Carl Built

[9C1Driver]

20 years ago there were probably a dozen different builders. Davemade, X-Force, Fatboy, No Name, Joker, Cookie Built, Worldwide, SkullCracka, Donkey Stomper just to name several. Today there are not too many options and they are all now handicapped with HG finals. I'm sure Carl or Hopper will do a fine job for anyone in the market.

 

[dave457]

It pays to due your research before buying an amp
Unless you buy off the shelf one's like rm italy or Texas star
And their is definitely some that are better than others

 

[Tokin]

It is nice to get feedback from folks who purchase and use the gear. When im paying hundreds to thousands of dollars i want all the feedback i can get before making the purchase. Its not a game, its helping to ensure im making the right choice and getting the best quality for my money.

 

[Staybolt]

It pays to due your research before buying an amp
Unless you buy off the shelf one's like rm italy or Texas star
And their is definitely some that are better than others[/QUOTE
What I do with my money is nobody's business. I might also add that I've owned many Texas stars, ect ect in the 30 years I've been on cb. Why does every post on here have to devolve into arguing?

 

[Tokin]

Absolutely its your money, spend it as you see fit. No one was playing a whos best game. There are a few good builders atm who understand HG pills. Carl is one and Hopper is another that folks here have some experience with. Both do good work.
If youre happy with your correspondence with Carl buy from him. No one is arguing.

 

[groundwire]

Just bought me a 24 pill hopper built to add to the rest of the collection. I cant believe i spent that much money on a cb amplifier, omg!

 

[Staybolt]

I ordered a small m 80 2 pill to see if I like Carl's stuff. If it works out o might buy a 4 pill.

 

[Staybolt]

Got my m 80 today and it rocks behind my 148 gtl! Sounds clean and mean! I'm happy!

 

[Pappas and Beer]

20 years ago there were probably a dozen different builders. Davemade, X-Force, Fatboy, No Name, Joker, Cookie Built, Worldwide, SkullCracka, Donkey Stomper just to name several. Today there are not too many options and they are all now handicapped with HG finals. I'm sure Carl or Hopper will do a fine job for anyone in the market.

I am not so sure Donkey Stomper was around 20 years ago, more like 10 years ago.

 

[151Jackhammer]

I have had everyone of the boxes you all have mentioned. BBI is by far the master. And carlbuilt would be my next pick.

 

[groundwire]

I have had everyone of the boxes you all have mentioned. BBI is by far the master. And carlbuilt would be my next pick.

 

[Shockwave]

I have had everyone of the boxes you all have mentioned. BBI is by far the master. And carlbuilt would be my next pick.

The position of "Master" builder has yet to be taken in the CB world. That position will easily be held by the first person to start producing amplifiers using the same RF transistors in 12 volt ham radio equipment (Mitsubishi RD100HHF1). Everything else is hopelessly obsolete, using substandard knockoffs of the original Toshiba.

 

[dave457]

Why doesn't this master builder use any thermal tracking?

 

[groundwire]

Why doesn't this master builder use any thermal tracking?

And high swr protection circuit? If all these cb amp builders are so called inovated and pushing the bar why are they not adding these said features that are important and useful in thier amps? If its to hard for these " amp technicians " to figre out, at least copy the circuit from an hf amp.

 

[freecell]

the swr protection afforded rf power transistors is contingent on their operation within the device manufacturers specifications. "no high swr protection circuit needed." the user can implement this protection anytime he wishes.

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