>> The FCC is happy with 375W carrier and doesnt get fussy about modulation
>> index as long as it stays within its allocated bandwidth.....no splatter.
>> Actually the FCC doesnt bother anyone on AM as long as they are clean.
>> There are loads of 1KW converted BCB rigs and even larger homebrew.
>
> And probably the reason why Array Solutions, Alpha, and N8LP seem to
> recognize a market for 5KW+ wattmeter couplers. If ops are utilizing 1KW
> AM broadcast transmitters to their full potential, they certainly need
> those
> upgraded couplers when the FCC power rule is being ignored.
>
> Paul, W9AC
Id say that the huge majority of illegal power stations are using over the
counter or homebrew amps on SSB/CW. A pair of 3CPX1500A7's, 3CX3000A7,
YC-156, and up, plus big Russian tubes seem to be the weapons of choice
these days. I hear many on SSB bragging about their amps year after year.
AM is a miniscule minority of HF operations and a miniscule minority of them
are running big amps. The battle over the FCC 1500W PEP AM rule still rages
with many openly defying it.
Carl
KM1H
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