[Elecraft] Is K3 too good?

[Jim Brown]

On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:08:42 -0800 (PST), Ignacy wrote:

>So one wonders what experienced contesters do with their K3 when they hear
>QRP stations. 

As far as I'm concerned, a QRP station is just another contact. Weak 
signals can take more time to work if they're buried in noise or QRM, but 
no additional time at all if they're not. I try to work weak signals as 
long as it doesn't cause me to lose my run frequency. 

It helps a lot if the QRP station is a skilled operator, knowing how to 
send the right things in sequence, when to repeat, when to use multiple 
repeats, when NOT to repeat. One of the great things about ARRL DX is that 
non-US/VE stations send their power as part of the exchange. I'm always 
pleasantly surprised at the strength of some QRP signals. I've worked 
several 5W JAs on 80 and 40 CW. 

What I NEVER NEVER NEVER want to hear in a contest is a station sending 
/QRP (or a US station sending /7) in their call. That will cause me to 
avoid them as a lid who is likely to waste my time. 

Another time waster that identifies you as a lid is "please copy." :) 

73,

Jim K9YC