[RTTY] Why 150W LP in Roundup?

[Ed Muns]

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 at 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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