[Elecraft] SSB QRP

[Edward R. Cole]

To add to what others have stated:  I ran my K3/10 at 12w on SSB (I 
know it was stated as 16w but I have revised my measurements with 
more accurate readings - Bird43+25H element vs the 100H).

I have checked into the Elecraft SSB Net on 20m often with NC copying 
me.  I check in an 80m net locally will no problems if conditions are 
reasonably good.  Most 100w stations are reading S9+ so I come in at S7.
I made a CW contact using 5w on 12m to provide a ham in SC, AK for WAS.
I made several contacts on 10m during the winter's open conditions this year.

I run a Hygain TH3mk4 triband beam at 50-feet which helps and 
inverted-V on 80m hung at 40-feet in the center.  Good antennas go 
far to help running QRP.

My mic is a Heil HM10-5 that I have had for twelve years and used 
with a prior rig.  I run mic at 21 and comp at 20 for voice.  I set 
equalizing  per Don W3FPR's quide lines.  Always get great audio 
reports (its a K3, of course).

I now run 270w on 20-15m, 240w on 10m and 200w on 80m with a CCI 
EB27A amplifier:
http://www.kl7uw.com/HF-300PA.htm

Have had reports I sound louder than QRP (only 14 dB?).


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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