BasicB-001-017-010

Unless an operator holds an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification, what is the maximum carrier power that an amateur radio station may use on emissions other than SSB?

D
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
750 watts
B
250 watts
C
560 watts
D
190 watts

Answer Notes

For an operator with only a Basic Qualification, Canadian regulations stipulate a maximum carrier power output of 190 watts for emission types other than Single Sideband (SSB), such as AM, FM, or CW. This output limit roughly corresponds to the 250-watt DC input limit, factoring in typical transmitter efficiency. The 250-watt figure is a trap here; it is the DC input power limit, not the carrier output power limit. Similarly, 560 watts is the Peak Envelope Power (PEP) output limit specifically reserved for SSB emissions, not continuous carrier modes.
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