Mr BBi: I am a retired MIT-trained electrical engineer. I could easily draw a schematic of the amps you work on, but never ever were we trained in the practical aspects of building high power RF equipment. If I built such a thing, it would probably blow up in 5 minutes (but I wouldn't notice because I'd be dead). Great work!
Broadcast Engineer for 40+ years; I'm truly impressed. Great workmanship. I can't believe someone would invest this much in the hobby. Makes custom cars and airplanes look simple. Only women would be more expensive. Hope to hear it on the air.
I was a tow truck driver back in the 90s and early 2000s (I quit after being hit on the freeway).I crimped and soldered my jumper cables (and reinforced the Anderson clips). My setup worked better than anyone else's in the fleet. The company started paying me to set up all the trucks. Yes, you are correct.
In regards to the eyelets, you're 100% correct! Solder effin everything!! I learned that a while back myself. You're definitely right about the amp now. It's a WHOLE different beast! Thanks for sharing the experience!
That's a big ass box,b before you put all the power wires in,it looked like 6 blocks. Of utilities in New York City, that thing is huge,i got that perspective from drinking beer,and possibly, gummy,lol,but they do look like citiese, great video Luke,73s buzz
In high power RF your connections are everything and a little extra on the connectors ain't a bad thing. I am going to try soldering new ground lugs in the future. Anything I can do to entice any bad rf to ground a little more is worth a shot studies or not. One of these days I hope to afford something spicy enough you will want to install it yourself. And jaysus dude somewhere near you is a power plant that is going wtf every time you get on it. Like all the wind turbines for 500 miles slow down a bit and they got to raise a few rods at a nuke plant or two.
Hello Friends, And Supporters Of The World Renowned BBI AMPS: Luke you really pulled out all the stops on this project. Many people would not believe how many hours you worked physically + the other hours redesigning this amp section by section. I really think that there is something missing from when you initially removed the cover. This amp looks beautiful but it's lacking duck tape and electrical tape. Luke another beautiful creation, God Bless and my best to the family, TMP, Unit 22 from N.J.
@@JamesBronson-hy3rb Hello James hope you are feeling better my brother ??? Everyone I was going to see for new years were still sick from Thanksgiving. The o e family I try & visit every month still has a respiratory infection , she can't get rid of it. GOOD NEWS JAMES. BBI is sending out all my boxes for powdercoat probably next week. I'm starting to get excited, it's been long overdue Endeavor. During the holidays I've been working on my shack & setting things up. How are things by you. ???? TMP, Unit 22 from N.J.
@@thomasperina2990 right on my friend I'm starting to feel better I finally caught COVID man I don't know if caught it yet but it is nasty god 🙏 bless waiting for your stuff from BBi
I would love to have a ballpark figure of the cost to build that unit from scratch from the first wire to the finish. Would $35 grand touch it. Nervous as I am with the amps I have I would be shaking like a dog shittin peach seeds an razor blades. Like I said I have a check down before I say one word. You do amazing work brother I wish I had you to build one instead of what I've been through. I was severely taken advantage of in my case and you simply would not believe it if I told you.
I'm betting that there's gonna be a lot of work getting this thing set up in the truck. Hopefully the power system, antennas and the feed lines are up to the task.
Hey Luke, I've Never Seen Someone Polish A Turd So Damn Well ! You Da Man 🙂 I would have lost every fuckin' hair on my head trying that shit ! Again Luke, You Da Man ! The RF Cowboy ! 🤠😎😄
Sounds like the owner blew all his cash on the box and had no clue how expensive it would be to actual feed this beast properly. Most people have no clue how much current it takes to properly feed a 5 pill or or 2x8 box even. Sounds like the client is way outside of his wheel house! I know I could not feed a beast like that and would not want to so I would never purchase something like that.
What power would come out of this amp with just the radios drive ? I know it needs a driver but I’m just wondering what it would do with just the radio hitting it.
I have to comment on the touch lamp deal, I bought my mom one for Xmas and when I was out in my pickup I key my 4pill an the lite had 3 stages and it would go crazy and my mom would fuss an fuss.
The electrical B+ potential sitting up on that elevated pedestal is frightening. Less than millimeters from copper legs that are going Straight To Ground. Im yelling on the inside. What am i missing? Is it not as i just described? 🤦♂️ 👉Baddass box. No doubt. But that proximity has me trippin out.
WOW IT WOULD BE HARD FOR ME TO LET THIS GUY HAVE THIS BACK. I'D TELL HIM IF HE PUTS ONE SCRATCH ON IT YOU GONNA BREAK HIS FINGERS AND PUT HIM IN TIME OUT.
rg400DS works.. wonders .. that realy up the watt .. why ppl don´t reckognize that is realy wired.. like not using better mobil cabel then the rg58 i use aircell7 in my car to lowpower.. less then 1000Watt HF 400WattUHF and ecoflex 15 for 1000watt +++ all band all mode
(｡ ▼皿▼) Excellent work Masta' ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧🌚💫 Do not try and bend the spoon, that's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth...there is no spoon. Then you will see it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself.💊💊
And ther is way way too littel rg393dual shilded teflon/silver in ther.. i use 50MM2/1AWG 1million thin copper strands becaus the power runs in the outer skin and the more fine strands combined to 1 way less air betwin eatch strand then in a thikker strand cabel
Mr BBi: I am a retired MIT-trained electrical engineer. I could easily draw a schematic of the amps you work on, but never ever were we trained in the practical aspects of building high power RF equipment. If I built such a thing, it would probably blow up in 5 minutes (but I wouldn't notice because I'd be dead). Great work!
