[Elecraft] I am planning

[Stephen W. Kercel]

>........QRP is a tough way to start a ham hobby.  I'd say you're better off
>buying a no-hassles rig that puts out 50 or more watts.  Don't handicap
>yourself.  You need to have QSOs, not spend your time trying to call
>stations that can't hear you.
>.......
>
>- Keith -



Amen!

QRP is a joy to the experienced operator, but for the rank beginner it can 
be terribly frustrating.

50 W is an excellent power level for a new ham

Steve
AA4AK