The PEP rating of an SSB transmitter is often misleading due to:
A) the PEP rating is the same rating no matter what type of waveform the transmitter is providing.
B) the fact that with normal voice signals, an SSB transmitter develops an average of only one-third to one-fourth of its PEP rating.
C) the SSB transmitter's power supplies and components are not always designed for continuous duty PEP power levels.
D) all of the above

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The PEP (Peak Envelope Power) rating of an SSB (Single Sideband) transmitter can be misleading because it represents the maximum power the transmitter can achieve under specific conditions, which do not necessarily reflect normal operating conditions. Normal voice signals typically only utilize one-third to one-fourth of the PEP rating, and the transmitter's components may not be designed for continuous operation at PEP levels.

The PEP Rating of an SSB Transmitter Is Often Misleading