[Amps] Peak Power

[Gudguyham at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/16/2006 10:37:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ka1xo at juno.com writes:

Broadcasters are required to have Log Entries for the transmitter (at  least
they used to), that
shows the plate voltage, plate current, etc.  This was used for the
Proof-Of-Performance 
testing and to show to an  FCC inspector should there be a problem with the
radiated  signal.



Hal, as far as power limitations on hams, the question is asked on the NO  
CODE TCH exam, and the correct answer is The minimum amount of power necessary  
to carry out the communication. Not to exceed 1500 watts output PEP is the  
answer to a different question.  So, could you be cited for running 1KW  when 
100 watts would do the trick in the opinion of an inspector?   Lou