Gatekeeper In Amp Building Concepts - Building A Texas Star Sleeper

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  • @gunslinger8130
    @gunslinger8130 8 років тому +1

    Dude, I love watching your videos. Where I live, I am the only guy in the area that has ANY knowledge of this stuff...working on radios, amps, computers...so technically I am "The Tech Guy" in my neck of the woods, and I've learned quite a bit watching you. I am currently in the process of learning the in's and out's of amp building...I want to be able to build my OWN amps from scratch, and I'm in the process of starting up my own radio shop here where I live...hell, everyone brings their gear to me anyway, I may as well make a legit business from it. I'd love to be able to design, build and tune my own line of home-built amps for the radio crowd where I live, as well as maybe an e-bay store. I am still in the learning process, though. My current mission at the moment is finding a decent Bird 43 meter, a high amp power supply with variable voltage and a digital voltage and amps readout meter, kind of like your set up. I'd give my left nut to have even HALF the equipment that you have...lol.

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому +1

      Well keep your left nut cause you may need it lol lol. brother I honestly have what you call, "Just Enough To Get By" meaning i need a lot more equipment then I have. You can go to ebay and find this guy named matt something I can't remember the rest of the letters to his username but it will be really easy to find him go to eBay and search for bird 43 and just look at the people's username is the person that Matt 2K or something like that well anyway he sells a setup with a aftermarket bird 43 meter movement line section and cable for just $140, then you can get you a plastic case or buy a metal case from fatboy to put the meter in. this will at least get you started. I personally try to only use genuine bird equipment because I am using my industry standard equipment for a precise readouts so there is no need to be using non bird equipment cuz I'm trying to keep everything as precise as possible but I have tried these aftermarket meters and they seem to work just fine.
      maybe one day I'll be able to I have kits for purchase that people can build their own amplifiers. keep pushing forward brother if you're the only person around where you live when you have a hole that needs to be filled.
      I am the same way also I got into computers around the age of six and started designing software around the age of 10 back in the old school AOL 2.0 warez days making proggies and feeding off of others source code lol. around the age of 13 or 14 I started phone phreaking and that is when I begin to learn how to solder following schematics and such so all that didn't prepare me a bit for this.
      Thanks a bunch for your comment my friend keep watching the videos as they come along I plan on doing a lot more of these informational videos.

    • @gunslinger8130
      @gunslinger8130 8 років тому +2

      1883GotDown
      -- That's awesome, you sound like how I grew up...lol. My late Grandpa (R.I.P.) used to work in the oil fields. I was around the age 4 to 6 and he'd bring home all the mechanical stuff from the fields, timers, meters, mercury switched timers, etc...and he'd give them to me, hand me a pile of tools and say "Ok, kiddo...take 'em apart and put 'em back together"...that's how I got started learning to fix things. He had the old rotary dial 40 channel Cobra 29XLR in his work truck, and had a Cobra base at the house...and that's what got me into CB'ing. I do have a question for you...I have an older PDC700 meter, a Yeasu YS-200 meter and a Drake W4 meter with 200 watt and 2000 watt scales in switchable forward and reverse modes. I have calibrated the PDC700 and Yeasu meters the best I can, but the Drake meters are giving me hell. Can you calibrate them to your Bird meter and how much would you charge?

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому

      +Gunslinger Survival hey brother sorry for the delay I'm getting back to you on this question I need to get way better at responding to my comments but yes you can send that Drake on down and I will match it up for you for $20 no biggy. shoot me a message over at this email and I will get you my address
      threemanpro then AT then the gmail then the DOT then the COM

    • @gunslinger8130
      @gunslinger8130 8 років тому

      1883GotDown
      -- Got it. bro. Dude, I really appreciate it. I may just send you my PDC700's, they are the older set, as well as my Yeasu YS-200's...calibrate them all as close to your Bird 43's as possible so I can get some fairly to damn close accurate readings for people. I appreciate it, bro. What ever it costs...$20.00 each, discount for multiples, I may send you some stuff as partial trade payment, I'll email you...whatever dude...I gotta get this done, bro. Thanks!!!

