Is a heatsink required on FT8 mode?

One of the challenges with digital modes is their higher duty cycle than phone or CW.   However, Ashhar Farhan VU2ESE, designer of the µBITx, assures us that on FT8 the standard heatsinks supplied with the kit are adequate.  FT8 has a 50% duty cycle.

This may not apply with other digital modes such as WSPR.

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