[AMRadio] AM and power

[rbethman]

Perhaps I could have phrased it better.

"Most" Tall Sips AREN'T running TS-930s into an amplifier, NOR a DX-60 
into an AMP.

1) I constantly monitor the output signal on a monitor scope.

2) I don't squeeze every ounce out of the equipment.

3) A BC-610 was originally advertised, (As an HT-4), as running 400W 
carrier.  The rules have changed since then.  If you like to continue 
operating with your license, make it RUN legal, and CLEAN.

Certainly not in the manner that was observed this last weekend, with 
endless Monologue, and not acknowledging stations that wanted to join.

It isn't just "good Engineering practice", but Gentlemanly manners would 
need to be added

Bob - N0DGN

On 1/24/2012 12:54 PM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 12:34 PM, rbethman<rbethman at comcast.net>  wrote:
>> The "Tall Ships" are NOT using a linear amplifier hung off the end of
>> another radio.
> Absolutely not true. I know numerous AMers, including a few on this
> list, who run this configuration. Several are running some model of
> the Flex radio with amp, for example. Others run the FT-1000D with
> amp, and sound the same. They are indistinguishable from a plate
> modulated rig. The difference is, they know how to set them up
> properly and they monitor their signal.
>
> Conversely, there are several stations running plate modulated rigs
> that could do a better job. It's not the equipment, it's the skill
> level, and/or attitude. I suspect it's always been this way, it's just
> more noticeable with the increase in AM signals. The typical grousing
> about 'slopbuckteers' always seems to conveniently omit similar lids
> operating AM.
>
> Running any big rig, tube or otherwise, doesn't automatically instill
> intellect. Hanging a bunch of audio processing gear off it only
> complicates matters and increases the chances for problems. It takes a
> well-based knowledge of what you're doing to pull it off. Assumptions
> just don't cut it.
>
> ~ Todd/KAQ
>