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From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The peak voltages are an issue, but more of
a problem is the duty cycle.
Running 300 watts carrier with 1200 watts pep
has a much higher duty cycle then 2000 watts pep
in ssb service.
I think even 100 watts of AM has more of a duty cycle
then 2000 watts pep ssb.
That's exactly why p.e.p. is a bogus measurement for output power. It is
useful for determining arc-over, voltage breakdown and flat-topping points,
but of limited relevance to the loudness or strength of a signal.
Don k4kyv
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