hi Cort - True. I used to do the same with a K2 and could pound through a
contest at 100W (even though it wasn't technically rated for it.)
The issue is for those ops that have 10W rigs with an external amp. A KX3
is a good example, the companion KXPA100 is external.
73 jeff wk6i
On Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 2:20 PM, Courtney Judd <k4wi@k4wi.net> wrote:
> hey Jeff and all, I really don't see the problem with 100 watt rigs
> running 100 watts rtty....IF they put external fans on the rig. I use
> external fans on everything, rig, amps, monitors, and use oven thermometers
> to watch temps.I pull cool air from near the floor to the back of the
> rig/amp and another fan on top to help draw it thru! Works great low
> power and Hi! 73's Cort K4WI
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> Jeff Stai <wk6i.jeff@gmail.com>
> Monday, July 13, 2015 1:13 PM
> In an era where 10W radios using external amps to get to 100W is much more
> common than even a few years ago, I think removing the rule makes sense. I
> suggest a petition of some sort, a polite letter from many hams. 73 jeff
> wk6i
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