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @nostang069
    @nostang069 8 років тому

    great things if you keep making amps like that great work, all does bird watts and amazing tuning.

  • @randyguay7115
    @randyguay7115 Рік тому +1

    I never had saw this till today.
    My 667 8 pill sleeper.
    I love but i would like to get the texas star buttons and meter in the case.
    The buttons i think is doable the meter not so much.
    If i cut the board like what you did there and flip the switches up side down and move the lens as needed it may fly. For sure they wont fit the right way.

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  Рік тому +2

      Cool man...yeh I have over 1k videos so its tuff imma organize them better in my play list soon.

  • @nostang069
    @nostang069 8 років тому +1

    yes you should, to show that you are making everything from scratch it's amazing. not precut copper board everything hand made. And doing 530 bird watts and over a kw pep with 2 mrf455's driving a 4 pill is pretty amaizing!!!!!!!!!!

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому

      thanks a lot brother. yeah it feels better when you do build one from scratch like that. it for sure takes more time but it is worth it in the end. one day i will make my own case as well. like mr. Tech Nine does. well see how it goes.

    • @jeephoffer758
      @jeephoffer758 8 років тому

      amarican made

  • @jimgresham5529
    @jimgresham5529 4 роки тому +1

    Old Millwright tip when no tap oil around. Twist tip of tap tool into a bar of hand soap for lube.

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      Omg does that really work?

    • @jimgresham5529
      @jimgresham5529 2 роки тому

      @@1883GotDown Yes and if nothing else...spit on it !

  • @miguelsalami
    @miguelsalami 3 роки тому +2

    🔥MERCY🔥

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +2

      Indeed

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @SKYHAWK0115
    @SKYHAWK0115 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful sleeper box Gatekeeper ! It's amazing how these boxes perform. Gatekeeper....I have been totally re-doing a DX 350 HDV Texas Star and it powers up, has receive pass through and dial watt functions that work. The relay keys up along with the LED on the meter, yet the amp meter does not show any sign of OUTPUT. I have capacitive trimmers on the input and output transformers with a value of 280 pf. My bench watt meter shows 40 watts on the 1000 watt scale. I am using a variable power set at Two watts on my radio and 14 volts power to the amp. All parts on the amp have been replaced including the transformers and two tochiba 2879's pills. I am also using a 50 ohm dummy load. Can you tell me why I am not seeing a good output on the ( onboard amp meter ) and on my bench wattmeter ? At least all the functions are working, but would like to see this working to its peak. Thanks, Billy....Albq. N.M. 1 /27 / 2023

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  Рік тому +1

      Last things I would check are the capacitors ontop of the transformers and as far as the input and output caps go you should be able to use what it calls. Since Texas Stars are all etched boards the tuning is the same and doesn't need to be fine tuned usually but under social circumstances.....look up the schematics ans follow the values for the input and output hope that helps buddy

  • @SKYHAWK0115
    @SKYHAWK0115 5 років тому +3

    Actually, Gate Keeper you ought to make videos showing every step of building linear amplifiers from start to finish showing every detail. You won't be loosing any business. It is time you passed on some of that knowledge to people that want to learn. Now.... that is what I would like to see you do, sometime soon.
    Billy.....Albuquerque NM

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      It is coming buddy

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @1883GotDown
    @1883GotDown  8 років тому +6

    Should I do more videos like this? Yall let me know!

    • @jeephoffer758
      @jeephoffer758 8 років тому +1

      yes more details

    • @unit_10
      @unit_10 8 років тому +1

      yes mo vidz

    • @jeephoffer758
      @jeephoffer758 8 років тому +1

      Absolutely

    • @gremlin69
      @gremlin69 8 років тому +1

      oh yea! very interesting looking forward more videos

    • @jeephoffer758
      @jeephoffer758 8 років тому +1

      yes I enjoy watching the videos not many people down here in my neck of the woods using cb's but when they lose reception on their phones lmao BTW I liked the gas pump video you did with the TV cutting off a bit curious what you was running on that keyup lol. enjoy your vacation bud I'll Halla back later

  • @ranchnone853
    @ranchnone853 8 років тому +1

    about the transistors screw holes, slightly counter drill the holes before you tap the holes for the machine screws....

