There are a great many Hams whose budget and circumstances does NOT allow a 240V service or huge antenna. They may be renters, living under HOA restrictions, or simply have a very small lot. For them, stepping up from 100 watts to 500 watts - about the most one can squeeze from a 120 V mains outlet - is significant.
And they are part of the bedrock of Amateur Radio as much as the biggest station on the most favorable hill top. It has been that way since the Amateur 1/4" spark rigs squeaked out a 2-mile "DX" QSO while kilowatt rotary sparks were working 100 miles with ease. 73, Ron AC7AC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
