I have one with my McKinley DK at 2.5w or so. 25w swings to 100w. If people are talkers the amp will get warm pretty quick. Just put a computer fan and all will be good. Great little, reasonably, priced amps!!👍🏼
I like these little amps. I just got a 203. I tested it with an old 23 ch midland base (keying 3 watts) and i'm getting about 180 pep out of the 203 so my meter is dead nuts on with your Bird!
Yeah the manufacturer on there site says a 1/2 a watt. up to 10 watt.. but the lower I'm sure would be better I'm going to put 3 1/2 in then I'll find out what I get thanks for the great video bud.
I appreciate this video. I just got a KL200P and plan to use it with my Stryker 955 v-2. I set my dead key (AML) to 2 watts. Swing looks to be 25 watts on my Dosy. Hope that's right.
Would not recomment a uniden grant, or cobra 148gtl. They put out a high amount of "average" power that will not show up on a dosy meter or other cheaper meters. The end result is overdriving your amp without ever realizing it. A grant or 148 will do over 10 watts average even if the peak power is showing low. The radio in this video was doing 5 watts average.
I run my KL-203 with a 3/4 watt dead key and let it swing up to 170-180 watts. Any more dead key and it will heat up if you like talking on your radio.
Rooster, can you kindly make video comparison of a cheap Workman SWR/Power meter which what I have cos that's only what I can afford & what's available here in Philippines, with the Bird meter you're using so that I could have a clear idea where I'm at when I trim down my 29ltd classic by the time I get the chance to have a kl203. Like you said, you won't see the true output of a radio with cheap meters. I really would appreciate some help with your know how. Thanks again and 73's.
I enjoy your videos. Thanks I was into CBs in 70s & 80s Thinking about getting back into them I drive Honda accord thinking about president bill and running a amp in the trunk can this amp be remote off & no Any recommendations. Thanks
would this be safe not to blow it up if it was hooked up with a president bill radio?I'm not sure exactly what that radio puts out as a stock radio out of the box from factory? is it putting out too much as stock radio for this little amp I figured maybe with the little small model cb. is that safe ?
Love watching your vids. You replied to a comment question I had a few weeks ago; thank you! What does this radio put out with RF all the way up without the amp? Hope you sell them all.. DB
My galaxy 959 does 32w pep and has a 2w dead key turned all the way down. Should I get about the same pep power you got here or will mine do a bit more since its doing 32w pep barefoot?? It's had a basic peak and tune. The power you got here is more than enough for me I am only curious 👍 Sorry for dumb questions. Never had anything but barefoot radios. I like this 203 because it's small and simple.
So basically 2-4 watts am power and swing to 17 watts would be ok with this amp.. and ssb band with 17 watts swing could work also..OR SHOULD I go in my radio and make both my am and ssb both peak at only 12 watts and be perfectly safe.?
Hi. I have a question. On the cobra 29? If I have a wattage meter. Can I just turn the rf gain down to reduce watts to 2 if I hook up a Rm-200. And make sure SWR is below 1.5. Anything else?
Question, my Stryker I don't think needs a helper, but in case I wanted to, would I need to get it turned down to match the box? I also have a Road King that was peaked and turned and maybe hook it to my little friend? Closest radio shop to me from Athens Alabama is 100 miles so any help would be kind.
Just got one of these, and it's 'hanging up' especially on AM mode? Defective? Only putting 2W in with a brand new untouched McKinley. SWR is nominal at 1.1-1.4 ch. 1-40, readings are from a Dosy TFB 3001...can't speak for it's accuracy except it's dead-nuts on with another Rat Shack meter. Someone said these RM's 'wear-in' after a while, but I'm not so sure about that...?
@@randomprecisionmotors3130 Ebay link doesn't work because I sold out of them. No such thing as "wearing in". If you're running a 3ft jumper try a 6ft and see what happens.
@@Rooster_Radio That was it, I was using a 3 footer, and put the only 6 foot jumper I had on there, and it seemed to fix it, and power-out is up too! 2W in, 120W out by my meter! Thank you for your advice, you are officially my new hero!
yes if youre talking about the 75-822, it works good Idk about that antenna haven't used one but I ran the 75-822 on LO power output it put out 1 and a 1/2 W on LO and the KL203P amp out to a solarcon A99 base antenna it worked well
Link to the KL 203 Ebay listing: www.ebay.com/itm/RM-Italy-KL203-Compact-Mobile-Linear-Amplifier/224137119865?hash=item342f9d0879:g:J48AAOSwrz1fSU2p
i realize Im pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to watch new series online ?
@Jayceon Clay Flixportal =)
@Daniel Huxley thanks, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it!
@Jayceon Clay You are welcome =)
I have one with my McKinley DK at 2.5w or so. 25w swings to 100w. If people are talkers the amp will get warm pretty quick. Just put a computer fan and all will be good. Great little, reasonably, priced amps!!👍🏼
I've done exactly that. I have it in my Shack with my numerous Base stations. Like it. Great low cost alternative. I have 4
Hello Mr rooster nice radio I've got one just like it and it's done good have a good one hillbilly waving
I like these little amps. I just got a 203. I tested it with an old 23 ch midland base (keying 3 watts) and i'm getting about 180 pep out of the 203 so my meter is dead nuts on with your Bird!
They are excellent for the money spent
@@Rooster_Radio How much do you get for em?
Yeah the manufacturer on there site says a 1/2 a watt. up to 10 watt.. but the lower I'm sure would be better I'm going to put 3 1/2 in then I'll find out what I get thanks for the great video bud.
