[Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

[Rick Bates (WA6NHC)]

You run the amount of power required to make the contact, up to the legal limit.  If you wish to operate QRP, that’s your choice.

I remind you that RTTY is also digital and full legal limit is common; FT8 is semi-automated RTTY with complex pattern but improved reception.  High power is also common.  On some bands (160M) its nearly a requirement.

There is no difference between antenna gain, when possible or amp gain of equal dB raise.  Many folks can’t use improved antennas (no space or budget), so power is an answer. 

The true issue is when folks don’t run clean power.

73,
Rick wa6nhc

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> On Jan 1, 2019, at 8:42 PM, Ken <wa8jxm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Geesh, how much power are people running?  I've always thought 50 watts was excessive for digital modes!
> 
> As for the concept of a dedicated FT8 radio, what's going to happen when FT9 becomes the latest craze?  How many people operate Olivia (or even JT-65) now?
> 
> Ken WA8JXM
> 
> 
>> On 12/29/18 5:23 PM, Rick Bates (WA6NHC) wrote:
>> 50-70 watts out is fine, that will provide adequate drive for most amps to run their full rated power out.  If you don’t want that much, turn it down.
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