>
>Hey guys,
>
>I am having quite a debate with a group of hams and cb'ers about the subject
>of RMS power. I have been a Ham for almost 44 years and have never had
>anyone deny that there is such a thing as RMS Power. I am aware that there
>are other amplifier manufacturers on this reflector and I would like some
>input on how to calculate RMS Power of a linear amplifier. .. ... ...
/\ In amateur radio circles, both PEP power and "locked-key"/AØ/NØN
power are measured in RMS watts. With a sinewave, RMS watts =s 1/2 of
peak watts.
cheers
- R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734,AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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