I've seen this kind of calculation before, and for some events, like Field Day, it's clear that QRP can compete on scores quite effectively. But that's using CW, and probably also PSK31. Dave's numbers suggest that it might also be different for North American contacts (for those of us within North America), compared to crossing an ocean. But for me, SSB is much less effective -- I've too often been able to copy people easily, and have them not react to my 10 watts at all.
But to me, that means use CW for contests, and if I try SSB I shouldn't worry about not getting through. Meanwhile, I'll work on better antennas, and be more persistent so that when the propagation gods smile I'll be there. Still, I may get this 100-watt thing when it comes out, or at least within a year or two. Peter W0LLN On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 12:20 PM, dave <ho13d...@gmail.com> wrote: > > To try to put some meaningful numbers on the value of a few extra dB I > looked at some recent contest scores. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html