> Jim says:
>
>
> >So, where does the RF Applications Inc., P-3000
> >fit into this discussion? Have just had mine upgraded
> >at the factory to V2.0 firmware. Unit uses 1N5711
> >diode detectors.
>
> First point is that at low levels, the detectors go to a square law.
> That's just to complicate the issue. The next question is what do you mean
> by 'peak power'?
>
> Using a peaking capacitor with a diode rectifier to provide a voltage
> hopefully close to the peak of the RF signal gives answers dependent on
> the form of the signal. For something like a Bird, the PEP on 2 tone is
> (pi/2)*2. Change the modulation, and it's a different factor. I'd argue in
> favour of measuring the actual peak envelope voltage with a 'scope, and
> work out the PEP from that.
>
> 73
>
> Peter G3RZP
>
>
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