I appreciate this video. I just got a KL200P and plan to use it with my Stryker 955 v-2. I set my dead key (AML) to 2 watts. Swing looks to be 25 watts on my Dosy. Hope that's right.
I was running a phillipines grant into one of these and ran it for about a month,and the mosfets caught fire. 2 watts going in and 20 swinging
Would not recomment a uniden grant, or cobra 148gtl. They put out a high amount of "average" power that will not show up on a dosy meter or other cheaper meters. The end result is overdriving your amp without ever realizing it.
A grant or 148 will do over 10 watts average even if the peak power is showing low. The radio in this video was doing 5 watts average.
Thanks rooster- i was deadkeying 1.75 swing 22 but it was in doubt drove the piss outa my 225 palomar wished if kept that radio
3 watts max I've got a 203 and love it
I run my KL-203 with a 3/4 watt dead key and let it swing up to 170-180 watts. Any more dead key and it will heat up if you like talking on your radio.
Wind it up to 20 dead key 13volts in
@@madeinaustralia2020 I don't think so.
Rooster, can you kindly make video comparison of a cheap Workman SWR/Power meter which what I have cos that's only what I can afford & what's available here in Philippines, with the Bird meter you're using so that I could have a clear idea where I'm at when I trim down my 29ltd classic by the time I get the chance to have a kl203. Like you said, you won't see the true output of a radio with cheap meters. I really would appreciate some help with your know how. Thanks again and 73's.
Nice Galaxy!
👍
How do u set swr on dx. 949 g Galaxy radio
K👀L little amps👍👍
Will turning rf power up on AM work the same way on a Cobra148 gtl ?
I enjoy your videos. Thanks
I was into CBs in 70s & 80s
Thinking about getting back into them I drive Honda accord thinking about president bill and running a amp in the trunk can this amp be remote off & no
Any recommendations. Thanks
would this be safe not to blow it up if it was hooked up with a president bill radio?I'm not sure exactly what that radio puts out as a stock radio out of the box from factory? is it putting out too much as stock radio for this little amp I figured maybe with the little small model cb. is that safe ?
Hello Rooster, 73s.. Listen, have you done a video on how to use the MFJ-971 meter? I just picked up a very nice used one.
I have not
Love watching your vids. You replied to a comment question I had a few weeks ago; thank you! What does this radio put out with RF all the way up without the amp? Hope you sell them all.. DB
around 5 watts with the rf power all the way up, thankyou
Who is the best technician for tuning a cobra 29 classic?
Do you have a website?
My galaxy 959 does 32w pep and has a 2w dead key turned all the way down. Should I get about the same pep power you got here or will mine do a bit more since its doing 32w pep barefoot?? It's had a basic peak and tune. The power you got here is more than enough for me I am only curious 👍
Sorry for dumb questions. Never had anything but barefoot radios. I like this 203 because it's small and simple.
So basically 2-4 watts am power and swing to 17 watts would be ok with this amp.. and ssb band with 17 watts swing could work also..OR SHOULD I go in my radio and make both my am and ssb both peak at only 12 watts and be perfectly safe.?
So when your on SSB you can turn your RF power all the way up?
Hi. I have a question. On the cobra 29? If I have a wattage meter. Can I just turn the rf gain down to reduce watts to 2 if I hook up a Rm-200. And make sure SWR is below 1.5. Anything else?
It looks like you just turned down watts without opening the radio
Hey, could you run this setup on a 30amp power supply?
Yes
Question, my Stryker I don't think needs a helper, but in case I wanted to, would I need to get it turned down to match the box? I also have a Road King that was peaked and turned and maybe hook it to my little friend? Closest radio shop to me from Athens Alabama is 100 miles so any help would be kind.
A stryker 955 turned down all the way ( on the rf power knob) is perfect for driving an amp
Is there any way to test output of the Amp using a multi meter?
No
Is ssb and am the same?Will this work on my Uniden 68txl?
Good amp, but that Galaxy 949 is worthless on SSB. Have one, it's a bookend...
Just got one of these, and it's 'hanging up' especially on AM mode? Defective? Only putting 2W in with a brand new untouched McKinley. SWR is nominal at 1.1-1.4 ch. 1-40, readings are from a Dosy TFB 3001...can't speak for it's accuracy except it's dead-nuts on with another Rat Shack meter. Someone said these RM's 'wear-in' after a while, but I'm not so sure about that...?
Your ebay link doesn't work either...
@@randomprecisionmotors3130 Ebay link doesn't work because I sold out of them. No such thing as "wearing in". If you're running a 3ft jumper try a 6ft and see what happens.
@@Rooster_Radio That was it, I was using a 3 footer, and put the only 6 foot jumper I had on there, and it seemed to fix it, and power-out is up too! 2W in, 120W out by my meter! Thank you for your advice, you are officially my new hero!
Would I be able to hook up this amp to a midland handheld cb that I got hookup up to a wilson 1000 antenna
yes if youre talking about the 75-822, it works good Idk about that antenna haven't used one but I ran the 75-822 on LO power output it put out 1 and a 1/2
W on LO and the KL203P amp out to a solarcon A99 base antenna it worked well
How are these 203's after a year?
Have some locals that have been running them between a year and two years with no issues
@@Rooster_Radio thanks for getting back to me.
How much
I run 15 on sideband at 13v! With small fan! Up around 250w output! P is for piece of shit! Original kl203 way to go
203 and 203p are the same amp aside from one having a pre amp and the other not. I've never seen a 203p or 203 surpass 200 watts peak
Rooster what's your phone number.
Both a waste of money
Why's that
@@Rooster_Radio lot better equipment out there then these two peices of crap.