[Elecraft] Operating skill

[Dale Kretzer]

    Good propagation most certainly is a big factor in QRP DX work, John, 
but I feel you may have missed my point.
    Assuming poor propagation, if I make a QRP contact 600 miles away with a 
decent antenna, and my buddy across town with the same power and a dinky 
wire hanging out the window does nearly as well or the same, I like sharing 
his joy at success under such trying circumstances.
    Working DX under all sorts of varying conditions is another talent I 
greatly admire, and I think the combination of these varied pursuits amongst 
we hams adds wonderful flavor to the hobby. I laud your skills as well, 
John, in snagging those elusive hard ones.
    Cheers, Dale -K6PJV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "n3drk" <n3drk at triad.rr.com>
To: "Dale Kretzer" <dalekretzer at comcast.net>; "Elecraft Mail Posting" 
<Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Operating skill


> Not to burst anyone's bubble but please keep in mind that Propagation the 
> past two days have been above normal. In fact they were excellent. This is 
> very much a Big factor.
> And when the propagation returns to normal the next few days the amp will 
> go on to overcome
> the absorption losses.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> john-n3drk
>