Well, I'm beginning to think that they're Class AB2................based on
the latest comments.
They must be cathode driven with at least 100 watts to provide linear
operation.? Now I wonder if the 100 watts is being deducted from your power
bills.
Funny thing about AMPS............gotta really get a handle on the input power
needed to make for good signals.
Oh, and I'm guessing too that these are SSB rigs to boot.
Man, what one can learn by just reading.
73
Chuck
W4MIL
-----Original Message-----
From: David Ackrill <dave.g0dja@tiscali.co.uk>
To: amps@contesting.com
Sent: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 5:09 pm
Subject: Re: [Amps] So-Called Utility "Smart Meters"
Anthony Rick wrote:
> I don't think these meters provide constant transmission of data. From my
> understanding, a reading is sent after a data request is made. It makes it
> possible for a meter reading to be made from a vehicle in front of the
> premises and replaces the necessity for utility workers to enter the house.
> At least this is how it works in Madison WI.
Unfortunately, the meaning and implementation around the world is
different dependant on where you happen to be...
In its basic sense, yes, "smart" metering meant communicating to the
customer the intension of the supplier to levy higher or lower charges
for energy at different times, and to communicate those pricing messages
to the customer.
However, as any half aware Radio Amateur could have told them (and we
did, believe me!) the message is only good within its context. For
example, telling me that energy is going to be twice as expensive if I
am at home as it is going to be when I am away is of no use to me if I
am out at work at the time because I have probably (if I care) tried to
reduce my energy use when I am not at work anyway!
In the UK, these Smart meters only transmit the data if commanded to by
a collection system.
Again, given what I know about tbe UK system, even if fitted it is not a
continual transmission system.
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