Ok, how to do this without coming off as a complete jerk. I was reading the multiple threads on the forum tonight, and I can't believe at some of the misinformation and things I am seeing. I think it's great that we have a place to share information, but a couple of things I could just not let go after seeing them so many times.
1: The term "SWRs". As in: "I just checked my swrs and they look good!" ---
First of all, there is no such things as "SWRs". It is NOT plural, meaning more than one. It also doesn't belong to somebody. (example: The SWR's)
It is a mathematical equation. It stands for Standing - Wave - Ratio. It is a ratio. Also, a "flat match" or low SWR doesn't mean the antenna is good. Remember.. a dummy load has a perfect SWR but does not put out a signal.
2: The reference to a BJT (solid state like a Texas Star DX500) amplifier being referred to as "Class AB-1". Sorry, no such thing. Yes, it can be biased class AB, not the 1, or the 2 stand for the relationship of elements in a tube when biased. I don't care what the garage amp builder slapped on the label. It just isn't so!
Ok, like I said, don't want to be labeled a jerk, just wanted to put the info out there so it doesn't keep the same cycle going. When I first started out, I used a lot of incorrect terms, and also learned all of the “super duper secrets” of RF, all of which were 11 meter CB nonsense and later learned better.
My point is that it would be cool to see us all educate each other and be some of the best operators out there! Good, clean sounding radios, good advice, set good examples, etc. We would be really well respected on the air waves as well as known on the internet for our ability to stand apart here at the WWRF.
Ok...end of rant. (takes cover)
1: The term "SWRs". As in: "I just checked my swrs and they look good!" ---
First of all, there is no such things as "SWRs". It is NOT plural, meaning more than one. It also doesn't belong to somebody. (example: The SWR's)
It is a mathematical equation. It stands for Standing - Wave - Ratio. It is a ratio. Also, a "flat match" or low SWR doesn't mean the antenna is good. Remember.. a dummy load has a perfect SWR but does not put out a signal.
2: The reference to a BJT (solid state like a Texas Star DX500) amplifier being referred to as "Class AB-1". Sorry, no such thing. Yes, it can be biased class AB, not the 1, or the 2 stand for the relationship of elements in a tube when biased. I don't care what the garage amp builder slapped on the label. It just isn't so!
Ok, like I said, don't want to be labeled a jerk, just wanted to put the info out there so it doesn't keep the same cycle going. When I first started out, I used a lot of incorrect terms, and also learned all of the “super duper secrets” of RF, all of which were 11 meter CB nonsense and later learned better.
My point is that it would be cool to see us all educate each other and be some of the best operators out there! Good, clean sounding radios, good advice, set good examples, etc. We would be really well respected on the air waves as well as known on the internet for our ability to stand apart here at the WWRF.
Ok...end of rant. (takes cover)
