I'd love to own one of these amps. People can say what they want about RM italy amps but I love my 203's and my 503. I have tube amps but 75% of the time I use the transistor amps. As long as they aren't over driven and low pass filter installed, they are clean and work great.
Definitely heavier ga wiring. I upgraded it to 1/0. Not that it needed it, just happened to be what I had. Best mobile amp I've ever run! Thanks again.
Grear Builder .. Awsome work . and Great Person ... I have same box pushing with my Ranger 40.w radio / my S9 Magnum.. All day on my Big Rig very good reports... 73s..
Where did you order your 9530's from? I need 4 to go in a Palomar 450 HD. Original it came with 7530 I think , ill have to look. But it blew 2 of them and I said what the heck and put 2 used 9530's in it and it works. 260 watts out of a miss matched mosfets thats says a lot. Love to have one of those boxes.
yes they feed back circuit is there. if you look on the sides of the field effect transistors there is a small trace going from input transformer over to a resistor and capacitor then the output transformer. What do these amps look like on a spectrum analyzer with a 200mhz sweep on SSB and 2 tones injected?
Never hooked up to a spectrum analyzer, these are great little amps. I've had one in my truck for a couple years and it performs excellent. The builder told me they were not going to produce anymore of these.
First time I’ve ever seen an amp built with all mosfet type transistors,, how is it working ? What’s the bird average and pep ? What kind of deadkey carrier you putting into it from the radio and radio pep ? Thanks for sharing,,, I see you answered those questions later on in the video ,, thanks 🙏 for the info . Cool looking box
Really? wow, you guys are in the dark ages, I've got nearly 5KW PEP with 1W drive and it's all MOSFET, those bipolar amps are just antique junk these days.
The Megawatt is just for the bench, but you're correct that I could add another. I have a 150 and 250 supply for the equipment I run. I believe they are class AB since they are automatic SSB. I know they are very clean amps.
What ever happened with this amp was it a splatter box or what I would love to fi,d out more info on this, All I see is I don't think he makes them anymore. Please if this board can be purchased with some specs and parts list someone missing out on moneybags.
Not for this builder. There's another guy who builds mosfet amps and he has a website. Rocket box amps out of Las Vegas. You may want to check him out. As far a regular transistor amps, there are several guys building them. Just Google or FB it. Off the top of my head, Carl built, Donkey stomper, fat cat/alley cat, fat boy, plus a bunch more.
@@vegasfordguy thanks. I have several 2879 boxes. I have been thinking about trying a mosfet box though. I'm not impressed with rocketbox performance so far (though I don't own one). I just liked the look of yours and thought I would inquire.
I don't like the splitter/combiner setup. I don't like where the power is terminated. It should be in between the final 8 outputs. I don't like the rf traces going on the board under the output transformers. I don't like the high low switch. Something else to break. If you need high or low, adjust the power at the source . I would like to see what it does on a bird 43 without the peak reading kit. Swing 900 on a 43 without the peak reading kit, and I might be impressed. I build boxes, too. Channel 6 boxes.
All I can tell you is these little amps are solid work horses and run excellent. Never had a problem with them and they put out good clean power. I was anti mosfet until I used these. Totally changed my mind.
Thank you, gonna put one back in the mobile and run it for a while. If all is good then probably will get a 16. The only thing I'm personally worried about is the SMT components. If one goes bad I'll have to send it out for repair as that stuff is small. I also just realized these don't have a remote jack, so that's probably some of the extra wiring in yours. I'm going to have to see if I can add a remote jack to these.
I can hear your fan slowing down when the amp is keyed. You should at least put a car audio supercapacitor in parallel with your power supply to kelp that supplies deliver peak power on modulation. A tip. keep that capacitor as close as possible to the amp. -73 Ella
@@vegasfordguy Actually no hate. I'm an RF guy by trade. FCC doesn't care, so knock yourself out! Just do it right and don't hurt yourself! This amp looks pretty well done if you ask me.
I'd love to own one of these amps. People can say what they want about RM italy amps but I love my 203's and my 503. I have tube amps but 75% of the time I use the transistor amps. As long as they aren't over driven and low pass filter installed, they are clean and work great.
Definitely heavier ga wiring. I upgraded it to 1/0. Not that it needed it, just happened to be what I had. Best mobile amp I've ever run! Thanks again.
That's awesome to hear! I'm glad.
Grear Builder .. Awsome work . and Great Person ... I have same box pushing with my Ranger 40.w radio / my S9 Magnum.. All day on my Big Rig very good reports... 73s..
Where did you order your 9530's from? I need 4 to go in a Palomar 450 HD. Original it came with 7530 I think , ill have to look. But it blew 2 of them and I said what the heck and put 2 used 9530's in it and it works. 260 watts out of a miss matched mosfets thats says a lot. Love to have one of those boxes.
How are they biased?
yes they feed back circuit is there. if you look on the sides of the field effect transistors there is a small trace going from input transformer over to a resistor and capacitor then the output transformer. What do these amps look like on a spectrum analyzer with a 200mhz sweep on SSB and 2 tones injected?
Where do you get these amps?
Awesome, I've had my 2x8 for about 6 months. These are nice for the cost. Thanks for sharing the video. WR0546 in Minnesota
Hello there my SPT-500 is holding up great in these high winds. Do you have any more of the 800s for sale or can you still get them?
If you still have these I would love to see them operate with spectrum analyzer.
Never hooked up to a spectrum analyzer, these are great little amps. I've had one in my truck for a couple years and it performs excellent. The builder told me they were not going to produce anymore of these.
Do u think he could provide schematic or the board source.
