> "Paul Plack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tony, will that 3 dB be noticed by users? Probably, no.
Depends where they are in the system coverage map. At the edge or in marginal areas by users actually breathing oxygen. Probably, yes. > Will it increase power consumption, heat generation, potential > for desense if the antenna is compromised by age/weather/damage, > intermod risks, and long-term maintenance costs? Probably yes, > yes, yes, yes, and yes. Relative costs to operate high powered repeater in constant lock to talk (in transmit mode) operation... about $15-$35 per month typical. Depends on how much power thou honk with and for how much time of the day... Desense and intermod problems if you do things right (use all the right equipment)... minimal. Long term maintenance costs... relatively minimal. > Without knowing more about your specific situation, if you're > already at 50 watts, 100 is probably not worth the trade-offs. A high performance - high power repeater system... "Priceless" s.
