[Elecraft] Input vs. output power question

[Bob Tellefsen]

You should request 5w, as the rules call for 5w from the transmitter, not
the antenna.
Good luck.  Hope to hear you and work you.
73, Bob N6WG/qrp

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bekir Kemal Ataman" <BKAtaman at mail.archimac.org>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 1:37 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Input vs. output power question


> 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
>
> ----------------------------------
> Bekir Kemal Ataman
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>
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