[Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

[Matt VK2RQ]

On 11/11/2012, at 6:24 AM, Fred Jensen <k6dgw at foothill.net> wrote:

> On 11/10/2012 10:18 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
> 
>> ...and produces 100 watts from 1.8 watts input ...
> 
> Hmmm ... that would be 17.4 dB gain.  Part 97.317(c)(6) isn't exactly 
> the easiest set of rules to understand but I think the max gain 
> permitted in an external RF amplifier for US operation is 15 dB.

Part 97.317 refers to the standards for certification of amplifiers. However, according to Part 97.315(b)(2), certification is not required if the amplifier is sold to an amateur operator. Since Bill is an amateur operator, it seems to me that part 97.317 would be irrelevant.

73, Matt VK2RQ