[Amps] AL-1200 Question

[teamw@quixnet.net (John & Margaret Weatherley)]

I think this resolves to a psychological problem rather than technical?
The question was asked regarding operation specifically on WARC bands e.g.30
mtrs. using a large amplifier capable of c. 1Kw. Although the questioner
acknowledged that the power limit is 200 watts on that band.
It seems to me that the temptation for the average amateur given the
frustrations of a pile-up would be to go beyond the legal limit if the 200
watt O/P level was not giving instant results.
Keeping the amp. off and using the capabilities of the exciter and staying
within the regulations gives much more satisfaction than knowing you had to
cheat to succeed. Or is the amp reflector dedicated to learning how to
cheat?
 I run a Kw when its needed and within the regulations.
73
John AB4ET