[Elecraft] Whats the deal with my K2/100

[Augie Hansen]

Tom wrote:
> ...
>   I just purchased a k2/100.I have been just turning down the power till it
> says 10 I assume this is 10watts.I have been getting repeated reports that
> they can't believe I'm running 10watts QRP. 1 guy just called me a liar all
> together! 

For the sake of this discussion let's say that someone tells you that 
your 100 watt signal red=gisters 20dB over S9. Then, given a reasonably 
accurate S-meter, 10 watts would give S9 + 10dB  and 1 watt would yield 
S9 - all quite respectable signal levels.

What little contesting I do is usually at 5 watts or less, even on 160 
meters, with the best antennas I can deploy on my small city lot. 
Results have generally been very good. QRP operating can be frustrating 
at times, but it can be very satisfying, especially when you get those 
"I can't believe ..." comments. Just smile and move on.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH



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