[Boatanchors] Using a SG-230 tuner on AM

[Jim Wilhite]

This is a can of worms.  I have my popcorn.

Jim/W5JO

----- Original Message ----- 

> This always starts "some" sort of a firefight.
>
> I can argue either side.  The basic reasoning gets down to WHAT
> measurement INSTRUMENTS are being used.
>
> The current 1500W limit is to be measured in PEP.  Darn few folks 
> do
> so.  They are still using equipment that doesn't get the job done 
> correctly.
>
> The only thing I could remotely suggest is to TRY the tuner on a 
> single
> antenna with a radio of the desired output.  Brief duration as I 
> know
> Carl WOULD do.
>
> Then go from there.
>
> I'm going to leave the firefight.  Been in to many real ones.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> D C *Mac* Macdonald wrote:
>> At 100% modulation peak, the instantaneous voltage
>> AND current are both double the static values.
>>
>> V^2 times I^2 gives you four times the static power.
>>
>> Current FCC rules allow for 1.5 kW output power.
>> That is why the old kilowatt rigs such as Collins
>> KW-1 and Johnson Desk Kilowatt can now only be run
>> at 375 Watts carrier power.
>>
>> 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
>> Oklahoma City, OK