[Elecraft] K3 Observations Digital Modes and SSB

[Don Wilhelm]

  Giorgio,

The safe power for the K3 is 100 watts.  A operator using more than 20 
to 50 watts for PSK31 is IMHO a "band hog" - PSK31 operation at QRP 
levels is quite common and should not be abused by those running high 
power (even though many do it).

OTOH, RTTY is different because many operators are running the full 
legal limit, but I have worked several RTTY stations in a contest using 
only 100 watts.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/1/2011 4:07 PM, ik1bxn wrote:
> by the way .... I wonder, without having a certain indication to trust right
> now, what should be the suggested maximum RF power in PSK and RTTY , without
> taking the risk of stressing finals. Could you give me an indication ?
> Normally I stay at 40-45 w....I feel (or better I hope) that's ok
> Many thanks in advance
> 73 de Giorgio