do aim for stability and cleanness over raw power - and keep in mind this simple math:
each time you increase power 4X this is 6 dB, and roughly it is one S-unit.? if we start with 10 watts, 40 watts is one S-unit stronger and 160 watts is 2 S-units total -- so don't sweat for every watt.? a small amplifier could help your ubitx - but if you seek out big signals on SSB - the funny thing is many of them can hear you as is.? I remember the central Eu station that scolded me for giving my call twice and we doubled on the second one.?
keep learning along the way.?
Curt
