[TenTec] OT: Question to the group

[Carl Moreschi]

Yes, I think 100 watts is required.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com

On 7/13/2016 5:43 PM, rick at dj0ip.de wrote:
> What would you guys think of a new radio that had the following
> characteristics:
>
> Ø   SDR radio with knobs, similar size and form factor to the IC-7300
>
> Ø  Superior receiver to the IC-7300; roughly on par with the Flex 6300
>
> Ø  50w of output power
>
> Ø  Cost: $1000
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> I guess the big question is, is 50w a show stopper.
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> Had someone ask me that question recently (obviously with the intent to
> build this) and I had to pass.
>
> I dunno.
>
> For me I find it OK.
>
> I usually run my Eagle at 60w and when driving my amp, it runs at 60w.
>
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> But my gut tells me most people won’t accept a 50w transmitter.
>
> They are programmed to expect 100w.
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> What do you guys think?
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> 73
>
> Rick, DJ0IP
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