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A few amp questions

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So I acquired two different amps and a cobra 25ltd for cheap and I was looking for some info to the amps one is a Palomar quadra power and the other is a dynatron vip/II. I don’t have them in my possession yet but was just wondering the power ratings on both of them and I guess any information on them really. Tried searching on here and on the web but didn’t come up with much.
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Anybody??
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Check cbtricks?
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I found nothing on cbtricks.
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Yeah me either. Was just over there. Thanks for the idea though. I didn’t think of looking there.
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Hard to say what they will do, without knowing what's inside!...
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The Dynatron VIP/II is a tube stereo amplifier, won't work on CB,, the Palomar Quadra is a 2 pill (MRF455), 2 to 3w input should do about 150W modulated (@13.8v) depending on condition.

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Ok. Thank you. The tag in the front of the dynatron says it is a transistor rf power amplifier and it also says illegal for class a cb use and covers 9 10 11 meters.
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I think it says 9 anyways hard to see from the picture, but regardless for the price I paid I don’t really care if it’s a paper weight or not, Less than a bottle of jack for another radio and two amps is fine by me.
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If you get them post a pic of the Dynatron, I’ve only seen old pre 70’s stereo equipment with that brand name.

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I will as soon as they arrive. Thanks for all of the input guys. I can copy the pics from the ad as soon as I get home and will send them out.
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so I have these amps in my hands now. The Dynatron VIP/II face plate says covers 6,10 & 15 meters and also says illegal for class D cb use. So I was wrong on the printing. Still can’t figure out pic posting yet🙄 I guess that’s what I get for using my iPhone instead of pulling my laptop out. Sooooo any ideas on the dynatron piece? I can try to email pics if anyone can help. I think we got the Palomar figured out thanks to MD.

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I don't know if it's true but I found this.
"Dynatron VIP / II Ham Linear RF Power Amplifier 6,10,15 Meters 6 Amp 13.8 volts Brand: Galaxy Model:225 Frequency Band(s):RF Amplifier Class:AB1 Supported Modes:AM, FM, SSB"
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Hmm interesting. Where if I may ask did you find this?
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The "Illegal for Class D Use" warning was pretty much generic back in the day as if anyone listened,, it was the same thing as telling someone with a fast car not to speed.
@Derek,, I'll PM you my cell number and you can send me the pics, I'll post them for you if you can't figure it out.

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Low379 wrote: June 14th, 2019, 6:40 am Hmm interesting. Where if I may ask did you find this?
Not the best place to get specification on product but it was a eBay ad.
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Just set it for 10 meter, and start talking!
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