Gary Slagel wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> Sorry for off topic post but I'd guess there's a wealth of knowledge on this
> issue out there.
>
> I'm a CW guy just getting ready to do some SSB work on the contest this
> weekend. I've got a 100W Elecraft K2 that I've had for a couple years and
> really never paid attention to how it performed on SSB. Yesterday I gave it
> a try and the output power, as measured by an mfj cross needle antenna tuner,
> peaked at around 20W on 20/15/10. I know I can't really depend on the
> accuracy of the mfj tuner for power readings but the same tuner shows around
> 70W on CW.
>
> Does it seem reasonable for SSB to be that much lower then CW?
>
Considering the duty cycle along with peak to average power that's just
about right.
When calculating RF exposure we use 20% for SSB to get an average.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> Thanks for comments!
>
> Gary Slagel/N0SXX
> Hot Springs, SD
> http://marina.fortunecity.com/sanpedro/351
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