Newbie with peak and tune question

[Bones]

I just had my radio tuned up.The invoice I got back with the radio stated 26watts PEP?What exactly does that mean.Thanks alot...

[high_octan36]

basically it means if u say audiooooooooooooooooooooooo into basically u see 26 what on the swing or modulation soin actually realityyour probally going 15to 25 whit like d104 power mic stock mic your probably looking at more like 10 to 20watt out wif modulation

[Rex_foxhound]

What radio and mic are you using Bones?

[SmallTruckBigRadio]

I just had my radio tuned up.The invoice I got back with the radio stated 26watts PEP?What exactly does that mean.Thanks alot...

PEP, if I remember correctly is "Peak Envelope Power" which is a fairly liberal measurement of RF (radio frequency) power in watts. It is what most people refer to when talking about how much power your radio is putting out.

If someone asks how much power your radio is doing, the answer would be 26 watts.

If someone asks what the DK (deadkey) is. That's different. That's the RF power in watts, that the radio puts out with the microphone button pushed, without talking into it. The DK is often something around 3-5 watts. If you don't have a watt meter, the shop that did the P&T for you should be able to tell you what they set the DK to.
The DK is important to know if you plan to do an amplifier.

[Bones]

Right now I just have a Cobra 18 and Lil wil antenna.I am in the Army and just needed some vehicle to vehicle comms.I sent it to Sparky's and he tuned it up for me.I am upgrading when I get out in two weeks to maybe a General Lee and Wilson's 1000.

[buzzyt517]

That would do you right forsure