First time I’ve ever seen an amp built with all mosfet type transistors,, how is it working ? What’s the bird average and pep ? What kind of deadkey carrier you putting into it from the radio and radio pep ? Thanks for sharing,,, I see you answered those questions later on in the video ,, thanks 🙏 for the info . Cool looking box
Most linear amps use MOSFETs; 2SC2879s are the most popular. Their SOT-123 case handles heat better than others, like the TO-3PN type.
@@garycook5125 2SC2879 aren't MOSFET.
Really? wow, you guys are in the dark ages, I've got nearly 5KW PEP with 1W drive and it's all MOSFET, those bipolar amps are just antique junk these days.
@@M0UAW_IO83 You are correct; my mistake (thank you).
Where can I get one of these?
Very Nice Output I'm guessing these are Class C amps. Glad you got a Megawatt. Get one more & stack them for 100 amps👍👍
The Megawatt is just for the bench, but you're correct that I could add another. I have a 150 and 250 supply for the equipment I run. I believe they are class AB since they are automatic SSB. I know they are very clean amps.
Great set up 3-0-Duece!
Mac Daddy 70 Duece Microphone Fiend, Dice Rollin Reno!
What ever happened with this amp was it a splatter box or what I would love to fi,d out more info on this, All I see is I don't think he makes them anymore. Please if this board can be purchased with some specs and parts list someone missing out on moneybags.
guess its too late now but those surface mount on the output transformers especially on the left side look cracked solder
1 module amp for low, 4 module for high power right?
I want one of these amps. How do I get ahold of the builder
Nice clean amps
Is there any info out there to see all the products offered by the builder? Facebook site, UA-cam, etc.?
Not for this builder. There's another guy who builds mosfet amps and he has a website. Rocket box amps out of Las Vegas. You may want to check him out. As far a regular transistor amps, there are several guys building them. Just Google or FB it. Off the top of my head, Carl built, Donkey stomper, fat cat/alley cat, fat boy, plus a bunch more.
@@vegasfordguy thanks. I have several 2879 boxes. I have been thinking about trying a mosfet box though. I'm not impressed with rocketbox performance so far (though I don't own one). I just liked the look of yours and thought I would inquire.
@@root7205 Rocket box is great man if you run them like that say. I have the XL1000
Excellent job 👏..302!!!! From 549!!!!
I run a Stryker and a 90s Uniden Grant Xl. Beefed!!!
Not bad for a 50 power supply. Might squeeze a little more out of it with a different mic. Those ranger mice are audio killers!!
Yes they are!
only bad thing about them amps is how long will they keep making the 9530 mosfet .... i hope a lone time ...
Can't currently get them due to the Covid nonsense. They used to be $5.00 each 9530 and for what these are they are terrific!
@@vegasfordguy yea with old joe in the white house your not going to see alot of parts now days ...
@@3madeamps That's the truth!
I don't like the splitter/combiner setup. I don't like where the power is terminated. It should be in between the final 8 outputs. I don't like the rf traces going on the board under the output transformers. I don't like the high low switch. Something else to break. If you need high or low, adjust the power at the source . I would like to see what it does on a bird 43 without the peak reading kit.
Swing 900 on a 43 without the peak reading kit, and I might be impressed.
I build boxes, too. Channel 6 boxes.
All I can tell you is these little amps are solid work horses and run excellent. Never had a problem with them and they put out good clean power. I was anti mosfet until I used these. Totally changed my mind.
Nice haul! Congratulations!
Thank you, gonna put one back in the mobile and run it for a while. If all is good then probably will get a 16. The only thing I'm personally worried about is the SMT components. If one goes bad I'll have to send it out for repair as that stuff is small. I also just realized these don't have a remote jack, so that's probably some of the extra wiring in yours. I'm going to have to see if I can add a remote jack to these.
I can hear your fan slowing down when the amp is keyed. You should at least put a car audio supercapacitor in parallel with your power supply to kelp that supplies deliver peak power on modulation. A tip. keep that capacitor as close as possible to the amp. -73 Ella
I ordered a 250 amp alternator and upgraded the battery to alternator wire to 4 AWG in the mobile. Thanks for the advice, it's appreciated.
Who makes the amps? Where did they come from? Is it a secret?
Nice! I need 1 !!
Where can I pick one up ? Sun devil 192 so. Utah
This man knows his stuff!!
Right... but where can we purchase???
I have ONE available that I can sell. Email me at vegasfordguy@gmail.com for the price.
Keep it up man you going to blow that fuse so you're going to blow something else
Lol 🤣
is that a 2x8 ?
Yes, 2x8 all ERF 9530 mosfets.
I think I would rather have a straight 8 myself.
Can i get information for the company that makes them
Unfortunately the last time I spoke with him, he was no longer making them.
Ok thanks
Were to buy them price
How much did you pay
where can you buy these?
He's not building them currently. I think the next best thing is going to be rocket box amps. He uses the same erf-9530 mosfets.
Hey like to buy one if no to pricey
Got any mobile amps for sale
I might. Email me at vegasfordguy@gmail.com
I want won. Great Video. Good Luck
Get a ham license. You can use gobs of power legally on the ham bands.
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I run RM 703 H.D.
Make a good driver.
my opinion does not matter long as the owners happy but as for myself I would be mad as hell 😡😡😡🤬
I’m using a fat boy now think I brother have one of those
Smoking!!!!!
Talk louder, can’t hear you.
I know it! These are just little mud duck boxes, I need to step it up.
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You know these are illegal, right? ;) Why is there so much mystery and intrigue surrounding illegal CB amps? Does anyone care?
LOL 🤣 Always a hater ..
@@vegasfordguy Actually no hate. I'm an RF guy by trade. FCC doesn't care, so knock yourself out! Just do it right and don't hurt yourself! This amp looks pretty well done if you ask me.