random East Coast amplifier wattage question

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  1. Sep 7, 2011 #1
    Smaggs

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    I don't know how much power this thing pushes. I have stock twin antenna on my truck, but if I try the High setting, it just distorts. Low and off both work normally, with the low setting giving me the push I need when talking to another big radio in hilly terrain.

    Here's a pic. It says East Coast on the side, but I can't find info for it online anywhere.

    Just wondering what kind of watts it makes on the high and low settings.

    Any info would be appreciated :)

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  3. Sep 7, 2011 #2
    WA4GCH

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    IF you can read the AMPS it is drawing you casn figure the input AMPS * Volts = watts the output will be about 40% of that now many amps are class C and if you try and go to high ower they will distrort ...
     
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    Smaggs Thanks this.
  4. Sep 7, 2011 #3
    Smaggs

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    oh... novel idea. I'll grab my voltmeter next time I'm home and check it out!
     
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  5. Sep 8, 2011 #4
    WA4GCH

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    MUST have 2 transistors and run around 100 watts not a shabby gain from 4 watts
     
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    Yeah... my memory tells me this thing is 25-50 watts on low and 100-200 on high, but it's been years and I can't find any information at all about East Coast Amplifiers online... sigh.
     
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  8. Sep 8, 2011 #6
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    The whole reason I want to know the wattage is just for kicks and so I can match my antennae on my truck to my power source.

    I know my SWR is good, but I don't have a power meter capable of reaching high wattage. I may also stop by a reputable CB shop and ask them.
     
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