[RTTY] Re: RTTY power levels

[it9blb at infcom.it]

Jim Martin - MM0BQI scrive:

> I am running an FT1000MP Mk5 at 40w output during rtty contests and the fan
> runs almost constantly and it gets hot. My understanding of the MP manual is
> that I can run it at 100w out for long periods but I am not too keen to do
> his! The second radio, IC7400 runs much cooler at 40w.
> I see from lots of posts that operators are running 100w output from
> standard rigs with great success and no damage, some guidance on this would
> be appreciated!
> Thanks
> Jim  MM0BQI

Hi Jim,
I'm a very active all modes contester; I use a "only contest dedicated" 
FT1000-MP(not MK5) since 7 years. In RTTY, I always run the RTX at a 80w
out level and, crossing my fingers, I never had any baking problem.
Just my two cents. 

73s,
Joe, IT9BLB