Jim Thompson wrote:
>Even old arrl ssb book (not handbook) sez peak is twice pep. Same goes
>for light bulbs. 120v rms is really 170 V peak. 170v peak / fixed R =
>peak I.
>Peak I x peak V = peak watts. 100w light bulb =200w peak. Nuff said.
Excellent.
>.......
cheers, Jim.
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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