[Heathkit] RE: SB-200

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 26 Jul 2006 at 18:59, WA3GIN in Alex. City, VA wrote:

> ...and also remember that double the power is 3db. So, the difference
> between 500 watts and 1,000 watts is hardly worth the energy to
> product the extra 3 db.  With AGC, DSP, DNL, BC, one probably can't
> hear the difference, let alone see it on a segmented "S" meter display
> or on an old analog meter. I'd spare the tube, reduce the electrical
> bill, run 500 watts and use the saved money to purchase a beam antenna
> with 10 db gain.  That 10 db is noticeable and the power company can't
> charge you for it, HAHA.

Exactly! And the difference between 600 watts and 900 watts is only 
about 1 db, so why bother beating the heck out of your tubes and power 
supply for that difference? Not worth it, IMHO.

Ken W7EKB