Without getting into a 'that's what the rules are' discussion, I'll add
that it's technically impossible to make a repeater adjust the power
output since there are users (and more importantly control ops) who are
receiving only and not transmitting. If everyone were transmitting, it
is possible, but not when someone is only receiving the repeater. This
is one reason why coordination is necessary for repeaters.
I am a little surprised that the users never noticed a 20 dB drop, but
not much. I've seen the same on other repeaters. Of course, it only
stands to reason that they would also not see a 3-6 dB increase, either
(I.E. from 150W to 300W or 600W, or from 75W to 150W or 300W). 3-6 dB =
1-2 S-units.
Joe M.
> James wrote:
>
> Neil McKie wrote:
>
> > At one time, my two meter repeater had a PA deck problem. We
> > changed the operation from the 40 watt output to just the exciter
> > = 0.4 watts out. None of the users complained as they didn't have
> > a clue.
> >
> > Have you ever tried operating your repeater at minimum power?
> >
> >
> > FCC Part 97.313(a) An amateur station must use the minimum
> > transmitter power necessary to carry out desired communications.
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