> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Bill, W6WRT
> Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 8:26 PM
> To: 'Amps reflector'
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Fw: Good amp to buy /amp notes
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
>
> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:49:53 -0500, "Gary Schafer"
> <garyschafer@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >I was basing it on tuning up for MAXIMUM power output (as most of us
> do)
> >from the amp in both pulse tune and carrier tune. In this case the
> amplifier
> >is limited in the amount of current that it will draw by the plate
> voltage
> >value.
> >
> >You will always be able to get more power out with pulse tuning because
> you
> >will have higher plate voltage AND will be able to draw more plate
> current.
>
> REPLY:
>
> Ok, I see what you are saying, You are talking about tuning up for
> maximum, but something less than the legal limit. In that case, I
> agree with your comments.
>
> But that raises another question. Supposing you use a 50% duty cycle
> pulser and then go to SSB and your voice duty cycle exceeds 50%, which
> it might if you say aahhhhhhhhh or something like that. Won't you
> splatter?
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
You will only splatter if your peak power attempts to exceed what the amp is
tuned for.
With voice I don't think that you will ever exceed 50% average power or come
close to it without the peak power having hit the wall. Unless of course you
can generate a single tone with your voice. (talk about speaking in a
monotone voice!) :>)
Multiple tones (in your voice or with a generator) greatly increase the PEP
to average ratio many fold over single tone or two tone.
73
Gary K4FMX
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