Topband: CW Transmitting Power

[Donald Chester]

Thanks to all who responded to my question.  The consensus of replies is 
that on 160 and the hf bands, plenty of CW ops run the full legal limit, and 
more than a few run considerably more.  High power CW is mostly used during 
contests and for working DX.  Even 1000w++ 160m DX signals frequently arrive 
at their receiving destination just above the noise floor.

I have no problem with high power CW.  As a matter of fact I think it would 
be better if the ligal limit were 1500 watts AVERAGE power output for all 
modes.  I was just wondering, because I don't recall ever hearing anyone on 
CW actually say they were running that much, but of course in contests and 
DX pile-ups people don't usually chit-chat about what rigs and power they 
are operating.

73, Don K4KYV

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