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Amplifier for dmr radios

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Basically there is no amplifier built for non-repeater DMR radios. Repeaters use the standard Class C amplifiers.
 

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Basically there is no amplifier built for non-repeater DMR radios. Repeaters use the standard Class C amplifiers.
Read the linked thread cited above.
The Chinese bg7sgm amp from taobao works with DMR. 2-5W in for a measured output of around 35W. The amp uses an Mitsubishi 3 stage RF module RA 30H4047M and high speed diode switching to cope with the pulse nature of DMR.

The person who posted this has already bought, assembled and tested this "DMR amplifier." :wink:
 

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I have a hand held amp laying around here that I just tried with an MD-380 and it works great in DMR mode. Its advertised as being compatible with most everything out there and it covers 30-512MHz continuous. Problem is they are a little scarce and pricey, check out the Ultralife A-320.
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