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>I'm confused, isn't it also a natural tendency for
>those in the Ham Radio "hobby" to enjoy putting out a
>stronger signal. It sure sounds a lot better on the
>air. Where should we stop at maximizing QRO? Should
>we change the numbers to 4,000 watts, 6,000 watts,
>hey, I'll bet 10,000 Watts would really give me a nice
>signal. Just think of my signal reports! Especially if
>I ran my audio at 6 MHZ wide, too. What about the
>silly Band limits? Oh baby, I love this hobby. (I
>agree Robert)
>
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I am not sure it is "a natural tendency for those in the Ham Radio 'hobby'
to putting out a stronger signal." Maybe there is a desire to have a clean
signal that is what the T is in RST. Most amateur radio operators try and
abide by Part 97 where it is stated that only use enough power to provide
satisfactory communication.
I recall in the late 60s when CB was big, there seemed to be a lot of CBers
who had this "more power syndrome" (MPS). A lot of these people have since
become hams, and sometimes it shows.
73, Jim wd4air
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