[ARC5] Audio power output - 10 meter BC-454

[Neil]

> 35 V P-P into 500 ohms on my o'scope.
>
> If I am correct in my calculations, this equates to 2.45 watts output with the AF volume control 
> at maximum. P=E^2/R. It sure does rattle the windows.


I make it a shade over 300 mW RMS.

17.5 V peak x 0.707 to get the RMS voltage (12.37).

E^2 is 12.37 x 12.37 = 153.02

E^/R = 153.02 / 500 = 306 mW

73 de Neil ZL1ANM