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому +1

      youll have to explain to me better on the LL what your talking about. thanks a bunch!

    • @ranchnone853
      @ranchnone853 8 років тому +1

      +1883GotDown. ...... Gatekeeper, give me a call and I will explain .......

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @kenneth6731
    @kenneth6731 2 місяці тому +1

    I would like to know how the bias works on these amps and how it is accomplished.

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 місяці тому +2

      I have a few videos teaching this.... go look it up goto my play list and look at my Gatekeeper in amp building concepts

    • @kenneth6731
      @kenneth6731 2 місяці тому +1

      @@1883GotDown Awesome, thank you sir. I appreciate it.

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 місяці тому +2

      @@kenneth6731 vert welcome!

  • @byates59
    @byates59 6 років тому +1

    Why do you and other techs call RMS, bird? Thanks for the video!

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      Cause the meter is call a bird that we use to measure RMS it is just slang

  • @RCI2950
    @RCI2950 8 років тому

    Great Job Gatekeeper! Love all your vids. Nothing but Pride brother, Pride!...amazing work. How about you somehow tie that Blue keying relay LED to the meter in the end? Just an idea, have a great vacation.

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much buddy!!!

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @225rc
    @225rc 8 років тому

    Great job

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому

      thanks as always but my longest UA-cam video viewer

  • @josephinbody676
    @josephinbody676 8 років тому

    when you getting back to the candy builds

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому +1

      I have over 20 candy painted and painted builds in rotation right now

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @jamesmaloney1118
    @jamesmaloney1118 7 років тому +1

    I got two pill need be Fix's how can I get up with you?

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      Srry I dint get back with you....im sure you got it fixed by now

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @rodent2477
    @rodent2477 8 років тому +1

    I need help were you at

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому +1

      threemanpro then AT then the gmail then the DOT then the COM

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @roberthofmann4629
    @roberthofmann4629 8 років тому +1

    yes gate keeper Cinnamon Bear says so

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому

      roger that cinimon bear lol wow what a name

  • @ronaldharp4785
    @ronaldharp4785 4 роки тому

    does gate keeper have a e-mail

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      Yes he does lol
      Threemanpro at gmail dot com

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @jtsgarage2999
    @jtsgarage2999 7 років тому

    home depot got me a box

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  7 років тому +1

      moonshiner 773 lol roger roger!

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @nostang069
    @nostang069 8 років тому

    it is as good as the Skywalker amp!!!!!!!

  • @3madeamps
    @3madeamps 8 років тому +1

    yea

  • @ranchnone853
    @ranchnone853 8 років тому

    most definitely .... from Ranch55

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  8 років тому

      thank you bud...your project is in motion brother.

    • @ranchnone853
      @ranchnone853 8 років тому

      That is great. I am looking forward to your videos on them, and putting them to use.

  • @CrustyCowboy
    @CrustyCowboy 4 роки тому +1

    Oxidation

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      Clear coat!

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

  • @jtsgarage2999
    @jtsgarage2999 7 років тому +1

    well i got something for ya something like this but bigger abclass wen yo ass calls lmao jk still waiting bro

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      You ever get it done

    • @1883GotDown
      @1883GotDown  2 роки тому +1

      By the way, just wanted you to know I have started uploading videos again :) Pleasebcome by and watch a few. I ALSO just recently released a 5 video series on the 5 building blocks of an amplifier and If you want to support me, leave a comment and some thumbs up & thumbs up on other peoples comments.
      It really goes a long ways in helping UA-cam show my videos more due to the way they have the algorithm set up now.. Thanks so much in advance.
      BTW This is my last video I released:
      ua-cam.com/video/dHA-2blbX3k/v-deo.html

    • @jtsgarage2999
      @jtsgarage2999 2 роки тому

      @@1883GotDown im trying get back into it after gump took me i got away from radio