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Do You Use A Linear On The WARC Bands ? A Poll
In another NG, someone claimed that he did not know a single Amp owner that
used their linear on the WARC bands. I know many DXers that do particularly on 12 and 17M, so lets see what this group has to say. On 12M and 17M have you ever used your Linear ?? On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Me -- you betcha red ryder -- I use an AL-80B on the WARC bands -- 12M and 17m when I have to. Don't use it on 30m tho. Vertical here -- need all the help I can get. But have worked DXCC-QRP -- so I have done QRP to QRO - hi hi. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All |
"Caveat Lector" wrote in message
news:B718b.24947$n94.10212@fed1read04... In another NG, someone claimed that he did not know a single Amp owner that used their linear on the WARC bands. I know many DXers that do particularly on 12 and 17M, so lets see what this group has to say. On 12M and 17M have you ever used your Linear ?? On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Me -- you betcha red ryder -- I use an AL-80B on the WARC bands -- 12M and 17m when I have to. Don't use it on 30m tho. Vertical here -- need all the help I can get. But have worked DXCC-QRP -- so I have done QRP to QRO - hi hi. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All Just for record, I was the wide guy who made a disparaging comment about amps on the WARC bands and starting this whole thing I'm afraid. My comments were an attempt at irony directed at: 1) CB amps that spray RF 10KHz in all directions (up, down, and for all I know into undreamed of directions) 2) Overmodulated amplified signals (results similar to the above; often combined with the above) 3) Folks who run amps when rag chewing when they are not necessary (If your QSO partner tells you that you are "40 over 9" it seems reasonable to me to reduce the power and take up less bandwidth). I have a 1 KW amp and use it on 17 and even 12 on occasion. If the guy you are trying to work can't copy me, I use the amp. I'm sure every amp owner does the same thing. This is NOT the same as automatically cranking you the power every time one turns on the rig - and that was the (attempted) point of my original message. 73 Paul AB0SI |
"Caveat Lector" wrote in message
news:B718b.24947$n94.10212@fed1read04... In another NG, someone claimed that he did not know a single Amp owner that used their linear on the WARC bands. I know many DXers that do particularly on 12 and 17M, so lets see what this group has to say. On 12M and 17M have you ever used your Linear ?? On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Me -- you betcha red ryder -- I use an AL-80B on the WARC bands -- 12M and 17m when I have to. Don't use it on 30m tho. Vertical here -- need all the help I can get. But have worked DXCC-QRP -- so I have done QRP to QRO - hi hi. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All Just for record, I was the wide guy who made a disparaging comment about amps on the WARC bands and starting this whole thing I'm afraid. My comments were an attempt at irony directed at: 1) CB amps that spray RF 10KHz in all directions (up, down, and for all I know into undreamed of directions) 2) Overmodulated amplified signals (results similar to the above; often combined with the above) 3) Folks who run amps when rag chewing when they are not necessary (If your QSO partner tells you that you are "40 over 9" it seems reasonable to me to reduce the power and take up less bandwidth). I have a 1 KW amp and use it on 17 and even 12 on occasion. If the guy you are trying to work can't copy me, I use the amp. I'm sure every amp owner does the same thing. This is NOT the same as automatically cranking you the power every time one turns on the rig - and that was the (attempted) point of my original message. 73 Paul AB0SI |
Very good Paul -- I agree with all of your comments
Thanks for the post. QRP to QRO -- use prudently - sez the FCC and all responsible hams. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All ----------------------------------- " wrote in message news:cj18b.417752$Ho3.65883@sccrnsc03... "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:B718b.24947$n94.10212@fed1read04... In another NG, someone claimed that he did not know a single Amp owner that used their linear on the WARC bands. I know many DXers that do particularly on 12 and 17M, so lets see what this group has to say. On 12M and 17M have you ever used your Linear ?? On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Me -- you betcha red ryder -- I use an AL-80B on the WARC bands -- 12M and 17m when I have to. Don't use it on 30m tho. Vertical here -- need all the help I can get. But have worked DXCC-QRP -- so I have done QRP to QRO - hi hi. