Linear Amp Question

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  1. kc0iv

    kc0iv Light Load Member

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    Question 1 You don't really need 18 feet of coax like some think.

    Question 2 Install the SWR/Watt meter between the amp and the antenna.

    Leon
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    kc0iv, Jan 18, 2012
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    Just leave your existing coax and add a 3' jumper for the amp. If you need a longer hunk of coax for the amp, then go for it. If you put a meter inline, use another 3' piece of coax. That should be inline before the antenna.

    Radio to amp to meter to antenna.
     
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    Thanks guys!
    Kinda what I thought but wasn't sure & don't wanna mess up what I have now, or hurt this radio.
     
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  4. aka big country

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    what kinds are good and do i need to get anything else?
     
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  5. WA4GCH

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    how much does a good radio cost??

    Anywhere from $200 -20,000 dollars

    This one is mid range at about $1400

    TS-2000 .... with a preamp and antenna tuner.
     

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    I have 959 love the radio.. :)
     
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    I have had 2 of them and you are right good radios.
     
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    thanks
    greatly appreciated
     
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    How do you do it legal and get out? I dont want any legal probs. I would like to get more distance!
     
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    Ah.....Sorry, Im slow.....
     
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