CB Amplifier recommendations

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Re: CB Amplifier recommendations

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Yes, will work. I suggest to use lowpass filter after the amp.
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That will be my next investment in a small Amp for mobile use I had a CTE 797 way back in the 90’s similar to a zetagi was a nice size Amp with 6 settings if my memory serves me right
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The Amps I see are mostly RM Amps any reviews in these specific Brands
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I have had a couple of RM-203p and I am happy with them for a cheap amp. They sound better on SSB than regular transistor amps.

100 watts (or more like 80 watts in reality) is enough for me. After that it gets much more expensive for diminishing returns.
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I’ll Bear that in mind mate if I was getting 80 watts out of the Amp plus the radio it would be a big help Especially on
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With a sensible input of around 6 watts FM they easily do 80 watts. You can drive them up to 10 watts but it doesn't really increase the output very much, and all you are doing is making extra heat and shortening the life of the amp.

On SSB I have run them up to 15 watts PEP input and that gives around 160w PEP (On my meter)
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