Doug asks,
> Why do contests distinguish between high power and low power?
> I have not seen that debated here, so I assume that most people
> are OK with the separate classes for those using amplifiers and
> those not using amplifiers.
Contests distinguish between high and low power for historical
reasons. From the very earliest contests - in the days of single
element antennas (often a Marconi T or inverted L), it was clear
hat high power vs. low power was a big difference. With the
advent of big antennas, a low power station with big antennas
can occasionally eclipse a high power station with poorer antennas
or a less skilled operator.
However, in generally the "top ten" boxes will show a clear
separation based on power - even considering the effects of
antennas.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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