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I had Chuck Carpenter pull out his Sea Sprite and he was able to measure 510mw from his SS into a dummy load of 54 ohms. The circuit configuration is at maximum power, thus the logical choice for more power is the Rock or Tuna Topper. I have two unbuilt Tuna Topper ][ and Tuna Topper ][+ kits, without band modules, so once I get my next round of transmitters built I will work on them. I will get some potential Activation on video even if just a couple of contacts. Thomas K4SWL has throttled back several of his QRP rigs to 100mw and worked 10+ contacts on compromised antennas, so it is all about catching the band on a good propagation day.

There have been some real good band conditions this winter, one never knows when I will be able to get to a POTA activation. Many of my favorite activation places close an hour after sunset when 40M starts heating up, so most likely my attempts will be on 30M or 20M if I can get away before the day heats up in central FL. I must combine it with a lunch trip to Woody's BBQ to avoid too much stinkeye from my wife. My activations are her extra chances to Skype with our son & grandbabies.

Cheers,

Davey --KU9L