On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 07:46:53 -0800, Roy Lewallen
wrote:

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
KB1LZH


You don't have an 80 meter parabolic dish in your back yard? (aimed
horizontally . . . )

Maybe with a power line running the 40 miles and some filters . . .