[1000mp] System gain in the 1000MP station

[Rick]

> IMO it would be pretty rare condx when 1 S unit would
> even be noticeable, much less make a difference in bagging a QSO.

I hope we are not getting too far off topic on this.   But I always have to
counter the above argument when I hear it.  Yes you are correct in what you
say, depending on the situation.  But consider the entire system and the
amplifier power gain is only one component of the system.  You also have
feedline loss, antenna gain, type of antenna, height of antenna, receiver
noise figure, etc.  Each of these will contribute to the overall signal
level in the other guys receiver.  Now, 6 dB may not mean much when the band
is wide open but 6 dB will put you right on top of a pileup when you
otherwize were just part of the masses.  In fact 1 or 2 dB may do the same.
And assuming the rest of the system is reasonable (already have a decent
antenna, decent coax) $600 for 6 dB is a lot of bang for the buck.

>You might get  more bang for the buck by spending it on the XYL so she lets
you operate more.

Absolutely brilliant, Lou!  Can't argue that point!

Rick  K2XT