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Re: [RTTY] Why 150W LP in Roundup?

To: John Grimm <john_grimm1450@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Why 150W LP in Roundup?
From: Ed Muns <ed@w0yk.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:20:09 -0800
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The Low Power limit for all ARRL HF contests is 250 watts.  It was set when 
most radios were 150 watts.  Most modern radios are 100 watts, so one could 
argue 100 watts is more appropriate.  CQ contests are 100 watts.

73,
Ed
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Ed Muns, W0YK
www.w0yk.com

John Grimm <john_grimm1450@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Is there a reason that the LP limit in the Roundup is 150W or less?  Wouldn't 
>simply defining LP as 100W or less make infinitely more sense?  Is there a 
>legacy rationale for 150W?
> 
>HNY to all.
> 
>John / K0YQ
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