Rick, Thanks for this. Some people seem to think FT8 is a low power mode. It’s a weak signal mode. 73, K8NU
> On Jan 1, 2019, at 11:56 PM, Rick Bates (WA6NHC) <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 > > Spiel Czech happens Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. [email protected] 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com http://www.bluesswing.com Https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org http://www.timbrewolves.carl-yaffey.com http://www.columbusshotokankarate.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
