100W FT8 bothers you? There are people pumping 1500W on FT8. I would get the sentiment on WSPR though.
I run 100W, and I'm rarely picked up above -7dB. Some of us have to given our QTH, antenna, and where we're trying to reach. Not all of us are in it for QRP. Perhaps they should designate a part of the FT8 bandwidth for QRP? 73
I don't get the hate for 100 Watts on FT8 either. Use the power you need to make the contact. Keep an eye on the waterfall to make sure you aren't doubling.
If you're getting a +5 SNR report then obviously dial it way back but when I do DX at 100 Watts it's usually -10 or less.
Of course that's for QSOs usually well over 3k miles.
Sorry for the late response. Yes you're correct, 50W max on that band, at least in the US. I was replying to a person referring to FT8 on the HF bands where the max power is 1500W. 73
I run 100W, and I'm rarely picked up above -7dB. Some of us have to given our QTH, antenna, and where we're trying to reach. Not all of us are in it for QRP. Perhaps they should designate a part of the FT8 bandwidth for QRP? 73