[Elecraft] K3 power out - key down

[Wes (N7WS)]

The problem with this is, if everyone else is as misguided, then they are 
transmitting with ten watts too. So their signals are 10 to 20+ dB weaker than 
with higher power, hence there are fewer stations to work, ie. less DX.

Furthermore, with more power, faster modes of communicating are possible.  More 
stations can make QSOs in a given time, which can actually *lower* the total QRM 
level.

Of course, all of this is from a DXer's perspective.  If watching paint dry is 
your thing then stick with QRP.

Wes  N7WS




On 7/19/2014 8:07 PM, Bill Turner wrote:
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> On 7/19/2014 5:44 PM, Gerald Manthey wrote:
>>   and I work the world on 10 watts.
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> REPLY:
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> I encourage the Geralds of the world to continue with their ten watts.
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> Makes DXing easier for the rest of us. :-)
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> 73, Bill W6WRT