anyone use an RM Italy amp? I'm using an RM Italy: KL203-p Am SSB and so far I'm liking it, I can push it with 4-5W deadkey and it swings about 150W, Picked it up at a yard sale for $20..
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RM Amplifier
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Great little amplifier for the money, new they are 75-80 bucks. If you want yours to last turn your dead key down to say 1.5 watts. On SSB I would run 8-12 watts PEP. If you get long winded I would also add a small fan. Here is a nice review below from CB Radio Magazine.
cbradiomagazine.com
RM Italy KL203P CB Amplifier | CB Radio Magazine
RM KL203-P Amplifier Review The KL203 has been one of those amplifiers I recommend to people again and again over the years. They are inexpensive, they put out a solid 100 watts, which is more than enough for most DX, and as long as you don’t overdrive them they can last for quite a RM KL203-P...
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I have had one in the mobile for nearly two years. Works very well for what it is.
I have had the KL-503 and the KL-703 and both have worked as advertised . If you do not run them hard they will last you a long time . If you tri to get every watt you can out of a amp any amp will die on you . No matter who makes it.
Thanks Y'all, now I just need o figure out how to turn my radio down..no pots, no adjustment, there is a mod to get a bit more out of it. Might just have to use one of my Uniden 980SSB, I know I can turn it down
I have my 203p mounted to the top of my quad5n using a magnetic plate from my 3D printer and some double side tape. Nice little unit. Coast to coast on a Sirio 5/8 wave from MI.
I've had my 203 for six months connected to a President Bill with a 2 watt dead-key, using a 102" whip with a Breedlove Stake Pocket Mount. Works great!
Hey where you been, haven't seen you on or posting? Just received a KL-503 today and have to figure the best way to hook it up to the Base Station !
How about a 30 amp power supply, two jumper coax cables?
I recommend nothing less than No. 6 AWG power wires with quality soldered ring terminals attached to the power supply.
Right now it's hooked to a deep cycle marine battery. They call for a 40 amp power supply. Gotta get 1.
If it requires a 40 amp power supply, you should consider buying a 60 or 70 amp power supply.
I'll have to look through my bookmarks as some in here gave me suggestions in the past as I planned this purchase when they got back in stock.