Since there seems to still be some confusion on the subject here is a
nice article written by Roy Lewallen W7EL, the author of eznec software.
He explains "RMS" power in layman's terms. A very good read.
http://www.eznec.com/Amateur/RMS_Power.pdf
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Gary K4FMX
Dennis12Amplify@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 3/26/05 10:13:22 AM Central Standard Time, g8gsq@ic24.net
> writes:
>
> Vrms is the (square)Root of the Mean of the Squares (of the Voltage
> samples). When you work out Vrms^2 in order to work out the power, you are
> squaring the squareroot, so the r in rms disappears and you are left with
> the Mean of the Squares (of the Voltage samples) --- (V^2)mean or
> (V^2)average, if you prefer. (V^2)average/R = Paverage.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> Steve,
>
> This is an explanation that makes sense and one that I can understand.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dennis O.
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