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[Jon Ogden]

This is the info I have been looking for.  Fortunately, my 50 W FM mobile 
only outputs about 30 W due to the long power cord I have on it! :-)  I 
was wondering if I could run the amp with the full 50 Watts.  But I 
won't.  Normal use will be to help me get reliably to my local DX 
cluster.  It's about 15 miles from me and I live in a valley.  I would 
have frequent disconnects at just 30 watts.  I'll also use it for SSB 
with my 2m all mode during band openings.

Thanks, Merit.

73,

Jon
KE9NA


>>> I am especially curious as to what the maximum input power would be
>for each of these.  For example, on the B3016, would it handle 50 W in?  
>How much over 30 will it handle?
>
>
>The finals in the B3016 are together rated at the 30W drive.  It has been
>my experience that you can probably drive it 20% higher and still be OK.  
>However, you must keep in mind that reliability is reduced, since 
>stress on the part includes the effects of VSWR, temperature, collector 
>current, as well as drive level.  
>
>It would be better to reset the maximum output of the radio to 30 Watts 
>or so if you want to insure trouble free long term operation.
>Regards,  Merit  W6NQ
>
>


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Jon Ogden

jono@enteract.com
www.qsl.net/ke9na

"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."


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