[Milsurplus] Question ( RBS; submarine )

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 25 Aug 2016 at 17:59, Richard wrote:

> Another thing.  Back in those days all ships had DC power systems, so with a few motors running 
> (commutator noise) I'm surprised they could hear anything.  QRP with a few Watts is eminently 
> useful; I once used a Ten-Tec 509 with 2.5 to 3 Watts output with complete satisfaction.  I could 
> work most everyone I could hear, BUT, that's many decibels stronger than milliwatts or 
> microwatts.
> Richard, AA1P

I was given an SMK-1, which outputs not more than 200 mW. I made contacts all up and 
down the west coast and into Texas with the thing. And not just "hello - 5nn-goodbye" types 
either but good solid QSOs.

I was amazed. The entire thing is not as large as a pack of cigarettes. My antenna is a 55' 
single-trap vertical.

And, I STILL firmly believe that DFing a receiver LO is myth. At best, it was a propaganda 
ploy.

Ken W7EKB

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