[Drake] KW 6 M amp ??

Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:30:24 -0500

Yeah, 6 meters was channel 1.

Mike N4NT

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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Drake] KW 6 M amp ??


>
> In a message dated 11/16/02 10:47:42 AM Central Standard Time,
[email protected]
> writes:
>
> > I guess I am missing something but why in the world would someone want a
1
> KW
> > amplifier on TV channel 2?
> >
> >  I would think with what is going on in the world today that most hams
> would
> > want to keep a low profile not beg for attention. Hi Power on VHF and
UHF
> is
> > sure one way to get it.
>
> First of all, your ignorance is showing. Channel 2 and 6 meters are not
> synonymous. In addition, I suspect that hams endure far more interference
> from TV signals than they create. In any case, 'lying low' is not exactly
> your forte!
>
> I have what I think is a better question: Why would anyone want 1500 watts
> (or more) on HF when you can work the world with a 100?
>
> I submit that 1000 watts on VHF, or UHF, is considerably more reasonable,
and
> necessary, than it is on the lower bands.
>
> FYI, I have no kilowatts on any band.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
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