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Tx Power for FM Sats	Reply
by KC9ERZ on September 22, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
I was wondering what the rule of thumb transmit power should be for working the FM SATs like AO-51 and SO-50? I have a 50 watt FM rig that I am using into a pair of 2meter cross-yagis (4 elements each). Is 50 watts too much? Thanks, Greg KC9ERZ

RE: Tx Power for FM Sats	Reply
by KB2FCV on September 23, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Hi Greg, Just to give you an idea, I can work them with ease running 5 watts into a homebrew yagi standing outside my front door. It is possible to have too much power when operating satellites. The general idea is to run with the least amount needed.

RE: Tx Power for FM Sats	Reply
by KO4MA on September 23, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
5 watts and that antenna is more than enough. Last week on the AO-51 QRP repeater I uplinked with 2 watts and a rubber duck, INSIDE the house.

RE: Tx Power for FM Sats	Reply
by KC9ERZ on September 23, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Thanks for the information. Sounds like I am using too much power. I will try 5 watts my next opportunity. 73 Greg KC9ERZ

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