I think the distance from the noise floor is important. If you're got a
barely perceptible signal, then increasing 6db gets you a lot more than
it does if the signal is already a 30dB over the noise.
On 4/13/2015 2:48 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
I am working on a presentation about losses within the antenna system
and have come across a question that I have always wanted to ask.
-- Why does going from 100 watts (barefoot) to 400 watts (adding a
linear) “seem” to make such a big difference in on air
performance/audio punch etc.?
My observations -- Even though it is only x 4 -- 6dB – one S-unit --
it “sounds” like, most times, a larger jump.
Sometimes the receiver indicates a larger jump too, S-meter
wise, which points to a receive chain performance issue – non linear
AGC gain response. I am guessing here.
Anyone care to voice some insight?
Thanks and 73…..Rick – W5RH
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