On 4/10/2013 8:17 PM, Patrick wrote:
So engaging in condescension is "being an adult" too?
It's not about money, it's about playing by the rules when your violation
of the rules matters to others in the same sandbox.
10kW is 8.2 dB more than the legal limit in the US, which means you have
that much advantage in a competitive situation (like a DX pileup or
contest) when you use that 10kW that you paid for. And it means the
splatter from your ancient (or badly tuned) rig is 8.2 dB louder than it
would be with a legal limit amp. And so on.
I have great disrespect for those who are inconsiderate of others.
As to "headroom" -- those of us who stayed awake in our EE courses know
that efficiency decreases with most classes of amplifier operation as the
power level is reduced from the design maximum for the amplifier, so
running an amp near its design level is often less stressful than running
at much less power.
73, Jim K9YC
Putting the rules aside for a moment, who has a higher ERP, the 10KW to a
vertical in a restricted subdivision or the station with 1500W to stacked
monobanders?
Except for a very small minority who can usually be ignored it all pretty
much evens out.
And if I want to take out one of my vintage hot rods that are capable of
under 11 second quarter miles and let it rip where nobody else is affected
I'll do it if I am in the mood.
It has nothing to do with male envy, I just enjoy the thrill of fast driving
as do many competent women and probably some of the sexually confused
variety....
Carl
KM1H
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