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Gentlemen.
An RF carrier has an amplitude of say, 50 watts (output power). If it is modulated with an AM signal of say, 100% what will the power output be (at peaks) and why?
It is argued that it is 400 watts PEP. If the am receiver chops off the lower sideband during detection, is it then considered to be 200 watts transmitted power?
How does it increase the carrier strength so that it is greater than 50 watts on peaks?
A few questions there but all related. I would appreciate a 'plain language' answer. Thanks, regards, Happy new year, Eric.
An RF carrier has an amplitude of say, 50 watts (output power). If it is modulated with an AM signal of say, 100% what will the power output be (at peaks) and why?
It is argued that it is 400 watts PEP. If the am receiver chops off the lower sideband during detection, is it then considered to be 200 watts transmitted power?
How does it increase the carrier strength so that it is greater than 50 watts on peaks?
A few questions there but all related. I would appreciate a 'plain language' answer. Thanks, regards, Happy new year, Eric.