[ICOM] IC-7000 AM Modulation Problem

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David J. Ring, Jr.
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 3:47 PM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-7000 AM Modulation Problem
> 
> Imagine how big the boxes would be if they were to be 
> designed for 100 watts 
> carrier full time to be plate modulated for 100% modulation?
> 
> They'd be, they'd be ... ... as big as boat anchors!

Not true.  Solid state and miniaturization has had some advances in the last
50 years.  Cooling would be noisy, but size can be reduced.

Still, point well taken.

Mike.  KD9KC.