I don't have experience with a power level that low, but I'm curious
about what assumptions you made about atmospheric noise and antenna gain
to arrive at the 40 mile figure.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Peter Barbella wrote:
I've built a little 80 meter transmitter that seems to be putting out about
7 milliwatts. By my caculation, that should be good for about 40 miles.
Anyone have any experience with low a power output?

Pete
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