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PWR in Morse code
Transmitter output power, usually in watts.
Morse rendering
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Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
PWR — Power
When this is used
'PWR 100W' = 100 watts, 'PWR 5W' = QRP (5 watts), 'PWR 1KW' = legal-limit station. Spelling out the unit is optional — 100W is the same as 100.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| PWR 100W | Running 100 watts. |
| UR PWR? | What's your power? |
| LO PWR HR 5W | Low power here, 5 watts. |
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