Re: Too Much Power

Posted by Jack Brindle-2 on May 26, 2018; 5:03pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Does-KPA1500-have-these-KPA500-characteristics-tp7641171p7641233.html

Let me correct myself before others do. Its a 12db difference. And I will rib Bill about it. Still, to the west and north he has very high hills/mountains that block the RF path. Makes me wonder if he was using reverse path for the QSOs.

73,
Jack, W6FB

> On May 25, 2018, at 4:32 PM, Jack Brindle <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I’ve seen Bill’s setup. 50 watts with a decent gain antenna (i.e. beam) is equivalent to 800 watts with Bill’s antenna and QTH. He really has done an outstanding job with the resources he has to work with.
> Also remember, we are talking about a 4 to 5 db difference in power here. And when you have pretty large mountains blocking your path to JA and EU, that 4db of power can make a huge difference.
> QTH and the antenna system really make a huge difference!
>
> 73,
> Jack, W6FB
>
>
>> On May 25, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Richard <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> “I have a couple of FT8 contacts in my log -- with a DU and a JA -- reporting me at -24 dB where I WAS OPERATING AT 800 WATTS. YMMV.”
>>
>> Why do you think you need 800 watts in a weak signal mode? Do you have any idea what that does to other operators? I’ve made several 10,000+ mile contacts with 50 watts, as have others who are following the “rules.”
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