[Elecraft] IARU

[Randy Johnson]

After a half-hearted effort in the IARU contest, at about midnight our time, 
0700z, I decided to hook up the K2 and try QRP on 40 meters, operating as 
AA6SS.    In just over an hour, did 51 QSO's, more than I normally do in any 
contest at any time with 100 w from W6. These incl ZL, LU, CX, PY, PJ2, V31, 
all with 5 watts into a vertical.

As those who have operated QRP in a contest will testify, it's easy to get 
run over, but at that hour, 3AM EDT, only the stalwarts were still up and 
there wasn't much competition, which made it a lot easier. Lotta fun to come 
onto a contest in the last few hours when all the regulars have already 
contacted each other and then they will take the time to dig you out of the 
noise.  You feel pretty popular.

Randy W6SJ