[Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

[EricJ]

The point is dominance. If you are the strongest signal, the DX hears 
you better. If you are the strongest, you hear the DX better because 
everyone else stands by until you make the contact and go away. I lived 
among the legendary California Kilowatts when I was a DXer. Letting them 
in and letting them chat about their vacation at that location with the 
DX because they could was the only way you could work the DX eventually 
yourself. Same as in life.

Eric KE6US


On 8/1/2016 6:50 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:
> I don't see the point of having a large power amp. It doesn't help receive.
> My whole Ham life I've been told to put the money into antennas, better
> feedlines, and a better receiver.
> If you are a skilled operator then you'll make the contact if band
> conditions permit.
> Doing the math I really don't see why anyone "needs" an amp past
> 500-600watts. Maybe on 60/160?
> If a QRP /Low power station can make the contact but you can't then maybe
> you need to ask for help getting your station optimized a bit better.
> Just my view.
> I used to run an SB220 and loved it when I made the contact. I later came to
> resent Ops I heard running power just to get over the pileup.
> I sold the Amp and don't regret it for a minute. If I were to get another
> amp the math shows 500w to be the sweet spot, however, I have so much
> opportunity to improve feedlines and antenna it doesn't makes sense to run
> power at this time.
>
> Just my view.
> Jer
>
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