On Wed, 21 Feb 1996, Garry Shapiro wrote:
>
> Is it ethical? I think that, if it is used to protect oneself--i.e. as
> a defensive weapon--it is probably OK. It seems a helluva lot more
> ethical than deliberate splatter or key clicks from overdriving, or
> deliberate QRM, as has been observed on more than one occasion. Not to
> mention just out-and-out bullying of smaller stations by bigger ones.
>
Think of it as brake lights! Even a 100-watter like me can keep certain
Texans off of my JA-running frequency by beaming some of my meager
power SE. If I split my power in half, I only lose 1/2 S-unit on my main
beam.
73, Ward N0AX
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