I'm speechless...I think that says it all. YOU ARE TRULY A MASTER.
GatekeeperAmp stole 5 grand 10 years ago from me. Only devils survive doing business to Veterans and old folks. Thank God for Honest folks
Awesome attention to detail, thanks for sharing. 73’s
Broadcast Engineer for 40+ years; I'm truly impressed. Great workmanship. I can't believe someone would invest this much in the hobby. Makes custom cars and airplanes look simple. Only women would be more expensive. Hope to hear it on the air.
Well done Sir!!! Thanks for sharing the journey.
i'd be happy just owning the driver amp that the owner is going to use to push this beast.
I was a tow truck driver back in the 90s and early 2000s (I quit after being hit on the freeway).I crimped and soldered my jumper cables (and reinforced the Anderson clips). My setup worked better than anyone else's in the fleet.
The company started paying me to set up all the trucks.
Yes, you are correct.
Amazing project. Beyond words. Kudos for pulling it off.
Wow that is a great amp now. Thanks for keeping us updated
In regards to the eyelets, you're 100% correct! Solder effin everything!! I learned that a while back myself. You're definitely right about the amp now. It's a WHOLE different beast! Thanks for sharing the experience!
That's a big ass box,b before you put all the power wires in,it looked like 6 blocks. Of utilities in New York City, that thing is huge,i got that perspective from drinking beer,and possibly, gummy,lol,but they do look like citiese, great video Luke,73s buzz
In high power RF your connections are everything and a little extra on the connectors ain't a bad thing. I am going to try soldering new ground lugs in the future. Anything I can do to entice any bad rf to ground a little more is worth a shot studies or not. One of these days I hope to afford something spicy enough you will want to install it yourself. And jaysus dude somewhere near you is a power plant that is going wtf every time you get on it. Like all the wind turbines for 500 miles slow down a bit and they got to raise a few rods at a nuke plant or two.
Enjoy watching your work
Heck yeah BBI! Very nice and clean looking build!
M r luke, as you always say in the corner. Great job sir. Im impressed.
Congrats on the ultimate re-build'...it's really nice and right now🔥💯
Hello Friends, And Supporters Of The World Renowned BBI AMPS: Luke you really pulled out all the stops on this project. Many people would not believe how many hours you worked physically + the other hours redesigning this amp section by section. I really think that there is something missing from when you initially removed the cover. This amp looks beautiful but it's lacking duck tape and electrical tape. Luke another beautiful creation, God Bless and my best to the family, TMP, Unit 22 from N.J.
Waving a hand Thomas
@@JamesBronson-hy3rb Hello James hope you are feeling better my brother ??? Everyone I was going to see for new years were still sick from Thanksgiving. The o e family I try & visit every month still has a respiratory infection , she can't get rid of it. GOOD NEWS JAMES. BBI is sending out all my boxes for powdercoat probably next week. I'm starting to get excited, it's been long overdue Endeavor. During the holidays I've been working on my shack & setting things up. How are things by you. ???? TMP, Unit 22 from N.J.
@@thomasperina2990 right on my friend I'm starting to feel better I finally caught COVID man I don't know if caught it yet but it is nasty god 🙏 bless waiting for your stuff from BBi
Great video and great work sir!!!!
Outstanding work!
BBI, you do amazing work. Hopefully, one day, I can have something built from you.
I have that same blower on my 32-Pill called "Big Foot" in my truck, I love it I got it from "Wild Dog" 15 years ago. Good Deal! for you.
Hello bro
I've heard so SOOOO many builders say even a 32 pill wasn't feasible with these pills. Hats off on the rebuild you earned respect with this one.
I would love to have a ballpark figure of the cost to build that unit from scratch from the first wire to the finish. Would $35 grand touch it. Nervous as I am with the amps I have I would be shaking like a dog shittin peach seeds an razor blades. Like I said I have a check down before I say one word. You do amazing work brother I wish I had you to build one instead of what I've been through. I was severely taken advantage of in my case and you simply would not believe it if I told you.
I'm truly speechless. That says it all. BBI YOU ARE A MASTER
I'm betting that there's gonna be a lot of work getting this thing set up in the truck. Hopefully the power system, antennas and the feed lines are up to the task.
Oh man that thing cost more then all of my radio stuff. But love it
What the hell! That melt down was crazy! 🔥💪😂🤣
Should put a pair of RU-5296 K&N universal clamp on air filters on the inputs of that blower - clean air in = longer life
This is why I asked if it would have been faster for you to salvage the parts and build him a new amp from the pulled parts.
