Thanks for putting this up - it's inspiring. I have a lower power transmitter, Icom IC-7000 at 50W, but could put together an LNA/PA box to mount at the antennas.
I'm surprised how many stations you worked with 100W. I just did my first EME with RK3FG ,at my side 100W in the shack,2x7el.DK7ZB verticaly , no preamp.73
Well done. I found a huge difference by adding a pre-amp. Also it helped my 100w amplifier was at the antennas. "100w in the shack" will have some extra attenuation of course. Good Luck & 73!
Yes it is a great all rounder. I only meant it's not as sensitive as a high end transverter is that the more serious ops use. But I've had an EME QSO to another FT857 in Japan since so I can't complain 👍🏼
