[Elecraft] Max power for JT9 with K3S 100?

[Andy Durbin]

"With high power is it your practice to start with lower levels and work your way up or do you go for broke from the start?"

For FT8 I make the initial call with the power that I think is required for the propagation path.  If the station replies I may increase or reduce power based on their report.  If the station does not reply I look at PSKReporter to find reports from the station I called or from others in the same area.  If no one in the area reported my signal I may increase power.

My station controller automatically sets "FT8 power" on band change if that option is enabled.  "FT8 power" is not max power on any band.  It is set for each band based on antenna and experience of propagation conditions for that band.   I can reduce power, or increase to band max power, whenever it is appropriate but I enjoy making QSO with the lowest power I can.

Some people think that WSJT-X modes require no skill but it's not just blast and log.  Those who put some thought into operating technique may make the QSO where bigger stations fail.

I've been using WSJT-X since before version 1.0 was released but still have worked more DX using CW than any digital mode in the last 8 or so years.

Andy, k3wyc