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  1. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    That's just one of the exciting things that these ldmos trans have me getting excited lol . I don't think of myself as ignorant but I have burned up a few pills in my day :whistle: Im more detail orented now and have learned its not worth over heating my gear to squeeze out another 100 peak...
  2. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    That's just one of the exciting things that these ldmos trans have me getting excited lol . I don't think of myself as ignorant but I have burned up a few pills in my day :whistle: Im more detail orented now and have learned its not worth over heating my gear to squeeze out another 100 peak...
  3. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    That's just one of the exciting things that these ldmos trans have me getting excited lol . I don't think of myself as ignorant but I have burned up a few pills in my day :whistle: Im more detail orented now and have learned its not worth over heating my gear to squeeze out another 100 peak...
  4. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    That's just one of the exciting things that these ldmos trans have me getting excited lol . I don't think of myself as ignorant but I have burned up a few pills in my day :whistle: Im more detail orented now and have learned its not worth over heating my gear to squeeze out another 100 peak...
  5. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    MAN WHAT A SHOW OFF HAHAHHA :ROFLMAO::LOL: Thanks Kopcicle as soon as your ready to send me a "sample kit" for a practice run let me know lol !! Again Im super excited you saw this thread and jumped in . I know you have covered a ton of this but your input is paramount and always useful to me...
  6. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    Oh so sorry buddy I did take it wrong lol !! That's why I love these forums because grown ups can actually share thoughts and opinions on things and we all live and learn as we go !! Yeah it wasn't until I uploaded the full size image that I even noticed the rough ass work on that board lol I...
  7. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    Also I do ask basic straight forward questions , not only for myself but for other novices and beginner or inspiring tuners lol . I have a good grasp on the basics though haha ! I would love to order some 4mm copper sheet , heat sinks , fiberglass sheet and start tapping and building and...
  8. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    Thanks for the input 9C1Driver ! 73's
  9. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    I completely understand your position KD2GOE , I just have a different outlook on things . Im an 11 meter "CB dude" I know, understand and respect why Hams cant stand stuff like this but with the THOUSANDS of dollars I have spent building up my collection I think its cool that we have...
  10. WINKDOGG

    Twisting knobs , melting wires and putting it all back together again lol EST.1978 and still...

    Twisting knobs , melting wires and putting it all back together again lol EST.1978 and still going haha
  11. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    Thanks a lot 2NC995 ! That's how I feel , I never claimed this was anything super high end or even put my hands on one yet but well worth the conversation and learning experience! The holidays beat up my wallet but my NOS Texas Star 12G is almost ready to come back home and I WILL have a Rocket...
  12. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    Thanks a lot guys ! I am never afraid to try anything 1 or 100 times lol . I just recently ordered a rework / 100 watt iron combo , Im looking forward to tearing into some really small stuff with the heat gun/rework flame thrower lol I couldn't believe that hot air doesn't damage ICs and other...
  13. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    WOW I just saw that pic full size on my post that's some ugly solder work haha but I believe the one being sold is a "new" one !
  14. WINKDOGG

    LDMOS for dummies , could it be this easy ? HAPPY NEW YEAR PROJECT !!

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/SINGLE-DEVICE-1KW-LDMOS-FET-LINEAR-AMPLIFIER-BOARD/150951055048?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3D79ff2351d8444cb1bdf0032dbc0d0d2c%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D223796563779%26itm%3D150951055048%26pmt...
  15. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    I was also considering heat waste and poor harmonics bc of the lack of a tight match , but I suppose biasing them individually would also bring them into "harmony" for lack of a better word . As always feel free to tell me if Im way off base , Im not just a random "screwdriver hack" but based on...
  16. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    Hey Shockwave do you think that's as simple as say , "borrowing" the biasing circuit from an RM Italy or similar box ? Will the surface mount board make this extremely difficult (I imagine a tight fit regardless) And by simple I mean can someone draw me up a solder by numbers biasing circuit I...
  17. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    My opinion based on a few FB messages , he isn’t even a big CB radio fan just a relatively intelligent dude that installs car stereos or something and found a market for budget amps ?? I have an active imagination tho lol ‍♂️‍♂️
  18. WINKDOGG

    Rocketbox info thread !!! Made in the USA with a reasonable pricetag !

    Nah but I wish I could source the parts myself lol he must be buying bulk in China ‍♂️ Still gonna try 1 lol 73’s
  19. WINKDOGG

    TRC-465 need talkback. EDIT died but its back !!

    Unfortunately since we lost Radio shack (im a former district manager , say what you want I can take it lol ) I really don’t have anywhere to go for any small elictrical parts has to be online I’m down to some 1/4 watt mixed resistors and anything I can find in a radio chassis lol ! I can’t find...