[Elecraft] Changes from 100 watts to 10 watts

[n4so@juno.com]

This is a critique of the Elecraft K2/100

Here are approximate changes on the NCDXF beacon
going from 100 watts to  .1 watts.   The station is 4U1UN
New York City on 28.200.   Antenna is a 4 element beam.

S9   100 watts
S8    10 watts
S5    1 watt
S3    .1 watt


You are invited to listen to the NCDXF/ IARU beacon
network and listen for yourself the actual change in
signal level as the beacon goes fm 100 watts to 10 watts, 1
watt and 100 mW, and then you can ask yourself if
the 100 watt amplifier you just built, tested, and paid
$$$$ for is worth it.   In day to day operation,  the idea
of a K2 at 100 watts is questionable and you guys that
are building the amplifiers or thinking about building the
add-on units need to examine this further.  The smart
guys are ones with the K2 left at the original QRP levels.



N4SO
Ken Brown
Mobile, AL/EM50tk
NorCal-20/5 watts/4 ele. beam
N4SO@juno.com
 









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