[Elecraft] QRP Kudos...

[Bob Nielsen]

I also started out (in 1952) with a 6V6 transmitter.  In my experiences
of those days, I never would have believed one could work DX at QRP
levels--I was happy to make a QSO with someone on the other side of
town!

Bob, N7XY

On Tue, Mar 16, 2004 at 07:30:20AM -0800, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> The fact that the OTHER guy may have been using superior skills (and perhaps
> equipment) to pick up my signal didn't diminish one bit the thrill I felt at
> getting a reply.
> 
> It's sort of living my Novice days pounding brass with a 6V6 xtal oscillator
> loaded into a random wire all over again. It's one "rush" than never
> completely dies. Indeed, it's often what rejuvenates my interest when I get
> bored with pounding brass. 
> 
> Ron AC7AC
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> > I've always subscribed to the idea that it's the receiving station 
> > that is demonstrating the skill, NOT the QRP station transmitting...
> 
> Quite true, although we often kid ourselves into thinking otherwise.  
> 
> The possible exception is working a station with a sizeable pileup where
> selection of frequency and timing of the call come into play, which still
> requires skilled operating by the other station.
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N7XY
> 
> 
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Bob Nielsen, N7XY                          n7xy (at) n7xy.net
Bainbridge Island, WA                      http://www.n7xy.net