[Amps] Building 833 Amplifier. Hints and Suggestions?

w2xj w2xj at nyc.rr.com
Wed Mar 17 08:09:41 PDT 2010


I think more likely they have those wattmeter couplers to fulfill DHS 
and Pentagon contracts.  Look at some of the tactical base stations and 
there amps for them.


Paul Christensen wrote:
>> The FCC is happy with 375W carrier and doesnt get fussy about modulation 
>> index as long as it stays within its allocated bandwidth.....no splatter. 
>> Actually the FCC doesnt bother anyone on AM as long as they are clean. 
>> There are loads of 1KW converted BCB rigs and even larger homebrew.
>>     
>
> And probably the reason why Array Solutions, Alpha, and N8LP seem to 
> recognize a market for 5KW+ wattmeter couplers.   If ops are utilizing 1KW 
> AM broadcast transmitters to their full potential, they certainly need those 
> upgraded couplers when the FCC power rule is being ignored.
>
> Paul, W9AC 
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