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>
>On Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:06:04 -0400 "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@contesting.com>
>writes:
>>
>
>>Around 1980 or so, linear amplifier ratings all changed from dc
>>input power to peak output power.
>>
>
>Hi Tom,
> I think that was to conform to the evolving FCC regulations that
>metamorphosized in a couple of steps, from the traditional 1KW DC input
>power to the final, to the current 1.5KW PEP output.
>
? agreed
> Read the regulations carefully and it seems that CW ops got about a 3
>dB boost but, SSB mode operators (and AM'ers; all 7 of them remaining...)
>actually lost!!!
>
? But the 3db loss for the seven was a modest gain for over 100k active
amateur radio operators. .
> I wonder if that was the true intent... or just another curious side
>effect of government regulations.
>
? allowing AMers to run c. 3000w pep output while CW ops were limited to
c. 700w was undoubtedly not equal treatment under the law.
> Also, under this scheme, there is little incentive to design efficient
>power amplifiers. Sigh...
>
? So build a G2DAF "Class C Linear". As long as the splatter is
confined to the Amateur Radio Service band in use, and interference to
ongoing emergency communications does not take place, it's perfectly
legal according to Part 97.
- cheers, Marv
Rich...
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures
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