[RTTY] Question about NAQP rules

[Bill Turner]

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On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:53:57 -0500, VE3VID wrote:

>Maybe.  Its simply meant that we have to commit to the barefoot input of our favoured rig,  to a maximum of 100w.

REPLY:

That is the "what" of the rule. The question is "why".

As mentioned before, there are some ops who would prefer to run their
transceivers at a low power level to reduce stress on it and use an
amplifier to reach 100 watts. 

As I recall, many Yaesu transceivers are NOT rated for 100 watts on
full duty cycle modes such as RTTY. Should these ops be forced to
compete at reduced power?  Or risk damaging their rigs in order to be
competitive?

This rule is silly and should be rescinded. 

Bill W6WRT