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RFX75 add on linear

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by poorboy126, Apr 19, 2012.

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  1. Apr 19, 2012 #1
    poorboy126

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    Hey have any of you guys had any experience with a Powerband RFX75 linear that you install on the back of your radio and it adds like 60-70watts? I'm thinking about putting one on the back of my Galaxy 33hml instead of running a old Comet 200 I have laying around, whats you guy's thoughts and opinions on this idea? Maybe you guys have a better idea, I just want something to swing around 80-100watts and really don't want to run an external linear with all the extra wires and headaches. I also don't want to spend $450 on a Galaxy 98 either but it would be nice.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2012 #2
    Rat

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    They work the best on Cobra radios. That and it does not increase your carrier like a linear does.

    So in a cobra, you will still be keying a low dead key but once you talk into the mic then your peak power will increase to around 100 ish watts.

    Good setup to get over the locals but I don't think it will help distance much, not like a linear does anyway.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2012 #3
    poorboy126

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    Ya I just was thinkin it was a good deal brand new at $99 installed.
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2012 #4
    kajidono

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    I've got one on my 29LTD and I like it. No problems out of it yet.
     
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    WA4GCH

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  8. Apr 20, 2012 #6
    country29

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    get that comet 200 matched to your 33 and you will like it a lot better than the rfx75. i personally prefer a separate linear, but thats just me. you have more versatility with the comet, hi/lo, receive and you can turn it off and just use the radios power. just my .02
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2012 #7
    Carolina Thunder

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    The RFX will do just fine on the back of your galaxy-as long as it is installed correctly.....you do not need to go out and buy another radio.
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2012 #8
    poorboy126

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    Ya after thinking more on this I guess I'll just run the Comet. Do any of you know if you can have a linear peaked and tuned so to speak like you can a radio? Also have any of you had or know of anyone who has had experience with Comet Amp's good or bad? Thanks for all the replies guys and be safe.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2012 #9
    WA4GCH

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    :biggrin_2556: Peak and tune :biggrin_2556::biggrin_25513:

    Well I don't see why not however I would leave it alone ...
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2012 #10
    Mad Dog 20/20

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    I sure you could find some immoral tech to "peak and tune" your amp (fleece you of your $$$)
     
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