[Elecraft] QRP/QRP, Apologies etc. [From the Moderator]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The QRP/QRO thread (like the CW vs No-Code thread, contesting vs 
non-contesting etc.) appears here and on other lists periodically and 
certainly generates a lot of enthusiastic (and sometimes over 
enthusiastic) opinions and replies ;-)  I'm OK with the thread 
continuing a little longer with informative postings (say just tonight?) 
but please, let's keep it civil.

As some others have posted, Ham Radio is different to each of us and the 
hobby really is what ever we choose to do that makes it fun and 
interesting. Some only build, some only operate QRP, some QRO, some only 
contest or chaes DX, some just raq chew, some operate VHF only, some 
only on CW, others only SSB/FM/AM/Digital etc. 'Its all good' as one of 
our tech's here in Aptos likes to say.

Also, for the original posters on this thread, there certainly is no 
need to apologize. Questions on this subject, or any other ham radio 
related topic, are reasonable and are encouraged. :-)  My father always 
told me that there were no 'stupid questions'. Not knowing the answer is 
much worse than trying to appear to understand a topic, when you do not.

Please resist the temptation to reply on any thread, like this one, just 
to vote one way or the other. We have over 3,500 readers of this list 
and it can easily get overwhelmed by endless pro/con emails. But if you 
have something new and informative to post, post away! :-)

73, Eric   WA6HHQ
Elecraft List Moderator (and therapist)