[Elecraft] K2 power setting for SSB QRP?

[Julian, G4ILO]

TF3KX wrote:
> 
> I would like to establish the "correct" setting for transmitting proper
> QRP SSB signals from my K2.
> 
> I have seen earlier discussions on the definition of QRP for SSB signals,
> where the majority seem to set it at 10W PEP (presumably close to 5W
> average power), while a few adhere strictly to the notion that no more
> than 5W should enter the antenna terminals at any time.
> 
> At any rate, this brings me to the question:  If I adjust the power level
> of my K2 to, say, 5W, using the power knob, will the rig then actually
> send out SSB at 5W PEP, 5W average, or something else?
> 
> 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX
> 

I think QRP can be whatever you want it to be, unless you are competing in a
contest QRP category or collecting contacts for a QRP award, in which case
it is whatever the rules say it is (which may differ from one contest /
award to another.) I came across an article once, probably written a few
years ago, that suggested anything up to 100W was QRP. I don't think many of
today's QRPers would accept that definition, though. 

As to your question, if you set the control of your K2 (or K3 for that
matter) to 5W then the peak power should be limited to 5W, plus or minus the
limits of error of the power metering and the ALC. Personally I set my K2
for 10W for SSB, and with the compression at 3 could light up all the green
segments on speech peaks.

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