[Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

[Fred Moore]

I'm with you Jer..

I always wonder that some of you guys "cost/QSO" is..  it only a hobby,
not a masculinity contest..  Many times I see a 10K station and ask how
often they operate.. many times the answer is I turn on at least once
per month to make sure it work..

Fred


On 8/1/16 9:50 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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