Mirage B-23 30 watt amp question

[wesm1957]

I picked up a use B-23 amp and I have a question about transmitting with the amp not powered up. Am I able to transmit thru the amp without causing damage to the HT I am using. Also will it transmit with out power on 70cm?

Thanks
Wes

 

[N4KVE]

If there is no voltage going to the amp, you can transmit UHF through it no problem. It would be invisible to the radio, & antenna.

 

[AgentCOPP1]

The vast majority of amplifiers will allow current to flow through them when they're not turned on. I have a 2 meter amp in my truck and when I transmit on 70cm, the relays simply don't switch and the RF passes right through the amp no problem.

 

[wesm1957]

Thanks for the info!!!! Soon I will be using the amp in my shack. I have a dual band mobile on the way.

Wes