would you think it is possible to cause burns with this amp at maximum overdriven output and this antenna at close range (by holding the antenna or having TX near face)?

 

maximum overdriven output

What does that mean in watts?

 

I suppose that is what i am asking is how many Ws, all i have is this pdf of the apm and i can not work out what the TX maximum possible W are, can you?

 

i can not work out what the TX maximum possible W are, can you?

It depends on the input power.

 

It depends on the input power.

but what is the max possible when overdriven i am trying to work out, not exactly of course but i thought that the specifications could be used to figure that out perhaps?

 

Output power: 1 watt for an input of 1 miliwatt

I think not.

Bob

 

"is this dangerous"?

What is dangerous?

 

"is this dangerous"?

What is dangerous?

for ex. if the Tx antenna was near ones face, would there be safety issues from radiation?

 

I think not.

Bob

but what is the max possible when overdriven i am trying to work out, not exactly of course but i thought that the specifications could be used to figure that out perhaps? 1W is minimum what is maximum?

 

for ex. if the Tx antenna was near ones face, would there be safety issues from radiation?

Then why did you not say so in the title?
Instead one would have to open every thread to find out?

 

Then why did you not say so in the title?
Instead one would have to open every thread to find out?

right, sorry i did not realise

 

but what is the max possible when overdriven i am trying to work out, not exactly of course but i thought that the specifications could be used to figure that out perhaps? 1W is minimum what is maximum?

Maybe 2 Watts. If it was 1000W it might be dangerous.

But then some people insist cell phones cause cause brain tumors despite the fact that there has been no increase in brain tumors with half the people in the world using cell phones.

Who is it that you are hoping to harm?

Bob

 

Maybe 2 Watts. If it was 1000W it might be dangerous.

But then some people insist cell phones cause cause brain tumors despite the fact that there has been no increase in brain tumors with half the people in the world using cell phones.

Who is it that you are hoping to harm?

Bob

but when they say in the specs. that "Output power: 1 watt for an input of 1 miliwatt" where does that max out?

 

My experience with burns is 2W 80 MHz ICP coil where touching to 3 kV (when load is out) and 0.5-1 Amp coil current means just the unpleasant tingling in fingers. And then I found the way how to make a 10 Amp circuit for about 100 W load. When intentionally touched the hot end then instanteously I felt the dull pain and after 10 seconds sitting and blinking eyes I realized red painful blister growing out the fingertip. So, after the day, the painful blister was about 8 mm large, after 33 days it was still painful and 8 mm large, after 133 days it was still painful and 8 mm large and then, before next NewYear I just remember I must inspect what is happening with finger - but blister was unnoticed disappeared. So, the ultimate truth is somewhat between the 2 W and 100 W.

Other guideline is from my boat Cobra radio. There stays said in the manual - in no instances switch the transmitter on, if antenna is situated 3 meters or nearer to Your head. Power 25 W, frequency 160 MHz.

 

when they say in the specs. that "Output power: 1 watt for an input of 1 miliwatt" where does that max out?

The max is unknown, in the absence of a spec.
BTW, did you notice that amp is being sold 'as is / for repair'? It may not be fully functional.

 

All around the world you could see people using handies working in the VHF UHF range whether on a chest pocket or in their hands, talking to the mike.

Look for brands like Motorola or Standard and check their power output.