The BEST Sweep Tube Amp ever made is on the test table

[@davidsharp3110]

I bought both the Thunderbolt 305 and Thunderbolt 101 back in 1985, new in the box. The dealer told me these were made in Youngstown, Ohio. Best tube base amps I have ever owned in my CB career. I'm also very sorry I sold them in 1991.

[@PhoenixRising251]

I bought mine back in early 07. The only thing I've had to repair was the power switch. Bought some extra tubes but never actually had a tube fail or any issues whatsoever. These are some really clean sounding amps when driven and tuned correctly. Not to mention it makes a sweet driver for an SB-220! 😎

[@tractorman1990]

It don’t drive your sb 220 too hard? Is your sb 220 stock?

[@PhoenixRising251]

@@tractorman1990 My 220 has been refurbished by an electronic mastermind and had a few upgraded parts for longevity but only does what it's rated at with the 500-z's. Roster knows this guy but for his privacy he'll remain nameless here. And no my 305 doesn't overdrive it at all. To me it's a perfect combo (at least for me) and I never plan to acquire more power. Now my focus is on a good beam antenna.

[@tractorman1990]

@@PhoenixRising251 awesome man that helps me out 👍

[@PhoenixRising251]

@@tractorman1990 I'll only speak of my experience in radios and amps over the decades but I'll never pretend to know what I don't. Glad to help out.

[@williamcharlesgatlin3436]

I love my Thunderbolt 305 and I love my heathkit sb 200 that is what I started with...Very nice rooster....

[@tractorman1990]

Awesome I’d love to have one… I have a local that ran a thunderbolt 305 and he always had just a booming sound regardless of the radio he ran

[@jamesmagallanez9549]

Hello Rooster. I own a TUNDERBOLT 305. (Original owner). I recently turned amp on. Using a Cobra 2k. Dead key around 4 watts swinging to 200w using Bird meter on avg. I few days ago the amp just shut off. No noise. No smoke. nothing. Is there a fuse inside that could have blown. Thank you. 380. Way out west.

[@dannyadams9743]

Awesome amp

[@samhendrix378]

Nailed it Rooster!

[@OLDMANGAMING1970]

I sure do miss me Henry 1K

[@kevinraynor9116]

I've got the exact same one. But something went wrong. Do you know anyone that works on this amp in or near powhatan va. I was using my cobra 2000 to drive it. Love this thing

[@christophersmith1155]

i had one. it was great.

[@johnjones9642]

Never had a thunderbolt. What's the biggest they ever made?

[@Rooster_Radio]

This one

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

Was that 35w deadkey or pep from the radio? I want to use my Stryker 955 with this.

[@Rooster_Radio]

Peak

[@PhoenixRising251]

The Thunderbolt is a low drive amp sir. I'm not sure how much tech knowledge you have but 30-35 watts PEP is about the max you want to drive into one. I use a Galaxy 2547 (same board as a 959) that tops out around 25 PEP. That'll push my amp to 550-600 so be careful of your input drive.

[@shoneyhulsey6124]

my thunderbolt 101 walks thr dog with my jb12 driving it

[@timeonecop]

Where you live we need a good redeo guy

[@timeonecop]

Im in the market hope your sealing

[@meaganrockey6382]

Rooster would you work on one for me

[@Rooster_Radio]

I don't work on them

[@roger552fl5]

I got 2 of them..😊

[@timeonecop]

How much $$$$

[@robertsmiczsmiczamplificat593]

They were no where close to the best sweep tube amp. The golden eagle 1k or 750 were better. The Kodiak was good too.

[@1cugine359]

Are there still CB communities where people talk over to CB with handles?

[@Rooster_Radio]

Plenty