[BC] WLW Superpower Coverage

Keith Hammond monsterfm
Thu Dec 15 18:15:01 CST 2005


Rob Atkinson wrote:

> thanks for the plots comments etc.  very interesting.  It 
> appears there is a 
> point of diminishing return with power increases.   in other 
> words, unless 
> you gain coverage of a metropolitan area, the costs 
> associated with adding N 
> watts to what is already being pumped into the load do not 
> justify adding a 
> relatively thin band of area surrounding your current fringe 
> contour, that 
> is more low pop. density land.  maybe 50 kw is that point of 
> diminishing 
> return.


  But, it can sure save you a lot of money on heating! And, at some of
these power levels, it could save the neighbors on heating and cooking
costs, as well. Imagine! Fluorescent lighting that doesn't need
electrical connections for miles and miles around the site...


Keith Hammond

KBKH-FM (Shamrock, Texas)

(806) 256-1221




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