David, VK5DGR, built this very fine QRSS rig, and is currently shaking up the grabbers with 20 mW.
I really like his way of putting that power level in perspective:
"Look around your room and find a glowing LED. Well a typical red LED has 2V and 10mA flowing through it, or about 20mW. It can barely make it a few metres to be detected by your eyes. Imagine detecting it at a range of 1200km! That’s what I find remarkable about QRSS - tiny power levels that go a very long way."
For more info, go to David's "Beer, Coffee and a little DSP" blog:
http://www.rowetel.com/blog/?p=118
When Plans Change: A Relaxing “Plan B” POTA Activation at Lake James State
Park
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Lately, it’s been a proper challenge to get out and activate. I’ve had a
number of projects that have kept me at home working and when I do head out
the do...
5 hours ago