[Elecraft] Input vs. output power question

[Bob Nielsen]

On Jul 6, 2006, at 1:37 AM, Bekir Kemal Ataman wrote:

> I intend to join the IARU HF contest in the QRP category (i.e. 5  
> watts output).
>
> I have got a RG58 going to my inverted V antenna. The coax is about 45
> meters in length (roughly 135 feet).
>
> How much power should I request from my K2 to get 5 watts output  
> from the
> antenna?
>
> 73!
> de TA2RX

The 5 watt power level for QRP refers to the output of the  
transmitter, not the antenna.

73 - Bob, N7XY