Believe you me I've had a lot of time to sit around and think about just that question
Jesus drank wine 🍷 😅😅😅😅
Nice job Mr bbi
Someone had to cut a large check! Those vacuum capacitors are not cheap either.
Hey Luke, I've Never Seen Someone Polish A Turd So Damn Well ! You Da Man 🙂 I would have lost every fuckin' hair on my head trying that shit ! Again Luke, You Da Man ! The RF Cowboy ! 🤠😎😄
I thought you were preserving history BBI. this is just another chapter, lol
Sounds like the owner blew all his cash on the box and had no clue how expensive it would be to actual feed this beast properly. Most people have no clue how much current it takes to properly feed a 5 pill or or 2x8 box even. Sounds like the client is way outside of his wheel house! I know I could not feed a beast like that and would not want to so I would never purchase something like that.
10 4 good buddy 😂😂😂
Why no run test on the bench ??
Well sir my hat is off to you and I present the Golden Globe Award.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I feel like Homer inside a donut shop 😂😂😂
Weak sauce lol. Got me crying 😂 over here BBi
What power would come out of this amp with just the radios drive ? I know it needs a driver but I’m just wondering what it would do with just the radio hitting it.
I was waiting for this video, what a surprise...
I have to comment on the touch lamp deal, I bought my mom one for Xmas and when I was out in my pickup I key my 4pill an the lite had 3 stages and it would go crazy and my mom would fuss an fuss.
Good morning brother
how many hours do you have into this thing. That blower looks like it came from a mack truck 😂😂😂😂
bad ass good job
One word. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was thinking about having an amp built but after watching the torture this one has been I'd feel terrible asking.
The electrical B+ potential sitting up on that elevated pedestal is frightening. Less than millimeters from copper legs that are going Straight To Ground. Im yelling on the inside. What am i missing? Is it not as i just described? 🤦♂️
👉Baddass box. No doubt.
But that proximity has me trippin out.
Bump.
How are the positive standoffs isolated? It looks like just copper bars but it can't be that...
I posted that same question. It's nutts if you're seeing that to. I did..
I hope he ends up responding to this because I've got to know how he actually isolated that...
We didn't get luck enough for an answer it seems, I'm just going to assume I'm missing something obvious
WOW IT WOULD BE HARD FOR ME TO LET THIS GUY HAVE THIS BACK. I'D TELL HIM IF HE PUTS ONE SCRATCH ON IT YOU GONNA BREAK HIS FINGERS AND PUT HIM IN TIME OUT.
so, around 15-18 kW output ?
O no .. Or yes.
👏
So is this all 12 volt stuff cause its automotive? Cause thats alot of hamps!!! Peace
Yes sir 12v ish
This is why I Watch your videos. You more of a teacher than you know.
Wow! I'd hate to have to pay the bill on this project
rg400DS works.. wonders .. that realy up the watt ..
why ppl don´t reckognize that is realy wired..
like not using better mobil cabel then the rg58
i use aircell7 in my car to lowpower.. less then 1000Watt HF 400WattUHF
and ecoflex 15 for 1000watt +++ all band all mode
Bro u bought a warranty on that carbon pile at hobo freight. Jus go get another one!!
Lol I rebuilt it. But good point
Dude that box got DOWNNN. I can only imagine what it’s gonna do properly driven and coaxed! Enjoy the videos sir. Keep it up.
it does seem easier just to get a 3000 or 6000 for the same and more output.
Some people that I voltage really scares the shit out of them
In a mobile application?
It's a small hurdle.
@@BoxBuilderIdaho I totaly understand I got the 3 tube lk550 and it scares me.
Bad ass
How long before someone calls begging him to build another one? LOL
Hobbiesst COMMINSENCE. 😁
I'll give ya $100 for a 96 pill like that if you throw in a power supply for free. That's what I can afford these days due to Bidenomics.
2 1000 puff caps gets you 500 puffs
Needed 650 to 700 tho
@@BoxBuilderIdaho depends on what is available. missed what you were shooting for
This box is doing about 25000 watts
The Mad Scientist did it again
So now it's called a BBI BUILT?
Why don't u have 500mcm feeding that amp
Hey BBI long time fan if you thowing stuff away please throw me a 4 pill my way help a starving brother !!!!!!
Hey get back on the air sometimes I miss hearing from you.
(｡ ▼皿▼) Excellent work Masta'
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧🌚💫
Do not try and bend the spoon, that's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth...there is no spoon. Then you will see it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself.💊💊
lol 15 mins in: "welcome to part 3"
And ther is way way too littel rg393dual shilded teflon/silver in ther..
i use 50MM2/1AWG 1million thin copper strands becaus the power
runs in the outer skin and the more fine strands combined to 1
way less air betwin eatch strand then in a thikker strand cabel
all my videos are add free because i have a premium account
I'm same size you are maybe a shade taller,
this box is doing 25000 or 30000 watts
30KW
guessing over 40k
woooooow worst T Bagging Allergi
ever seen