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These 14 videos, found below, were made in order to correct the incorrect information being published in emails and on some BCX Ultra websites about the power output of the GB-4000, SR-4 and M.O.P.A. Over the past few years these are just a few of the incorrect statements that needed correcting. Quote:

1. “The most you can power output safely with the metal cylinder electrodes is 3/4 watts .. not even 1 watt.”

2. “For instance, they state with their metal electrodes they deliver 2.7 watts output so this will be plenty of power and all is needed is .20 watts. Most of our clients can’t handle the Rife Frequency Machine with full .75 watts (then turn down the power) so we’re curious how it is possible someone can stem the full power of 2.7 watts?”

GB-4000 Explanation: The actual power output of the GB-4000 is 4.7 watts in "RF Mode" and about 3/4 (0.75) of 1 watt in "Audio Mode." The GB-4000 has two power output circuits. One is called "Audio Mode" and the other is called "RF Mode." "Audio Mode" does not use an RF (RF = Radio Frequency) carrier frequency and this is the reason why you can feel the frequencies while holding metal cylinder electrodes. Since a person can feel the frequencies this limits the power level to about 3/4 (0.75) of 1 watt of power output. Most people can only handle about 1/4 (0.25) of 1 watt in "Audio Mode." In "RF Mode" an RF carrier frequency is used. The use of an RF carrier frequency makes it so a person cannot feel the frequencies. This makes it possible to increase the power levels significantly. This is why the GB-4000, in "RF Mode," can safely output 4.7 watts. In fact, a person can safely handle up to 20 watts. This is why we also build the SR-4 15-watt amplifier. Using an RF carrier frequency makes these power levels possible. Apparently, the BCX manufacturer does not understand how an RF carrier frequency works or how it makes it possible to safely use higher power levels.

3. “The GB4000 MOPA is only 118w.”

GB-4000 Explanation: The 118 watt power level is an old M.O.P.A. power level which was increased to 190 watts back in 2012.

These BCX statements have caused some of our customers to ask if there was any merit to their claims. Since we knew this information was not correct, we realized the only way to settle this question for our customers, and potential customers, was to do actual tests recorded on video. By doing this our customers could watch these videos and have their questions answered. Since our power output level was being challenged, we felt that it was only reasonable that we should test the BCX Ultra's power output level and see if their claims were correct. What we found shows their power output level is only a fraction of their claims. If they did not have this incorrect information on websites and sending it out in emails then there would have been no need for these tests. The identical same tests were done on all instruments.

The BCX Ultra websites have three different power levels listed. They are 18, 30 and 45.6-watts as their power levels. On their data sheet, they list 30-watts. On some websites, they show various proofs of their power output but none of these tests actually use methods that will give an accurate power output reading. The easiest and most accurate method is to use a precision SWR/Wattmeter built and designed to specifically measure RF power output.

With these tests, we used the MFJ-849 and MFJ-872 wattmeters that read power levels from less than 1-watt to 200-watts. Using these precision instruments removes speculation and will give accurate power output levels. The MFJ-849 digital readout wattmeter specifications list a 1-watt minimum power reading capability but it will actually read lower power levels down to 0.05-watts (1/20th of 1 watt). If a circuit has less than a 0.05-watt output these wattmeters cannot read it. Under these circumstances, a "Load Test" can be done using a resistor and oscilloscope. Using this method will accurately read any circuit with less than a 0.05-watt power output level.

What is a "Load Test? A "Load Test" is "The standardized method used in Electrical Engineering with Circuits and Electrical power." Every electrical engineer has done a "Load Test" and many engineers do these tests on a daily basis. Here is the definition of a load test:

DEFINITION: "When an electrical circuit has a defined output terminal, those appliances [as for example metal hand-cylinders or hand-held ray tubes] which draw power from that circuit are collectively known as the electrical load or just the load. When testing an electrical load, the dummy' load [as for an example a resistor of a specific ohm’s value] is what is known as a load bank. A dummy' load is a resistive component that absorbs all the output power of an electrical generator or radio transmitter [in this case a frequency generator] in order to simulate working conditions so that a system can be tested."

The definition of power is "Voltage times Current." Power is measureable using a load test. Power is not mystical or magical and it doesn’t use different forms of energy. Once a load test has been done “Ohm’s Law” calculations are used to determine the power output of the circuit in watts.

What is “Ohm’s Law?” This law of physics was named for German physicist Georg Ohm (1789-1854). Below is the definition of this law and why it is used in determining the real power output of any circuit:

OHM'S LAW DEFINITION: “A law relating the voltage difference between two points, the electric current, amps or watts flowing between them, and the resistance of the path of the current. Ohm’s law is the standardized method used in Electrical Engineering with Circuits and Electrical power.”

