Absolutely spot on Erick. That is one reason that we try to tell new
people, on the digital bands, to start with as few watts as they can. There
is just no reason to run 100 watts ( and I expect some run more) on the PSK,
etc. digital modes. Everytime I say that though, someone jumps in the
And to clarify ... exceeding necessary power is not the same as driving
the rig beyond linearity. It is the later that causes the wide traces
and multiple traces in most cases (sometimes could be due on the
receiving end with some lower quality sound cards).
If you are not triggering ALC, you
A perennially interesting topic. I hope the more experienced operators
here aren't sick to death of discussing it yet, and are willing to give
me some guidance.
Absolutely spot on Erick. That is one reason that we try to tell new
people, on the digital bands, to start with as few watts as they
I agree with your Rant! We have a local repeater that isn't toned, but
that's another Rant, that is constantly accessed by people who aren't
anywhere near the repeater! I'm talking a couple of hundred miles! These
people are accessing a local repeater on THEIR end! They only need a couple
Peter G. Viscarola wrote:
Let me hasten to add: I certainly DO NOT want to be an discourteous
operator, and I ONLY wish to operate my station in accordance with
best practices. Seriously.
So, how does one reconcile the oft-repeated mantra only run 25W or
40W with my experience? Am I
Danny Douglas wrote:
Absolutely spot on Erick. That is one reason that we try to tell new
people, on the digital bands, to start with as few watts as they can.
There is just no reason to run 100 watts ( and I expect some run
more) on the PSK, etc. digital modes. Everytime I say that
momentum here. Well, since I've typed this li'l
diatribe,
here it is.
Regards,
Howard W6IDS
Richmond, IN
Howard W6IDS
Richmond, IN
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Danny Douglas wrote:
Absolutely spot on Erick. That is one reason that we try to tell new
people, on the digital bands, to start with as few watts as they can
