[RTTY] rtty power

[Jon Harder]

> ... bear in mind that a lot of good Q's can
> be had with QRP - 5 watts or less.

During a recent contest under poor conditions,  I was using a small amp to
boost the output to about 200 watts.  Things were going tolerably well, when
I stopped for a break and switched the amp off.  When I returned, I forgot
to switch the amp back on, and resumed easily working S&P with several
fairly weak stations before I realized I was doing it all with less than 20
watts from the transceiver only!   Not real QRP, but it reminded me that
less _can_ be OK.

73 to all, especially those of us who can't make Dayton.      8(
See you in the Anatolian test.

Jon         K1US



----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Barr RDS Inc" <k2yg@bellatlantic.net>
To: <RTTY@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] rtty power


> I agree that 50 - 100 watts is plenty for most RTTY work, and overkill
> for PSK in many instances, but bear in mind that a lot of good Q's can
> be had with QRP - 5 watts or less.  Admittedly a yagi is of help, but
> even with a dipole a great deal can be worked.  K2YG has worked 225
> countries using  RTTY qrp, and has a lot of fun and 500 plus Qs in a few
> contests.  Running over 100 watts is usually helpful only in DX pileups,
> and then knowing where, when and how to call is probably more important.
>
> 73
> Dave, K2YG
>
> Ben Grokett wrote:
> >
> > Bill, most people use between 50 to 100 watts and do just fine on rtty.
Many others will use a moderate level such as in the 300-400 watt level to
overcome losses typical with the mode.   A few run the full legal limit
(1500 w) when dx'ing or during contests.
> >
> > Ben,  KR6E
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