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Amp questions.

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Freightlinerbob, Aug 28, 2012.

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  1. Aug 28, 2012 #1
    Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    I've got a turned up 148GTL and a Texas Star 350 High Drive. Can I use these two together as is?

    Also, to power the amp, can I wire it to the main wires at the fuse box in a 2005 Columbia? The batteries are a long way from the dashboard.

    What gauge wire? It has a 30A in line fuse.


    Thanks.
     
    Freightlinerbob, Aug 28, 2012
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  3. Aug 28, 2012 #2
    Big_m

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    Connect to the battery is best. I'd run a 8ga wire.
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2012 #3
    Flip Flops

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    I wouldn't think a 148 would over drive that amp, PM Rolling Radios he's top notch with amps and install..

    If it were me I'd go 4 gauge direct to the battery but thats just me..
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2012 #4
    Rat

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    That would be welding cable which is over kill for an amp that draws maybe 30 amps at peak. 10 guage is big enough for a 350. It will flow more then enough current to feed that amp without any heating issues to the wire.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2012 #6
    jessejamesdallas

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    I wouldn't wire the Amp to the fuse box, I would go straight to the battery, least with the Hot wire...The negative wire you could just ground to the frame...And since you said it was a long way to the battery, I wouldn't use anything smaller than 8ga...(be sure to use the same gauge wire for your negative side)

    You said the 148 was "turned-up"....Turned-up to what? DK higher than 4w's and your asking for problems...
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2012 #7
    Freightlinerbob

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    22 on SSB, "swings" 17 on AM. Or so I'm told. Was also told that since the amp is a high drive, it would not be an issue.
     
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    jessejamesdallas

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    No that shouldn't be a issue...I would still keep the DK under 4w's tho...
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2012 #9
    Flip Flops

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    4 gauge is not welders cable.....
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2012 #10
    Rat

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    Dang near, still huge over kill for a 350 HD amp.
     
    Rat, Aug 31, 2012
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