From this definition, we learn a load test using "Ohm's Law" is the standardized method used in Electrical Engineering with Circuits and Electrical power. We also learn “Ohm's Law” is a law that states that the voltage across a resistor is directly proportional to the current flowing through the resistance. In simple terms, you can determine the power output or watts of any circuit by measuring any voltage under a load. A load is a resistor of a specific ohm’s value. When the voltage under load (load = resistor of a specific ohm's value) is read it is the resistor's ohm’s value which will give you the current when entered into an “Ohm's Law” calculator. Since "voltage times current" equals power then the power output of that circuit can be determined. By entering into an “Ohm’s Law Calculator” at least two measurements such as the voltage reading under load and the resistor ohms value used (as an example 470 ohm’s) as the test load it will give you the watts and amps of that circuit.

The videos below were done using Watt Meters and the "Load Test" method described above for testing power output. In these tests, we used an online “Ohm’s Law" calculator to eliminate any possibility of error. These methods of testing, wattmeters, and load tests, will prove that a circuit has the power output claimed or it does not. It does not matter whether a person agrees or not the methods used are simple and accurate methods of determining power output in watts.

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The GB-4000, SR-4 and M.O.P.A. power test videos using either a "Load Test" or the MFJ-849 and MFJ-872 Wattmeters. This includes the BCX Ultra power comparison test videos....Click on the number below to watch the tests.............

  • Video #1. GB-4000 Power Test Including Duty Cycle Power Test


    This first video is a test of the GB-4000 using the MFJ-849 and MFJ-872 Wattmeters. The square wave duty cycle was set at 90%. We list the GB-4000 at 4.7 watts but it will exceed that power rating if a 100% duty cycle is used. The power output volume level was set to 100% for maximum power output. The RF carrier frequency was 3.1MHz (3,100,000 Hertz or cycles per second) with a modulation frequency of 864 Hertz or cycles per second. The load used is a multi-meter measured 467-ohm resistor. Also included in this test is a video showing the power difference using a square wave 50%, 75%, and 100% duty cycle.





  • Video #2 SR-4 Power Test


    This video is a test of the SR-4 1 to 15-watt amplifier using the MFJ-849 Wattmeter. It is listed at 15- watts but it will exceed that power rating by 2 to 4 watts. It is an RF (Radio Frequency) amplifier with a frequency range of 1 to 30MHz (1 to 30 million Hertz or cycles per second) and an 800MHz bandwidth. Since it is connected to the GB-4000 and amplifies its RF output all of the settings for the load test were the same as the GB-4000. The square wave duty cycle was set at 90%. The power output volume was set to 100% for maximum power output. The RF carrier frequency was 3.1MHz (3,100,000 Hertz or cycles per second) with a modulation frequency of 864 Hertz or cycles per second. The load was a multi-meter measured 471-ohm resistor.





  • Video #3. BCX Ultra Power Test Of Instrument #1


    The BCX company has always claimed their power levels far exceed the 4.7-watt GB-4000 and 1 to 15-watt SR-4 amplifier. This video is a test of the BCX Ultra using the MFJ-849 and MFJ-872 Wattmeters using 467-ohm resistors. We did the identical tests on the BCX Ultra that were done on the GB-4000 and SR-4. All settings were put at 100% for maximum power output. The RF carrier frequency of the BCX Ultra was set to 1.607MHz (1,607,000 Hertz or cycles per second) square wave with a modulation frequency of 864 Hertz or cycles per second. The MFJ-849 wattmeters were unable to measure any power output because the BCX power output is less than 0.05-watts, even though they claim it is 18, 30 or 45.6 watts output. Because of this, we had to do a "Load Test" using a 463-ohm resistor and an oscilloscope. We were then able to read its correct power output. We knew they would claim that the BCX we tested was defective so we tested a second BCX and the results of that test are in Video #4. Both power tests confirm the BCX power output is less than 0.05-watts.





  • Video #4. BCX Ultra Power Test Of Instrument #2


    This video is a "Load Test" of the second BCX Ultra. The first BCX load tested at only 0.52 watts and less than 0.05-watts when a 50% fixed square wave duty cycle and "Gating" were also considered. The second BCX power level is even lower than the first BCX power level. All of the same settings were used. This second BCX load test confirmed the first BCX load test within 0.03-watts of power output.





  • Video #5. Thirty (30) Watt Resistor Burn Up Test


    This video is a resistor burnup test. It was done to give the viewer a perspective of power output. This was done so people could first see what 30-watts will do to two 1/4 watt 470-ohm resistors connected to both sides of the ray tube. We also demonstrate what 30-watts will do to a single 1/2 watt 470-ohm resistor connect to the positive side of the ray tube. With this timed test, you will see how fast resistors will burn up if you really have 30-watts power output. Keep in mind that the definition of power is “Voltage times Current.” You cannot hide power, it is either there, or it is not. And “voltage across a resistor is directly proportional to the current flowing through the resistance.” Therefore when you see the BCX Ultra resistor burn up tests it should show the same results as you see in this 30-watt resistor burn up video, if their circuit outputs a true 30-watts.





  • Video #6. BCX Ultra Timed Resistor Burn Up Test


    This video is a BCX Ultra timed resistor burnup test. Both BCX Ultra instruments are shown doing the same test. A 1/4 watt 464-ohm multi-meter tested resistor is used. Since they claim 30-watts and up to 45.6-watts output the two BCX Ultras should burn up the resistors showing the same results as shown in video test #5, but only if their power output claims are correct.





