[Elecraft] Too Much Power

[jeff griffin]

Also he did say that the JA gave him a -24 signal report. That doesn't sound like he's melting anybody's receive antennas with the 800 watts :-)

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Brindle
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2018 7:32 PM
To: Richard
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Too Much Power

I’ve seen Bill’s setup. 50 watts with a decent gain antenna (i.e. beam) is equivalent to 800 watts with Bill’s antenna and QTH. He really has done an outstanding job with the resources he has to work with.
Also remember, we are talking about a 4 to 5 db difference in power here. And when you have pretty large mountains blocking your path to JA and EU, that 4db of power can make a huge difference.
QTH and the antenna system really make a huge difference! 

73,
Jack, W6FB


> On May 25, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Richard <FlatHat at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> “I have a couple of FT8 contacts in my log -- with a DU and a JA -- reporting me at -24 dB where I WAS OPERATING AT 800 WATTS. YMMV.”
> 
> Why do you think you need 800 watts in a weak signal mode? Do you have any idea what that does to other operators? I’ve made several 10,000+ mile contacts with 50 watts, as have others who are following the “rules.”