Jay in the Mojave wrote:
Hello All:

Yes this had to run in someone's mobile, I would think it took way over
200 amps to run. This really has to be one for the hall of fame!

It would take nearly 20 amps just to
keep it on standby. A DC pig it
definitely is. However, as far as
output, by todays standards, it isn't
that big a deal. A daily-use 8-pill
is easily its equal.

I saved the photos on a disk. Where would you put this monster in a car
or truck?!??!!??!?! Hehehehhehehehe

On the floor, in the trunk, or in A
custom box in the bed. In those days
the radios didn't have the frequency
coverage that is common today. That
means that once it was tuned it could
be left alone.

And WHAT mobile antenna would hold a full KW, other than a 102 inch
stainless steel whip ?

A Firestick (heliwhip), the Francis
whips, or even a K-40 or an Avanti
Mobile Moonraker that was tuned right.
It has to be realized that when all was
well that unit was good for 600 dead-key
and 1200 peak.
--

Jay in the Mojave


Jay in the Mojave wrote:

Hello All

This caught my eye. I didn't know they made this type of amps in a
mobile verison!

Looking at the 12 switching transistors on the back of the amp, leaves
one in awe! That had to draw more current than Bolder Dam.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VARMINT-XL-1000-...QQcmdZViewItem


Jay in the Mojave