[Amps] Maximum RF output in practical application: 4-250A

Jim Tonne tonne at comcast.net
Mon Jul 3 12:21:36 EDT 2006


>>I do not believe that 90% is possible in a linear amplifier that 
>>can be QSYed. 

*There*   are the keys:   it is NOT a linear amplifier and it is NOT
easily QSYd.   And while we are at it, the modulator itself does
not enter into the picture.  RCA correctly claimed 90% (or
better) efficiency in the PA itself.  I have seen such efficiencies
in an AM rig myself.  But they were "ordinary" AM rigs, fixed-
frequency and not a piece of cake to tune.

- Jim WB6BLD





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