Bill Hawkins wrote:
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> What is the "Normal" power used for RTTY?
I have the capability to run 1kw on RTTY but usually run 100-150
watts. During a contest, prolonged operation at high power (here
in my station anyway) always puts a strain on things. The amp
gets hot and the output starts dropping off. I can run all
weekend long at 150 watts and work everything I hear. I also
keep a couple of fans from some old defunct computer power
supplies running on top of the amp. That really helps. A friend
of mine here had a big Ten-Tec amp that he'd run at 1500 watts.
One time he melted the plastic holders holding the QSl cards
behind his desk :-) 73
Tom W7WHY
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