One of the nicest CB amps Ive seen was a 4CX5000A crafted in a way that
would make anyone proud.
On the flip side I know of a 75M type running a 3CX10000 that is an absolute
death trap. With his propensity for booze it may not be too much longer. He
didnt come up thru the CB ranks either.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] SB220 w/5 3-500
>I know there are u.s. hams running more than the 1.5 kw limit but I at
> least like to believe that they aren't stupid enough to do it with
> five 3-500s hacked into a SB220 cabinet with the grotesque
> construction shown in those ebay photos--the photo showing the jumble
> of anode connections almost made me sick.
>
> I guess I've always wanted to think the ham running 5 kw is doing it
> with a beautifully homebrewed 3cx3000 amp but maybe not since anyone
> not satisfied with 1.5 kw may do things the 5 x 3-500 way.
> If the wattage is done this way, these folks have more than neighbor
> garage doors or the FCC to worry about; they can start by having a big
> fire extinguisher handy.
>
> 73,
>
> rob / k5uj
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