B5love08
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Trying to get a little more power out of my midland 1001z radio for work my guys are just out of range more watts and modulation will be great but I'll take more watts
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How do i tune for more watts on midland 1001z
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If the factory tuning was not done right you might be able to get a tiny bit more power out but nobody will notice any difference at the other end if you go from say 4 watts to 5 1/2 watts or whatever the radio will do, which is probably not much. In some cases the radio can actually have less range with a little more power because the audio amplifier used to modulate the transmitter will not change, so more power usually equals less potential modulation density.
You can improve range slightly and intelligibility by backing down or removing the modulation limiter and/or adding a good power mic that is well matched to the radio. Or buy something like the Stryker SR-94HPC which actually is a 40 watt radio. It dead keys at 10 watts and modulates nicely to 40 watts as a properly designed 40 watt radio should.
You can improve range slightly and intelligibility by backing down or removing the modulation limiter and/or adding a good power mic that is well matched to the radio. Or buy something like the Stryker SR-94HPC which actually is a 40 watt radio. It dead keys at 10 watts and modulates nicely to 40 watts as a properly designed 40 watt radio should.
If this is for commercial/business use, you are better off to contact a reputable local 2 way shop for professional options. Seeing a company owned vehicle show up in today's world using CB radios doesn't send a very promising image. Some 25 watt mobile radios on VHF simplex operating on a FCC licensed channel isn't that expensive. A local shop can assist with all the paperwork needed.
FiveFilter
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The best way to get any noticeable amount of additional power out of that little 1001Z is to leave it just as the factory issued and simply connect it to a little Italy RM KL 203P amplifier and then to the antenna. For less than a hundred bucks, this little amplifier will boost your signal by 50 or 80 watts or so, which will get you heard. And since the 203P draws only 10 amps, it doesn't take anything larger than standard 10 gauge automotive wiring to keep things happy.
Of course, all this is assuming you've got a good antenna, which should be as tall as you can stand it. The longer the antenna, the better the communicating no matter how many watts are going out of it. My personal choice is a 4.5-foot Wilson 500 for my sedan and a 5.2-foot Wilson 1000 for my F250, both magnet-mounts.
Of course, all this is assuming you've got a good antenna, which should be as tall as you can stand it. The longer the antenna, the better the communicating no matter how many watts are going out of it. My personal choice is a 4.5-foot Wilson 500 for my sedan and a 5.2-foot Wilson 1000 for my F250, both magnet-mounts.
Since you are not worried about operating illegally why don't you get you a 180 foot rohn tower moonraker IV antenna and a 1000 watt D & A Phanton amp and just wash out the entire band.
You mean the D&A Warrior 1000 don't you? The Phantom would key up at 475 to 500 and modulate to 750. At least that's what mine would do. The Varmit XL series were extremely bad about splattering all over 23 channels. Got rid of all my CB stuff in '80.
Mine dead key 750 and peak 1300 in the 1970's mine was a triple stage and was pale yellow and brown and I was driving it with a tram d201 at 12 watts dead key and peak 25 to 28
If your radio and amplifier are working properly you will see a 6dB or 4X increase in peak power at 100% modulation, so if you dead key at 750 watts you should get 3,000 watts. Otherwise you are overdriving the 1300 watt amp or the radio is not adjusted right or your not using a peak reading watt meter. Same goes for the D&A Warrior post.
I agree if the OP wants to see some significant improvement in range, a small amplifier is an option.
I agree if the OP wants to see some significant improvement in range, a small amplifier is an option.
What ever I was 17 and in the mid 70's
That's why you missed out on all the chicks back then, they knew you didn't have the right swing.
First check the output wattage of your radios, should be minimally 4 watts, then check the SWR of your antennas, adjust for lowest reading. If that does not help then I agree with jaspence, get better mobile antennas and/or base antenna. Go for those with the highest gain. You can also get better range using Single Sideband vs AM.
Better antenna, SSB, and keeping away from channel 19, can do wonders.
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