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RM KL203-P
- Thread starter Dr DX
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It is biased as a class AB and will sound good on SSB.
That's my exact setup into a tram triple magnetic mount and tram tbc9 antenna.
did you have to turn down the DK on the Uniden 980 to run into the 203 is my question? And if so is there a POT to do it?
Yes, it needs turned down. There is a Pot, too. Still using my little 203. I run 1.5 ish watts. I have a small USB fan on top. It has many many hours on it. Works like a champ.
Here is the pot. Copied from another post
Cobra 18 WX ST II (don’t laugh)
ShadetreeMechanic posted this earlier.
Cobra 18 WX ST II (don’t laugh)
ShadetreeMechanic posted this earlier.
Yes. Find that thread posted. Shadetree posted it.
I run my 980 with a 450LD and a D104M6B. I feel it might be wise to turn down. Have the McKinley running with the 450 but with variable pwr dwn some.
Thinking simple 980 and my 203 for NC shed. Keep it simple and cheap. Just setup and bolt to a shelf and go. Easy enough for a battery box and 100w solar panel and cheap 10am controller.
I rather leave $120 radio then a $250 10/11 m radio down there.
Just a reminder that the thread is about the -p version
RM ITALY KL-203.
RM ITALY KL203p (with pre-amplifier circuit)
Three button faceplate
KL203 is a two button faceplate.
Innards differ
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Price is similar. I usually see the -p version $15 higher
.
RM ITALY KL-203.
RM ITALY KL203p (with pre-amplifier circuit)
Three button faceplate
KL203 is a two button faceplate.
Innards differ
.
Price is similar. I usually see the -p version $15 higher
.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
When the P breaks and renders the amp useless, one would wish for the non P version. Especially as useless as the P function is.
Not quite. With a DSP speaker, extra noise may be present, but yet fainter signals can be distilled (is my experience while mobile).
That said, I wouldn’t go out of my way for the -p version. Not when it might be $75 plus shipping and it’s still possible to buy (2) non-p versions for $105 shipped.
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Hello. All new to the forum. Can anyone advise on why the Kl203p is suddenly chattering non stop super fast when mic is keyed up on lsb? I does not matter if mic gain is all the way down . It does not matter if mic gain is up and i speak . The relay just chatters super fast & constant . Its not as bad on Usb. , And seems to operate normally on AM . It seems odd to me that it only seems to chatter fast /malfunction terribly on Lsb? I have had this set up in my vehicle and used it for nearly 2 years operating perfect until last week. Its used with Galaxy dx 959 and Wilson 1000. The radio output watts are variable on this unit, and the knob is turned counter clock wise outputting about 2 watts into the Kl203p . All 3 items i bought new and never have opened up, or modified any of them in any way. The swr is always hovering around 1.5 - 2.0 range. I do understand this is not the beat or ideal. However its been this way from day 1. I rarely use this set up and it has very low use on it. I tried many things to lower swr. I tried swapping antennas, swapping coax, adding ground points etc. but it never got as low as i wanted. With all of this being said if anyone could advise me on how to correct this fast chattering on sideband it would be greatly will be greatly appreciated. I'm considering buying a brand new kl203p , or the kl203 but i would rather not re purchase until necessary. I dont even know of a cb repair place in my area anylonger as most are long gone.
*Thank you kindly*
*Thank you kindly*
Joe, check your voltage to the unit. If you are running both the 959 and the 203 off of same power supply there may not be enough juice. I run a separate designated supply for my Palomar. If you are running both mobile, then take a look at wiring, or how you have it wired. Possibly, need to install 8 gauge directly to the battery with sufficient fuse at the battery, I would run a separate run for each. Grounding is very important. I ground back at the battery and close to the units, say at the seat lugs. I have gone even as far to ground the external enclosures to the seat lug. The cab should be bonded to the frame also. Hope that helps. But I think you are experiencing insufficient power to the radio and linear.
Now Shade? You mean to tell me you don't like to P? I P a lot, sometimes it helps to P. Makes one feel better after a good P session, makes one glad they had to P. Especially when it was a distant contact with poor DX and due to having P you able to do so.
