AMP QUESTION

[pimphand442]

can i run 2 linears to my a99 antenna? or can i only use one ? thanks....

 

[GnG8d]

Sure. You can drive one with the other, or you can put them on a switch box, or you can drive one through the other if they are manually keyed.

 

[Se7en]

Sure. You can drive one with the other, or you can put them on a switch box, or you can drive one through the other if they are manually keyed.

is it possible to run them side by side? one radio into two amps side by side then back into a single antenna?:bdh:

 

[wavrider]

Splitters and combiners, modified input and out put circuits.

Easier just to buy a bigger amplifier.

 

[mackmobile43]

Splitters and combiners, modified input and out put circuits.

Easier just to buy a bigger amplifier.

But would you need the combiner before or is it possible to add after the key circuit? Hmmmm!

 

[RatsoW8]

I posed the question to my dog and she turned her head sideways and looked me funny. I did the same thing when I read the question but, no one gave me a treat.

You'll spend less money buying a bigger amp.

 

[wavrider]

I posed the question to my dog and she turned her head sideways and looked me funny. I did the same thing when I read the question but, no one gave me a treat.

You'll spend less money buying a bigger amp.

Smart Dog

Exactly, unless they are two identical amps, it is not worth the trouble.

splitter splits the input so you can have RF going into both amps, combiner combines output of both amps so it can go to the antenna, only one keying circuit.

a lot of detailes to type to explain it but YES it can be done but not without a lot of work.

If you do not know exactly how to do this it is better to buy a bigger amp with the output you want

 

[mackmobile43]

Smart Dog

Exactly, unless they are two identical amps, it is not worth the trouble.

splitter splits the input so you can have RF going into both amps, combiner combines output of both amps so it can go to the antenna, only one keying circuit.

a lot of detailes to type to explain it but YES it can be done but not without a lot of work.

If you do not know exactly how to do this it is better to buy a bigger amp with the output you want

What I would do is to remove the key circuit from both amps then tune both amps into one key circuit with an input splitter, of coarse the key circuit would come after a combiner for both amps.

You can do the same thing with a 4 pill amp with a fancy output tuning circuit and combiner and have a 2 or 4 pill amp in the same cabinet.

This is achievable but not practical so a larger amp is more practical or with a smaller drive stage amp.

 

[pro151]

I see the potential for a spontaneous release of magic smoke if all is not perfect.

Correct, Mack?

 

[mackmobile43]

I see the potential for a spontaneous release of magic smoke if all is not perfect.

Correct, Mack?

Yes and replacement smoke from China is costly.

 

[wavrider]

What I would do is to remove the key circuit from both amps then tune both amps into one key circuit with an input splitter, of coarse the key circuit would come after a combiner for both amps.

You can do the same thing with a 4 pill amp with a fancy output tuning circuit and combiner and have a 2 or 4 pill amp in the same cabinet.

This is achievable but not practical so a larger amp is more practical or with a smaller drive stage amp.

I basically did the same thing with two tnt600 amps,

Combined them to make the 16 transistor amplifier, removed the driver stages and did the input, out put splitter combiner, made a tuned adjustable input for it and worked fine, it really liked the amperage though.

 

[mackmobile43]

The more stages you combine the more amperage drawn = less effeciency.

One large mosfet or tube is probably your best bet and the most efficient scenario.

 

[Se7en]

The more stages you combine the more amperage drawn = less effeciency.

One large mosfet or tube is probably your best bet and the most efficient scenario.

Is it also true the more inline the more splatter ?

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[mackmobile43]

Is it also true the more inline the more splatter ?

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Where you tuning circuit has to be up to the challenge and a filter stage rated for output so higher power does not automatically create distortion.

 

[RatsoW8]

Where you tuning circuit has to be up to the challenge and a filter stage rated for output so higher power does not automatically create distortion.

You've been working out haven't you? I can tell. :