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  1. BammBamm

    Help with amp info

    Ok. I took in an older amp on trade and can’t find any info on it. It is about 7 inches long 5inches wide and 3 inches long and one end has the typical so-239 connections and the other has 2 switches one labeled rcvr amp off- on and the other is power on- off. It also has 3 lights and says...
  2. BammBamm

    Amp build

    A lot of good information and answers and I thank you all. Like it was said in an answer that it’s a want...I mean anyone can buy an amp. I have thought about the expense and I have a full machine shop where I work and they also acid etch pc boards so I have that benefit. Turning an aluminum...
  3. BammBamm

    Amp build

    Its getting to be that time of year that I need inside things to do. I currently run a 980 ssb into a RM 203 amp but like everyone else I want more. I could buy an amp but I think it would be fun to build my own. I have plans on a dvd and I’m thinking of a 1x 4 and hoping for maybe 350-400 Watts...
  4. BammBamm

    Why Do YOU Use an Amplifier?

    I run a Uniden 980 into a RM203p and currently I am using a Tram triple mag mount and Tram TBC9 antenna. Without amp I’m at 1 1/2 watt swinging to about 8 and with amp it’s about 23 swinging to 90 ish. I’m in the Chicago area and have truckstops and highways everywhere so in order to talk more...
  5. BammBamm

    Mobile Antenna Recommendations for 05Ford F150

    I’m running a Tram tbc9 on a Tram triple mag mount. Got the antenna from Walmart on line for $15 shipped. It hits a lot of stuff but for $15 it’s replaceable.
  6. BammBamm

    whats the dumbest thing

    I had a new car that I had invested way too much into to make it faster and upgrade the suspension...after paying for a cpu tune I decided to “see what it would do” ...I got clocked at 143 in a 75 by a not so friendly Indiana state trooper at 3am on my way home from work...I hadn’t had a ticket...
  7. BammBamm

    11m WWDX member misbehaving ...

    We have a similar issue here.. the difference is we have a group of about 10 mid to senior aged guys who feel 38lsb is their channel and seem to have 6-10 hour rag chews whenever skip is rolling..any other time they can be found on channel 33am. We can talk over them but we are unable to hear...
  8. BammBamm

    Who's the best?

    I’m running a Uniden 980ssb into a RM 203p and it does great for me. I’m getting about 90 Watts am and 140 in ssb. By no means am I the big dog on the block but I can make contacts and with my Tram triple mag mount and Tram TBC-9 antenna I have about $300 invested including the tune on the...
  9. BammBamm

    Pickup truck mounting

    Another pic
  10. BammBamm

    Pickup truck mounting

    This is current setup..triple mag mount.
  11. BammBamm

    Bearcat 980 w/ AD-203

    Even mounting it to the bed rail behind the cab may not work..mine didn't on a 2017 ram. Swr wouldn't drop below 3 and I found the bed is mounted on rubber! I have since went with a Tram triple magnet mount on the roof with a Tram TBC-9 antenna, I have a 980 SSB into a KL203p and besides the swr...
  12. BammBamm

    Weak solar cycles = another big decline of the 11 meter local & DX population

    I have a problem according to my wife, you see wherever I go if I see an antenna on a vehicle I'll ask what kind of radio they are running or if they have heard of my local radio shop or if they are on WWDX..Slowly I have built a small group of about 30 people within 20 miles of my home that now...
  13. BammBamm

    RM Italy KL-503 woah! is stock CB safe?

    I'm running a 203p at 1 1/2 watt dead key. Going to a 503 soon. How many watts peak on AM are you seeing?
  14. BammBamm

    Complete new mobile setup

    A few weeks back my set up was stolen and today was the day to replace it. This is the new stuff..Uniden 980SSB into a RM Italy kl203p and decided to use a Tram triple magnet mount and I can hear the haters but....a Tram TBC-9 antenna. The radio is set at 1 1/2 watt deadkey swings to about 7...
  15. BammBamm

    Is CB Radio Dead In Your Area? Maybe Not. Try This!

    I guess I'm lucky..I live within 30 miles of Chicago and I live about in the center of 4 major highways "about 7 miles in any direction" can always find someone and we have locals who chat nightly.
  16. BammBamm

    Mobile antenna mount issue

    Ordered the Tram from walmart.com for $48.70 with free shipping to store.
  17. BammBamm

    Mobile antenna mount issue

    Ok I can' t decide on a mfj or tram 3 magnet mount..is one better? I will never run more than 500 watts into it.
  18. BammBamm

    HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SITE

    Same problem here
  19. BammBamm

    1 less radio..not by choice

    Well it happened, my truck was broken into last night while parked at work on the night shift in a fenced lot with cameras! My truck was one of 7 cars hit. Mainly took stereo stuff from cars and change..took my 980ssb, Ts250 amp and predator 10k along with change and small stuff. We have them on...