{"product_id":"rm-italy-kl300p-linear-amplifier","title":"RM Italy KL300P Linear Amplifier with Receive Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RM Italy KL300P is a low-drive HF linear amplifier with\nmanufacturer-rated output of 140W AM\/FM and 250W SSB. Its front panel\ncombines HI\/LO power selection, AM\/SSB switching and a switchable 25dB\nreceive preamplifier in a compact heatsink housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-rated output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140W AM\/FM and 250W\nSSB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-drive input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–10W AM\/FM or 2–20W SSB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHI\/LO power selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-panel selection of high\nor low output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable receive preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25dB gain with\nfront-panel control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic transmit\/receive switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOX RTX\nswitching specified by RM Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires 12–14V DC, with maximum\ncurrent draw of 20A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection against reversed\nsupply polarity, with two 12A fuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.06 inches long\n× 4.72 inches wide × 1.57 inches high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRM Italy KL300P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear RF amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM, FM and SSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140W AM\/FM; 250W SSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–10W AM\/FM; 2–20W SSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHI\/LO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceive preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25dB, switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput VSWR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1–1.5:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 12A fuses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 9.06 inches long × 4.72 inches wide × 1.57 inches\nhigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1.90 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup-requirements\"\u003eSetup requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the driving radio's output before connecting the amplifier. Use\nthe correct input limit for the operating mode: no more than 10W AM\/FM\nor 20W SSB. The KL300P is a low-drive amplifier, not a direct match for\na high-power radio operating above those limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a suitable DC supply, correct polarity and wiring appropriate for\nthe current draw. Keep power wiring shorter than 118 inches and use 16\nAWG or heavier wire, following RM Italy's wiring guidance. Keep the\nheatsink unobstructed and connect a properly matched antenna system or\nsuitable dummy load before transmitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not substitute higher-rated fuses. If installed in a vehicle, RM\nItaly requires the vehicle to be stationary before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"us-operating-restriction\"\u003eUS operating restriction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal RF power amplifiers must not be used to increase the\ntransmitting power of a US CB Radio Service station. The KL300P is not a\nlegal CB power upgrade. Observe all applicable equipment-authorization\nand operating requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"is-the-kl300p-a-radio\"\u003eIs the KL300P a radio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The KL300P is an external linear RF amplifier. It requires a\nseparate transceiver and does not operate as a standalone radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-output-power-does-rm-italy-specify\"\u003eWhat output power does\nRM Italy specify?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRM Italy specifies 140W AM\/FM and 250W SSB output. These are the\nmanufacturer's mode-specific ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-much-input-power-does-it-require\"\u003eHow much input power does\nit require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specified drive range is 1–10W AM\/FM or 2–20W SSB. Keep the\ndriving radio within the correct limit for the operating mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"does-the-kl300p-have-high-and-low-power-settings\"\u003eDoes the\nKL300P have high and low power settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The front panel has a HI\/LO selector for high or low output\npower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"does-it-include-a-receive-preamplifier\"\u003eDoes it include a\nreceive preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The KL300P has a switchable 25dB receive preamplifier with\nfront-panel control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-power-supply-does-it-need\"\u003eWhat power supply does it\nneed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRM Italy specifies 12–14V DC and a maximum current draw of 20A. Use\nan appropriate DC supply and correctly rated wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"can-i-use-it-to-increase-a-cb-radios-transmitting-power-in-the-united-states\"\u003eCan\nI use it to increase a CB radio's transmitting power in the United\nStates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. US CB Radio Service rules prohibit using an external RF power\namplifier to increase a CB station's transmitting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-large-is-the-kl300p\"\u003eHow large is the KL300P?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConverted from RM Italy's specifications, the unit measures\napproximately 9.06 inches long, 4.72 inches wide and 1.57 inches high,\nand weighs approximately 1.90 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"rm-italy-operating-notice\" style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e*These units are for industrial, scientific, medical, or export use only. It is a violation of US FCC regulations to operate these units on the Citizens Band or Amateur Radio Services in the United States. Please check regulations in your country before operating these unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RM Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67935228592445,"sku":"KL300P","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/0674\/1262\/files\/rm-italy-kl300p-linear-amplifier-with-receive-preamp-9687554.png?v=1793960533","url":"https:\/\/cbradiosupply.com\/products\/rm-italy-kl300p-linear-amplifier","provider":"CB Radio Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}