[amsat-bb] First L/S QSO!!

I worked AK5V for my first L/S effort. Though several others did not hear me or said "you're too weak om". Clearly I have some work to do. What is the recommeded erp for AO51 L band?? My little 10W through 50 feet of coax to a 12 turn helix is just not cutting it. In planning for the next HEO I will have to make improvements. What are you L'ers using? I will be on the next pass. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle