[TenTec] Omni V power limits

[Richards]

On 7/1/2010 4:50 PM, CSM(r) Gary Huber wrote:
> Even if you have a clean, low distortion signal, while using an amplifier,
> you need to keep the output to 50W or so to avoid causing AGC compression in
> the receivers of the other stations  in the PSK-31 sub-band.

		AH YES .... OK.  I see I need to consider the other
		end of the exchange.  I thought you were trying to say
		something more in your previous post !    Sorry if
		I did not get it the first time.


Don't forget
> that in PSK-31, many stations are simultaneously using a single 2500 Hz SSB
> bandwidth with a recommended output of 30W.  When there are QRO signals in
> the waterfall, the receiver AGC typically causes the weaker signals to be
> less likely to be decoded as their audio will be reduced.....

		OK...  that makes sense.  Once again, there is more to
		it than just having a clean signal out.

Few DX-peditions want to offer PSK-31
> contacts for the very reason that many operators will not abide by the
> self-imposed low power necessary to share a PSK-31 sub-band.

		I am just now setting  up my station to do digital modes, so
		this is quite timely advice.  I think I will order the ARRL
		book on digital modes...  clearly there is way more to this
		than the local rabble let on - who say all need is a sound card,
		a cable, and some free software like HRD...

		I did not pay much attention to this when studying for the
		license exam because I did not think I would ever get into
		digital modes.   But, just as with learning CW, I am now
		attracted to the digital modes in order to be a
		fully informed operator.

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