20 watts claimed output. That should be awesome for sinus infections... Pretty soon we'll be able to have Sidewalks On The Air. 😆
20W RT-820
20W RT-820
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RT-820... Really?
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mmckenna
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Aimed at the consumer that has NO idea what they are buying, nor the intelligence to make an educated decision.
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But...but....20w is more power!!!
I thought it might be, but searching for information about RF exposure tests indicates 20 watts near the head is likely unsafe.
I found tons of details. Not going to try and post all that.
More is ALWAYS better!
There's a possibility that some users may chew the antenna while transmitting. This is encouraged for those users.
So, let's get the logic straight: you need a 20W HT because you don't like doing the Freddy Mercury pose trying to hit the repeater. The obvious solution is to get a radio that will hit the machine without the pose, yet requires the pose for safe operation. Okie-dokie. 😆
They'll be offering them in pairs and half-dozens before Thanksgiving.
nd5y
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It probably only puts out 7 or 8 watts.
mmckenna
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I -promise- you that people will buy these radios and then want to find the stubby antenna option because the long antenna pokes them in the armpit and doesn't look cool.
20 watts is absolutely aimed at hobbyists and bragging rights.
Unable to find an FCC OET approval for this radio, so probably not for sale yet, and I'll bet a dollar these will be Part 15 only.
That's exactly what's going to happen. How will everyone think you can talk to the cops with some dorky-looking antenna that works?
Besides, with the right stubby, 20 watts could make an emergency heater. That beats a flashlight and cop sounds any day.
Besides, with the right stubby, 20 watts could make an emergency heater. That beats a flashlight and cop sounds any day.
A friend of mine suggested that you should mount a 3-foot mini-tower to a hard hat and put the antenna on top of the HHT (hard hat tower).
mmckenna
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Yep, that's how you do it.
Other big market for these will be the preppers/survivalists that are buying radios so they can check the "Comms" box on their checklist of products that have to purchase to be legit. It'll get thrown in their ammo boxes/Faraday bags and forgotten about.
A sight often seen at big hamfests such as the Dayton Hamvention. I remember seeing one that had flashing LED clearance lights.
That's probably right. Like the 500 watt computer speakers.
bearcatrp
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Part of the population control system. Fry there brains!
I'm still not putting that much power near my head. My eyes are aged enough already.
Where did this image come from?
RT-820... Really?
20 watts claimed output. That should be awesome for sinus infections... Pretty soon we'll be able to have Sidewalks On The Air. 😆 20W RT-820
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On the other hand, if you only use it at 5watts and no more, imagine the battery capacity you'd have as well as the longevity of the final transistor...
