
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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    I misunderstood. If you're wanting a complete kit with everything you need there aren't any options I know of.
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    Have not seen much of this radio

    Post pics of the inside if you can. I'm curious if it has a modulation transformer.
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    Have not seen much of this radio

    My guess would be that it's certified CB radio. It can't have any of that extra stuff. The 6 digit counter on an AM rig is silly.
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    New to CB radios, trying to find a kit to build a 8 pill linear amp.

    ICA Manufacturing has most of what you need. I haven't bought any pill amp stuff in years but back then you didn't save much by building it. Builders save by buying in bulk. If you make some mistakes and have to buy more stuff you'll end up spending more. There used to be free amp plans floating...
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    Amp recommendations/ box builders

    The knockouts are nice. That's a 6 1/4" jigsaw hole. It wouldn't be pretty without the edge trim.
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    Amp recommendations/ box builders

    I can see where the sleeve would really help. I can feel a huge difference with the top cover off. Thanks for the blower info. It's mucho better. Loud is ok by me. The amp is remote operated from the garage. Tuned for 3885 and I can move around quite a bit and not worry about retuning. The ant...
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    Amp recommendations/ box builders

    The local Grainger has one. I used a 2C647 that I had.
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    Amp recommendations/ box builders

    I like that blower. Makes my 134 cfm unit feel inadequate.
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    Amp recommendations/ box builders

    Yes, safety choke. I guess most are going to tune on AM with a whistle or voice and never see accurate readings anyway.
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    BBI

    I agree with that. I could never get the braid to not look sloppy. I had a Cobra XL350 with the braid and it was the nicest looking one I've saw. I don't believe it's necessary with the copper boards everyone uses. Years ago CCM said something about it being done on printed boards to make sure...