[Elecraft] OT; what's too short???

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I enjoy working QRP stations because of the challenge of copying a small
signal. 

I also call anyone with a little chirp because they are usually running an
antique glowbug rig. I enjoy chewing the rag with someone who has mastered
the art of making a simple vacuum tube rig work. 

Ham radio is about enjoyment. Different people find enjoyment in different
ways.

Obviously some find that enjoyment by having the most powerful station
possible. 

Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----
But as I understand it, the quote of the HF DX'rs is," Life is too 
short for QRP", 500 Watts.

this shouldn't turn into any drawn out thread, but let's be clear.   I, for
one, and I am one of many,  have worked:

* DXCC with 2 watts on 40 mtrs alone, in a few weeks.

* DXCC  10-40 mtrs in one winter,

* WAC QRP (five watts with a K2) ... on 160 mtrs

* 284 countries, QRP in one winter, rarely am unable to make the QSO with
QRP.

* Recently calmly worked ZL8X on 160 mtrs running two watts, on the first
calling attempt (they had good ears ;-)

Not "showing off," the fact is, QRO DX'ing is so (very) EZ that there is
simply no challenge to it !!!

73,  Fred kt5x  (aka W5YA/qrp)



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