> The reg is the reg, Absolutely! So let's read the reg and see what it says. Most arguments about the rules can be resolved quickly by doing this. When reading regulations, contracts, or other legalese, it's important not to read between the lines or "interpret." Read exactly what the words say, no more, no less. The relevant subpart is printed below and apart from the precise definition of "half wave dipole" is quite clear. It says nothing about a 50 W max transmitter power, only 50 W max ERP. Bear in mind that when they say "multiply" the transmitter power by antenna gain, it could mean multiplying by a number less than one (< 0 dBd) or greater than one (> 0 dBd).
73 and thanks for listening, Carl WS7L >From http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2004/octqtr/47cfr97.303.htm 97.303(s): ...Transmissions shall not exceed an effective radiated power (e.r.p) of 50 W PEP. For the purpose of computing e.r.p. the transmitter PEP will be multiplied with the antenna gain relative to a dipole or the equivalent calculation in decibels. A half wave dipole antenna will be presumed to have a gain of 0 dBd. Licensees using other antennas must maintain in their station records either manufacturer data on the antenna gain or calculations of the antenna gain... ______________________________________________________________ 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
