Impressive restoration work sir. Hats off. I had the absolute pleasure of talking to prime one time, for me, a small fish it was talking to radio royalty. I'll never forget it.... All the best, to both of you and yours.
You know these interviews with these radio icons are great and inspirational for the young man, and very interesting and sad in a way for me as I grow older. I'm sitting at 60 years old at this point in time. Time has a way of taking what makes you a driven man away from you slowly. These interviews are important and priceless. I Thankyou for being a younger man with the thought and where with all to show the world the importance and inovtion put into this art form.
I found out by trial & error changes in jumper lengths between boxes could steady down readings, get a different box design and had to start over I always ran multi section set up radio to driver to watt swr meter to antenna 😮
Oh Mr Luke. That is the best video I have ever seen in my life sir. To see you masters together i In such a legendary system is exactly why I came to y’all as your biggest fan. I dreamt about the 2-8-32 all night long ,, all I ever wanted ,, I can dream thanks to the both of you . Great rebuild Lord Vader ❤️---Runnin Wild💫
My boy growing up listened to we'll just say Prime 24/7 on his Orion amps and speakers in a Mazda 929 and so did the whole damn neighborhood. Still got the amps but he won't let me have them they've been in his closet for years. Looking good BBI.
One thing i personally wanted to see was. Utilizing the output tuning air variable capacitor. The external knob. Direct from the horses mouth. How its properly used according to Prime and Bbi.
Mr bbi. You have out done your self with this video awesome!! The only word that comes to mind. What a rare piece of history for the radio community hoping whoever ends up with these boxes keeps this video on hand to!!! Nicely done sir
Hey Mr. BBI, that is one impressive, intense and scary amp. Even I would be afraid to use it. Thanks for taking us along and for the detailed information as well, well done!!
What an absolute beautiful work of craftsmanship from both Prime and yourself for the rebuild that who ever buys this is a blessed man. I'm tempted to pull the trigger on this one myself but at this time I am forcing myself to say stick to my plan. But man it would be stored in a bullet proof glass display with armed guards 😁
I would love to have the ability to buy different generations and makers of boxes and see the evolution of the art over the years... and really know what I am looking at to see the little details
When I first saw the video was up and heard they were going up for sale I said to myself that is going to cost someone about $15k. I can't believe I got it right for the first time.
Do any of you know Rocky? Racoon's CB shop? He has a case and wall of trophies in his shop. He hand builds antennas too. He's the best I've personally seen. He used to do Keydown .
BBI, First off.. LOVE your videos dude... i've learned more about RF Amp's than i ever did apprenticing in a Radio station's Engineering Dept... But i've gotta ask... is this the Same Prime Minister from "No Excuses On Da Bowl" ? - Again.. Thanks a Ton - Big Love and Appreciation from Alaska.
Interesting stuff for sure. And the history and "Vintage" (Newer & Older) equipment , designes with progression in builds fascinates me. But the people , the people , their stories , mentors , and ideas ect. is almost always the Star. Like anything those that paved the way , and took the time to teach the newbies and giving advice to get them started , we all owe alot. Always keep dreaming and experimenting , trying to kee up with the new tech. available.
I've watched this video twice and I am amazed with how it all looks and how it works so good. So if Prime said 8300 watts @ 18 volts. We seen over 5k. @ 15 volts. Wonder what the peak would be?? 6500 ???
Theoretical with 5KW carrier it should do 20KW PEP. But this thing can't. The 5KW RMS was only a showcase that it can hold peak for a couple of seconds. Let it peak at 4 / 5KW @ 1KW carrier and it will run smooth.
I'm the one who purchased the last 32 pill skullCracka, and there was a reason why I didn't want a video and it wasn't simply a last minute thing, clearing that up.... If someone didn't open their big mouth on pal talk telling my personal business about me concerning the box I wouldn't have decided not to make a video of it... so what you said mister is very incorrect... that was not decided by me at the last minute...🤔🤨🤔
I was reading that USA and China was at wits with each other over Taiwan. You builders should stock up on HG transistors, because if there are sanctions put on China, you wont get any hg's then... just a thought
@@BoxBuilderIdaho One thing i personally wanted to see was. Utilizing the output tuning air variable capacitor. The external knob. Direct from the horses mouth. How its properly used according to Prime and Bbi.
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I'm 48 I'm not a big tech guy for some reason I thought you built coms I've watched a bit but lost interest could you please explain to me what exactly your building maby it is com,s I dont know you may have to compare to something or dumb it down a bit
@@BoxBuilderIdaho hay thanks for writing back much appreciated only thing I can say is if I need one I know were to go I do have a freind that's may have us it would make a great gift👍
Master crafstman produces HAM radio amplifiers that haw biger transmit power than most microwaves (thats to comprehend power level) Most are on the 1 KW, this one is ghhh stronger. Over 700 A of curent! Over 5 KW. Thats ower 5 hp of brute power. Whit good antenna whole world is in range.
