I have to disagree with some of what has been said about how much power to run
using JT65.
JT65 is a LOW SIGNAL mode, NOT a LOW POWER mode.
We run 1500 watts into 20+ dB gain antennas on 2 meters for EME. Signals
coming back from the moon vary between –10 and –29 dB
Why limit yourself on 160 meters?
When JT65 HF was just getting started on 160, I called CQ on 160 using 1 KW+
and Andre, V51B, sent me an eMail that he heard me –23, but I did not hear him.
The difference? He was calling me with 100 watts or less, and I was using 1
KW+ into a full 1/4 wave vertical with 32 radials under it. My receive
antenna is a Waller Flag which can rotate between H Pol and V Pol.
-23 is a low signal, even though I was running close to the legal limit. SO...
What is best, to run 50 watts and work no one or run power and be heard, even
if only –23? You tell me.
73, PeteR N8PR With DXCC+ on both 160 and 2 meters. (and every band in
between except 60)
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