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new to amps

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by BBR Express, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Apr 7, 2013 #1
    BBR Express

    BBR Express Bobtail Member

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    I have a stryker 497( no peak straight out of box) just would like to know what kind of amp i could drive, and where to set the variable power???
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2013 #2
    EZ Money

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    Most amps like about a 2 to 3 watt input unless its a high drive amp.
    Best to have a CB shop set both the radio and amp up together on the bench.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2013 #3
    BBR Express

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    so a 4x2879 that need a 10 to 30 watts drive would work? and set my radio so it swings to 30 watts?
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2013 #4
    Turbo-T

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    For that radio, I'd get you a high drive amp with four 2879's. A TNT HD 600 would be an example.
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2013 #5
    BBR Express

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    im looking at a fat boy 4x2879 could i over drive that with my radio? im worried about other drivers that use my truck time to time
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2013 #6
    EZ Money

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