I don't disagree. I guess my main point is that the lack of Rx/Tx
"balance" in my station is so obvious that the improvement in Rx is by far the
most important. Once I improve my "ears" with the Rx array it will be
interesting to see what I would need to do next, and whether further
expenditure
of $ should go toward expansion of Rx or Tx capability. If better Tx is the
next step, then I'm sure 1500W will help; but I'd be interested in finding
out whether going to a better Tx ant is next. If you look at cost/db then
the amp is the winner I think. I would have to go to a phased vertical
array to significantly improve the Tx antenna. I have the real estate, but I
suspect cost may be a significant factor. Don't know what it is about Top
Band but it seems to require just a bit more of everything (skill, excellent
receiver, antennas, station design, etc) to be successful. Hope I'm still
improving all of the above well into old age.
I have noticed quite a bit more 160m activity this winter and dxpeditions
seem to be concentrating more on 80 and 160. I expected to get 5 or 10 new
ones on 160m this winter and just make DXCC but have 22 new ones. Even if
conditions aren't actually significantly improved perhaps the anticipation
of same has markedly increased activity. Either way I'm having a great
time.
Mike KD8RQE
In a message dated 3/22/2017 11:55:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rstealey@hotmail.com writes:
Mike says:
I wonder if 1500W would make a difference when I can hear better. I doubt
it.
What? Mike, 1500 watts is 5 db more signal than you have now. If you can
hear better, such that you aren't getting out well enough why would you
think 5 db more wouldn't benefit you? 5 db is HUGE. You have down lots and
lots of radials, to make your transmitting antenna more efficient. Yes,
by all means 5 db more transmit signal will be ....... wait, I already
said that.
Rick K2XT
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