In a message dated 1/11/00 5:32:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, wa3gin@erols.com
writes:
<<
Typically, there is little you can do improve on a rig produced by the
big four or five companies. But a little more watts like 15watts (95wts
to 110wts) won't make a difference on the other guys receiver, on your
frequency -- but it might make a difference to those other stations on
both sides of your frequency.
You have to double the power to really hear the difference, I think.
If you want more power try a FT-1000 ...200watts output all day long.
Have Fun,
dave
WA3GIN >>
I needed the extra 15 watts to fully drive my 10kw amp on 20m. Couldn't
compete with the rest of the big guns without the extra power from the
exciter. Also helps to keep the frequency clear of lids who like to start up
less than 2KHz from where I am/have been operating for the past hour or so.
JUST JOKING !
But seriously, while I had the rig open to install the FM board, I decided to
go over the radio on the bench. My shop bench has equipment that the service
departments @ the "big three" wish they had! (Ibuilding PCS networks for a
living has its advantages). As measured on an HP spectrum analyzer, the
transmitter was just as clean up to 125w or so, then the IMD just started to
increase. Also, my feeling is if the radio is rated @ 100w, then it should
deliver as specified.
BTW, I am tired of the know-it-alls who seem to have to add their two-cents
whenever someone asks a technical question. I wish people would just answer
the question(s) or stay QRT. If someone has no technical worth to contribute,
they should utilize their time more wisely, like chasing DX (or women) !
73 Eric
KK2ED
73 Eric
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