>I think this resolves to a psychological problem rather than technical?
>The question was asked regarding operation specifically on WARC bands e.g.30
>mtrs. using a large amplifier capable of c. 1Kw. Although the questioner
>acknowledged that the power limit is 200 watts on that band.
>It seems to me that the temptation for the average amateur given the
>frustrations of a pile-up would be to go beyond the legal limit if the 200
>watt O/P level was not giving instant results.
? As I understand it, in Canada and Mexico, the power limit on 30m is
1500W. Also, in Mexico, SSB is legal on 30m.
>Keeping the amp. off and using the capabilities of the exciter and staying
>within the regulations gives much more satisfaction than knowing you had to
>cheat to succeed. ...
? There are apparently some contestors and DXers who concur with Niccolo
Machiavelli. Leo D. was right about nice guys.
- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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