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All Just for record, I was the wide guy who made a disparaging comment about amps on the WARC bands and starting this whole thing I'm afraid. My comments were an attempt at irony directed at: 1) CB amps that spray RF 10KHz in all directions (up, down, and for all I know into undreamed of directions) 2) Overmodulated amplified signals (results similar to the above; often combined with the above) 3) Folks who run amps when rag chewing when they are not necessary (If your QSO partner tells you that you are "40 over 9" it seems reasonable to me to reduce the power and take up less bandwidth). I have a 1 KW amp and use it on 17 and even 12 on occasion. If the guy you are trying to work can't copy me, I use the amp. I'm sure every amp owner does the same thing. This is NOT the same as automatically cranking you the power every time one turns on the rig - and that was the (attempted) point of my original message. 73 Paul AB0SI |
Very good Paul -- I agree with all of your comments
Thanks for the post. QRP to QRO -- use prudently - sez the FCC and all responsible hams. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All ----------------------------------- " wrote in message news:cj18b.417752$Ho3.65883@sccrnsc03... "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:B718b.24947$n94.10212@fed1read04... In another NG, someone claimed that he did not know a single Amp owner that used their linear on the WARC bands. I know many DXers that do particularly on 12 and 17M, so lets see what this group has to say. On 12M and 17M have you ever used your Linear ?? On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Me -- you betcha red ryder -- I use an AL-80B on the WARC bands -- 12M and 17m when I have to. Don't use it on 30m tho. Vertical here -- need all the help I can get. But have worked DXCC-QRP -- so I have done QRP to QRO - hi hi. -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All Just for record, I was the wide guy who made a disparaging comment about amps on the WARC bands and starting this whole thing I'm afraid. My comments were an attempt at irony directed at: 1) CB amps that spray RF 10KHz in all directions (up, down, and for all I know into undreamed of directions) 2) Overmodulated amplified signals (results similar to the above; often combined with the above) 3) Folks who run amps when rag chewing when they are not necessary (If your QSO partner tells you that you are "40 over 9" it seems reasonable to me to reduce the power and take up less bandwidth). I have a 1 KW amp and use it on 17 and even 12 on occasion. If the guy you are trying to work can't copy me, I use the amp. I'm sure every amp owner does the same thing. This is NOT the same as automatically cranking you the power every time one turns on the rig - and that was the (attempted) point of my original message. 73 Paul AB0SI |
Ah Sir Walter -- dully noted on UK 30M power level -- but what is the max
over there ?? Your LaJolla, CA Contact Just A Signal In The Noise these days ANON out of necessity -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All "Walt Davidson" wrote in message ... On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:10:09 -0700, "Caveat Lector" wrote: On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Would you please bear in mind that this is an international newsgroup. USA power regulations do not apply worldwide. In the United Kingdom, for example, the power on 30m is not limited to 200 watts. Thank you for your consideration. 73 de G3NYY -- Walt Davidson Email: g3nyy @despammed.com |
Ah Sir Walter -- dully noted on UK 30M power level -- but what is the max
over there ?? Your LaJolla, CA Contact Just A Signal In The Noise these days ANON out of necessity -- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All "Walt Davidson" wrote in message ... On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:10:09 -0700, "Caveat Lector" wrote: On 30M the power is limited to 200 Watts as we all know -- but modern amps will tune up on 30M and one can drive it to 200 Watts (CW and FSK Only) and still be in limits. Not all exciters are 100 Watts! Have you ever done this?? Would you please bear in mind that this is an international newsgroup. USA power regulations do not apply worldwide. In the United Kingdom, for example, the power on 30m is not limited to 200 watts. Thank you for your consideration. 73 de G3NYY -- Walt Davidson Email: g3nyy @despammed.com |
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Nope, the 'ole Yaesu FL-2100B won't go there, so, that takes care of that
little problem. |
Nope, the 'ole Yaesu FL-2100B won't go there, so, that takes care of that
little problem. |
Sir Walter -- interesting on the power level differences.
