What is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators in their HF band segments?

Technician class operators are granted limited privileges on certain HF (High Frequency) bands, specifically on designated segments of the 80, 40, 15, and 10-meter bands. To prevent interference and reflect the entry-level nature of the license, the FCC restricts the maximum transmit power on these HF segments. The legal limit for Technicians operating on these specific HF bands is 200 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP). This is significantly lower than the standard 1500-watt limit allowed for higher license classes on most bands. Distractors like 50, 100, or 10 watts might sound like reasonable limits for beginners or standard barefoot transceivers (which often output 100 watts), but the FCC rules explicitly define the limit as 200 watts PEP.