This is more of a "Comment" than solution for readers. The wattage output will be only the final amplified source. That linear on AM will probably 180watts more likely 150 watts dependent on finals in it. They can be pushed a little harder but they will have 75 or 90 watt transistors at best 2X90=180watts. 2pill linear as they are so lovingly refered to. The moral of the story is linears are generally advertised at high wattage. We have not even got into Highdrive and Low linears. But i would call that low not even knowing the model it is way to much PEP in to the poor little thing.
IT could??? peak power, 14-15volts yeah.. the 4300 should put out 80w by itself.. as long as you have a low deadkey ie 1-5watts it should be fine. just don't put high wattage into an amp like that.. it will get hot QUICKLY.!!.. make sure your swr's are low low low.. 1.7:1 or lower... so your not getting reflected power... i would put a wattmeter with swrmeter like a mfj. or vectronic cross needle meter inline just to monitor it.... they go for $75 @ most places. Good investment... call email if need more help
The 4300HP Runs a Single 2SC2290 Final That Produces 75-80 Watts of Peak Power with about a 20 watt dead key. For you to be able to run that small of an amp he had to turn down both or you would fry that amp quick. It was a necessity. As for your SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) get a meter, a radio shack one will do (50 buck or so) A workman for $35 off e-bay is sufficient as well.. It should read both SWR and Watts so you know what you are putting out the rear as well. That SWR meeter is will read the heat coming back down the coax. With 400 watts you want no less than 1.7 That is the highest you want. 1 is the goal but 1:1.5 If it is 2 then your in not so good ground and above 2.5 then shut it down and adjust the antenna or coax or both. You did not list what kind of amp you are using but I would stay around the 2 watt dead key for a 400 watt amp. Be advised though, linears are illegal on 11 mete (CB) Fines can be $10,000 dollars.The 4300HP Runs a Single 2SC2290 Final That Produces 75-80 Watts of Peak Power with about a 20 watt dead key. For you to be able to run that small of an amp he had to turn down both or you would fry that amp quick. It was a necessity. As for your SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) get a meter, a radio shack one will do (50 buck or so) A workman for $35 off e-bay is sufficient as well.. It should read both SWR and Watts so you know what you are putting out the rear as well. That SWR meeter is will read the heat coming back down the coax. With 400 watts you want no less than 1.7 That is the highest you want. 1 is the goal but 1:1.5 If it is 2 then your in not so good ground and above 2.5 then shut it down and adjust the antenna or coax or both. You did not list what kind of amp you are using but I would stay around the 2 watt dead key for a 400 watt amp. Be advised though, linears are illegal on 11 mete (CB) Fines can be $10,000 dollars.
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This is more of a "Comment" than solution for readers. The wattage output will be only the final amplified source. That linear on AM will probably 180watts more likely 150 watts dependent on finals in it. They can be pushed a little harder but they will have 75 or 90 watt transistors at best 2X90=180watts. 2pill linear as they are so lovingly refered to. The moral of the story is linears are generally advertised at high wattage. We have not even got into Highdrive and Low linears. But i would call that low not even knowing the model it is way to much PEP in to the poor little thing.
IT could??? peak power, 14-15volts yeah.. the 4300 should put out 80w by itself.. as long as you have a low deadkey ie 1-5watts it should be fine. just don't put high wattage into an amp like that.. it will get hot QUICKLY.!!.. make sure your swr's are low low low.. 1.7:1 or lower... so your not getting reflected power... i would put a wattmeter with swrmeter like a mfj. or vectronic cross needle meter inline just to monitor it.... they go for $75 @ most places. Good investment... call email if need more help
The 4300HP Runs a Single 2SC2290 Final That Produces 75-80 Watts of Peak Power with about a 20 watt dead key. For you to be able to run that small of an amp he had to turn down both or you would fry that amp quick. It was a necessity. As for your SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) get a meter, a radio shack one will do (50 buck or so) A workman for $35 off e-bay is sufficient as well.. It should read both SWR and Watts so you know what you are putting out the rear as well. That SWR meeter is will read the heat coming back down the coax. With 400 watts you want no less than 1.7 That is the highest you want. 1 is the goal but 1:1.5 If it is 2 then your in not so good ground and above 2.5 then shut it down and adjust the antenna or coax or both. You did not list what kind of amp you are using but I would stay around the 2 watt dead key for a 400 watt amp. Be advised though, linears are illegal on 11 mete (CB) Fines can be $10,000 dollars.