Fw: [CW] Transmitting power...

[W3WW]

----- Original Message -----
From: "W3WW" <w3ww@adelphia.net>
To: "John/K4WJ" <k4wj@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [CW] Transmitting power...


>
> John, I AGREE
>
> As you know, I also am a CW rag chewer operating at the same time on a
> nearby 40M frequency (7.023). I find it almost impossible to carry on a
QSO
> with anything less than 500 to 700 watts running 40+ wpm. The stations
with
> whom I normally chew the fat are located in Ohio or Pennsylvania. They
also
> run QRO and when they try otherwise (70 -100 Watts), I just cannot copy
100%
> (or even 50% at times).  Between the fluctuating band conditions during
> sunrise, and the Florida summer QRN, it is very difficult to copy (or be
> copied) with anything less.
>
> During the winter months, or during better conditions, we will always
reduce
> power to the minimum needed to carry on a conversation.
>
> 73  de Don/W3WW
> Jensen Beach, Florida
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