on 8/16/01 8:15 PM, 2 at 2@vc.net wrote:
> I wonder if the guy with the 14KW felt any level of accomplishment working DX?
>> With that kind of power, it would be a matter of spending some time on the
> band,
>> rather than demonstrating any level of operating skill.
>
> Operating skill is knowing how to build a suitable amplifier. Teddy
> was right: "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
Guffaw!
Rich, I couldn't disagree with you more. Operating skill has a hell of a
lot more to do with things other than how big your amplifier is.
I think some hams build big amps to compensate for deficiencies in other
areas. We have a name for the big power boats guys run around with on Lake
Michigan that could be applied to excessive amplifiers. To keep it clean,
I'll just say the second word in the name: Extender. You can figure out the
first word.
73,
Jon
NA9D
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Jon Ogden
NA9D (ex: KE9NA)
Member: ARRL, AMSAT, DXCC, NRA
http://www.qsl.net/ke9na
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