And I posted the link you offered -- under frequencies/bandplans Let us know of your next visit to California -- would very much enjoy meeting with you again. Til then 73 From The Signal In The Noise ---------------------------------------------------------------- "Walt Davidson" wrote in message ... On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:18:03 -0700, "Caveat Lector" wrote: Ah Sir Walter -- duly noted on UK 30M power level -- but what is the max over there ?? Your LaJolla, CA Contact Just A Signal In The Noise these days ANON out of necessity Oh ... hi Rod, my old mate! I didn't realise it was you. :-) You caught me napping that time. It's 400 watts output (measured at the antenna feedpoint), the same as on all bands between 3.5 MHz and 51.0 MHz. Also, there is no mandatory mode restriction on the 10.1 MHz band here in Europe, but we are "requested" to use only narrow-bandwidth modes. Most UK operators do honor that request. However, there is a lot of SSB operation on the 10.1 MHz band from France ... which is frowned upon by other users of the band. Full UK licence regulations are he http://www.radio.gov.uk/publication/...68r11/br68.htm 73, Walt (G3NYY) P.S. I succeeded in graduating with First Class Honours this summer. :-))) -- Walt Davidson Email: g3nyy @despammed.com |
Sir Walter -- interesting on the power level differences.
And I posted the link you offered -- under frequencies/bandplans Let us know of your next visit to California -- would very much enjoy meeting with you again. Til then 73 From The Signal In The Noise ---------------------------------------------------------------- "Walt Davidson" wrote in message ... On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:18:03 -0700, "Caveat Lector" wrote: Ah Sir Walter -- duly noted on UK 30M power level -- but what is the max over there ?? Your LaJolla, CA Contact Just A Signal In The Noise these days ANON out of necessity Oh ... hi Rod, my old mate! I didn't realise it was you. :-) You caught me napping that time. It's 400 watts output (measured at the antenna feedpoint), the same as on all bands between 3.5 MHz and 51.0 MHz. Also, there is no mandatory mode restriction on the 10.1 MHz band here in Europe, but we are "requested" to use only narrow-bandwidth modes. Most UK operators do honor that request. However, there is a lot of SSB operation on the 10.1 MHz band from France ... which is frowned upon by other users of the band. Full UK licence regulations are he http://www.radio.gov.uk/publication/...68r11/br68.htm 73, Walt (G3NYY) P.S. I succeeded in graduating with First Class Honours this summer. :-))) -- Walt Davidson Email: g3nyy @despammed.com |
On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:43:38 GMT, John Passaneau wrote:
Of Course! Life is too short for QRP! [snip good UK info] QRP works! i do have to wonder though about those fellas (and US hams seem to be worst offenders) who feel they have to use 1kW when 100W would do... so i guess my 100W txcvr is QRP to a linear nut? and my ft-817 is uQRP? |
On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:43:38 GMT, John Passaneau wrote:
Of Course! Life is too short for QRP! [snip good UK info] QRP works! i do have to wonder though about those fellas (and US hams seem to be worst offenders) who feel they have to use 1kW when 100W would do... so i guess my 100W txcvr is QRP to a linear nut? and my ft-817 is uQRP? |
Dont own one.got 284 confirmed on 12m with 100 watts and wire antennas.Who
needs an amp? Joe W7KQU |
Dont own one.got 284 confirmed on 12m with 100 watts and wire antennas.Who
needs an amp? Joe W7KQU |
Wow -- very impressive -- shows what can be done.
-- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All "Joe O'Connell" wrote in message ... Dont own one.got 284 confirmed on 12m with 100 watts and wire antennas.Who needs an amp? Joe W7KQU |
Wow -- very impressive -- shows what can be done.
-- 73 From The Signal In The Noise Caveat Lector Ya All "Joe O'Connell" wrote in message ... Dont own one.got 284 confirmed on 12m with 100 watts and wire antennas.Who needs an amp? Joe W7KQU |
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