[AMPS] Watt meters and PEP

[Terry Gaiser - W6RU]

§97.3 Definitions.
(b) The definitions of technical symbols used in this Part are:

(6) PEP (peak envelope power). The average power supplied
to the antenna transmission line by a transmitter during one RF
cycle at the crest of the modulation envelope taken under normal
operating conditions.

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To me the above FCC specification is missleading ..... I agree with
everything EXCEPT ... "The average power" ..... the average power supplied
to the antenna can vary all over the place with a peak value of 1500 watts
at the crest af the modulation cycle !

Terry W6RU



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