As we like to say on the car forums I frequent, I'll be "that guy."
I think the project is great, and I'm glad it's being shared here. Last time I
looked, this IS an amplifier reflector, correct?
This hoity, toity nonsense of hams sticking their nose up in the air when
someone asks a question, or heaven forbid, shares something like this project,
is getting really old. Reminds me of Eeyore on Winnie the Pooh. Just like the
car forums I frequent, I listen a lot, and add to the conversation when I feel
I can lend help.
It's been my understanding for the 41+ years I have enjoyed this hobby, that
part of ham radio, is the encouragement to design, and/or build some of your
equipment. Seems to me like that is what this fellow is doing.
Nobody knows everything, although there are some here who think they do. I know
I don't, and have zero trouble putting it out there.
As mentioned already, just because you have a fast car, does not mean you drive
it fast on a public roadway. With 25+ years of law enforcement experience here,
I am not aware of any state, that limits how FAST one gets to the speed limit,
as ,long as they are not dangerous or out of control doing it.
There is a video on Youtube, where a west coast 11 meter fellow designed and
built his own 50kw amp. Indeed, putting it on the air is illegal as all get
out, BUT if you a know anything about high power, he's no dummy. I would
welcome someone with that level of high power experience (John K5PRO) comes to
mind, in a heartbeat.
It is said, that money does not guarantee brains. Neither does a ham license.
All one has to do is dial up 7.200 or similar. Garbage like that makes ALL of
us look bad to a potential ham.
Rant mode off!
Don N8ECH
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