[TenTec] (Fwd) Re: OMNI VII vs. K3 ? Opinions invited.,

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Rick - NJ0IP / DJ0IP <Rick at DJ0IP.de> wrote:

> If I run 100w on the Ten-Tec and 40 watts are reflected, then as you
> say, the amp or antenna receive 60w.

> If my non TT rig reduces the power to 60w, due to high SWR, it is
> putting out 60W but it is only driving the load with about 40w. Or
> is my thinking wrong?


Your thinking is correct, apart from those 40 W being actually 36 W
(60 % of the forward power).

The technical fact is that the only difference between a TenTec TX
and, say, a Kenwood TX is lack of circuitry which reduces the power
with high SWR.

The TenTec TX itself is in no way more capable, or more robust, or
more magical, or anything else. In fact, it has one safety feature
less.

Inconvenience of TX power reduction with high SWR is of the the same
nature as the inconvenience of using seat belts in our cars. It may be
inconveniet at times, but it's safe.


73,

Sinisa



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