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Except for special cases, what is the max PEP output for Technicians above 30 MHz?

1500 watts PEP, the same top limit as every license class.

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  1. 500 watts
  2. 1500 watts ✔
  3. 100 watts

Why: Above 30 MHz, Technicians can generally run up to 1500 watts PEP, the legal maximum for all hams. A few bands and situations have lower limits.

Huh, didn't know that: Technicians share every amateur band above 50 MHz with the higher license classes.

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References

Answer: 1500 watts. Above 30 MHz, Technicians can generally run up to 1500 watts PEP, the legal maximum for all hams. A few bands and situations have lower limits.

  1. 47 CFR 97.313 Transmitter power standards www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-D/section-97.313
    No station may transmit with a transmitter power exceeding 1.5 kW PEP.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. 47 CFR 97.301 Authorized frequency bands www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-D/section-97.301
    For a station having a control operator who has been granted a Technician, General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra Class operator license
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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