[UK-CONTEST] WAB 160m SSB Contest

[Chris G3SJJ]

Yes, a single 813 was very efficient(!) but not as efficient as a pair!! 
Saw many in 160m DXers shacks in those days!

Chris G3SJJ



David G3YYD wrote:
> Of course if you want to be loud and legal then 400 watts 1810 to 1850 
> and then 32 watts 1850 to 2000. 11dB difference QED phone is going to 
> remain below 1850 if the operator wants to obey the UK (and most other 
> EU countries) licence conditions. On the other hand top band DX chasers 
> and contesters back in the 60s and 70s ran the then licence maximum of 
> 10 watts DC input with a DC to RF conversion efficiency of 1500% or more.
>
> In big contesters the band plans are there to be ignored as they do not 
> make sense in a big contest situation.
>
> David G3YYD
>
> On 30/01/2010 14:58, Chris G3SJJ wrote:
>   
>> Sorry, I am meant 1840 to 1850!  SJJ
>>
>> Chris G3SJJ wrote:
>>    
>>     
>>> I agree with Dave. I was finding stations above 1860 last night so if
>>> you stick to say 1900 and up you won't cause any QRM.
>>>
>>> I occasionally hear SSB stations on 160m around 1840-1950 which is a
>>> pity when the band is so wide since it effectively limits CW to just 30KHz.
>>>
>>> Chris G3SJJ
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave Sergeant wrote:
>>>
>>>      
>>>       
>>>> On 30 Jan 2010 at 12:50, James Hill wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>         
>>>>> Tonight sees the WAB 160m Phone contest.
>>>>>
>>>>>   From 19.00-2300hrs, usual Contest bandplan.
>>>>>
>>>>> Exchange is RS + WAB square.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>          
>>>>>           
>>>> There are no specific contest sections on 160m, only that SSB has to be
>>>> above 1843kHz. I expect you are aware that CQ160 is on this weekend, cw
>>>> up to 1880kHz and above (and I shall be among them).
>>>>
>>>> 73 Dave G3YMC
>>>>
>>>> http://www.davesergeant.com
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