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Stick with the seperate amplifier for one if something happens with the amplifier you are still on the air and NOT left without a radio to. Also its easier to control heat dissapation with a seperate amplifier instead of a radio that holds heat in getting hot and heat is what kills the parts in the circuitry.

Another thing to consider is the new radios are mostly smt (Surface Mount Technology) and are not as easy to work on or have worked on if repair should ever be needed and the amplifiers are all layed out in oldschool format so repairs come easier.

Last but least alot of us on the forum with me as one can tell you that the Texas Star DX500 is a great and strong reliable amplifier

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[QUOTE="TonyV225, post: 382286, member: 171"] Stick with the seperate amplifier for one if something happens with the amplifier you are still on the air and NOT left without a radio to. Also its easier to control heat dissapation with a seperate amplifier instead of a radio that holds heat in getting hot and heat is what kills the parts in the circuitry. Another thing to consider is the new radios are mostly smt (Surface Mount Technology) and are not as easy to work on or have worked on if repair should ever be needed and the amplifiers are all layed out in oldschool format so repairs come easier. Last but least alot of us on the forum with me as one can tell you that the Texas Star DX500 is a great and strong reliable amplifier ;) [/QUOTE]

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