[AMRadio] When talking about AM power

[b.gaz at comcast.net]

I have and use a scope off the receiver IF, a mod monitor with positive and negative readings, a pep watt meter, and an sdr spectrum display. 

As a quick reference, I look at the negative modulation percentage on the mod monitor and the PEP reading on the watt meter. 
I look at others modulation on the scope more then my own since the mod monitor is much easier to read. 

I think most radio stations used mod monitors, not scopes... 
I do not have any sort of hang up about carrier or PEP power, I find both interesting and useful. 
Maybe some have a problem with PEP because of the power rules, or its association with ssb. 
I have no problem with ssb myself, but never found anything interesting to listen to on that mode.