  • Video #7. GB-4000 vs. BCX Ultra In A
    Timed 1/4th Watt Resistor Burn Up Test

    This video is a timed side by side resistor burnup test comparison of the power output of the GB-4000 and the BCX Ultra. The GB-4000 is listed at 4.7-watts power output and has a 1/4 watt multi-meter tested 465-ohm resistor. The BCX Ultra is listed at 30-watts and has a 1/4 watt multi-meter tested 463-ohm resistor. When watching this video the resistors show which machine has more power output.





  • Video #8. SR-4 1 to 15 Watt Amplifier. vs. The
    BCX Ultra In A Timed 1/4 Watt Resistor Burn Up Test


    This video test was done because they claim the BCX Ultra is more powerful than both the GB-4000 and SR-4 1 to 15-watt amplifier combined. This timed resistor burnup test is a side by side comparison of the power output of the GB-4000 & SR-4 1 to 15-watt amplifier and the BCX Ultra. The GB-4000 is listed at 4.7-watts power output and when connected to the SR-4 amplifier is increased to 15 plus watts. The GB-4000 has a 1/4 watt multi-meter tested 462-ohm resistor. The BCX Ultra has a 1/4 watt multi-meter tested 463-ohm resistor. The resistors show which machine has more power output.





  • Video #9. BCX Ultra Double Resistor Burn Up Test


    In test video #5 we demonstrated what 30-watts would do to two 1/4 watt resistors connected to the positive and negative side of the ray tube. In this video test both BCX Ultra instruments are tested with the resistors connected in this same way. The BCX Ultra hand-held ray tubes are connected to two 1/4 watt multi-meter tested 463 and 464-ohm resistors. The full power of the hand-held ray tube circuit is going through these two 1/4 watt resistors when they are being held in the hands. The two hand-held ray tubes are brightly lit up showing the full power of the circuit is going through both of them. If the BCX Ultras really output 30-watts the resistors would burn up in just a few seconds. This is another test which confirms their low power output.





  • Video #10. The BCX Ultra Metal Hand-Cylinders
    Plugged Into Their Hand-Held Ray Tube Circuit Test

    In this video test, both BCX Ultras were given the same test of plugging their metal hand-cylinders into their hand-held ray tube circuit. If the BCX Ultra really output 30 or 45.6-watts no one would be willing to do this test. At 30-watts you could get serious unpleasant burns and at 45.6-watts you could get third-degree burns. This test more than any other test visually demonstrates their claimed 30 to 45.6-watt power levels are not correct. Each test adds more confirmation that their power output level of 30-watts is not what they claim.





  • Video #11. Metal Hand-Cylinders vs. Hand Held Ray Tubes Myth


    This video test deals with what we call the hand-held ray tube myth. The BCX Ultra claim is that the full power output by the hand-held ray tubes “goes from 1 tube THRU the body to the other tube completing the circuitry.” This is an incorrect statement because if you read it carefully they are implying that the full output from their hand-held ray tubes goes back and forth through the body from one hand to the other hand. When metal hand-cylinders are held in the hands the power goes into one hand and is attracted to the other hand. But in the process the power is being distributed throughout the body, therefore, all the power does not go “from 1 tube THRU the body to the other tube completing the circuitry.” These types of circuits use AC (Alternating current) which alternates back and forth and this is the reason it is called alternating current. They state their hand-held ray tubes work by reversing the polarity back and forth to each other. From this, we know that there is no real difference in the way hand-held ray tubes work when compared to the way metal hand-cylinders work using AC or alternating current. This test verifies that metal hand-cylinders and hand-held ray tubes distribute their power in the same way.




  • Video #12. M.O.P.A. Power Test

    This video test shows the M.O.P.A., power output is 190-watts, not 118 watts. The power output was increased 5 years ago from 118-watts to 190-watts maximum. The BCX comparisons, even after 5 years, are still using the old 118-watt power level. The M.O.P.A. has a milliamp meter that ranges from 0 to 300 milliamps which reads the power output. Because of this, the power output is variable from about 20-watts to 190-watts. In doing the load test the ray tube is the load and we measure the voltage under this load.





  • Video #13. Hand-Held Ray Tubes vs.
    Metal Hand-Cylinders Conductivity Test


    This video test demonstrates why metal hand-cylinders are more efficient than glass hand-held ray tubes. Metal hand-cylinders can deliver more power, up to as much as about 20-watts when an RF carrier frequency is used. This video test was specifically done using the BCX Ultra hand-held ray tube circuit. The voltage measurements clearly prove a greater voltage loss occurs when using glass hand-held ray tubes instead of metal hand-cylinders.





  • Video #14. Metal Hand-Cylinder Conductivity Test


    This video test shows that the same voltage and current coming out of the GB-4000 circuit is the same voltage and current on the surface of the metal hand-cylinders. This video also clearly shows that unlike hand-held ray tubes metal hand-cylinders DO NOT lose power output.



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