[Elecraft] SSB QRP

[Matt Zilmer]

Hi Ron,

When I received K3 #24, it was a week before CQ WW SSB in 2007.  It
was a K3/10 then.  With an end-fed long wire at 30 feet, I worked 17
new countries on 15 and 20m.  

No special equipment here at that time.  Just the K3 running 10W and
less.  With an old  Shure desk mic.  No special techniques either,
just standard persistence and a loss of voice over time.  Eric told me
later that I'd had the Mic Level set to Low, probably.  He was right.
My audio was down and I still met objectives (new countries for my
list...).

Now, we're doing the same thing with KX3 #6, here.  SSB, CW, Data
Modes, you name it.  The KX3 has turned my head around, and got me
much more involved in and excited about what can be done with QRP
levels.  Again....

Someone listed a lot of QRP SSB frequencies here the other day.  I
hang out on these a lot.  14285 and 7286 have proven most interesting.

Despite all the above, I'm primarily a CW and data modes op.  But
sometimes it's OK to pick up the mic and have a QSO in native dialect
instead of CW shorthand.

There are a LOT of QRPers that own Elecraft equipment.  In a way, the
KX3 is a return to their legacy, but with incredible improvements in
the technology and inventiveness going into the product.

73,
matt

On Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:43:32 -0400, you wrote:

>
>I realize many here are in the QRO group as evident by K3 mail (smile) 
>but here's to hoping there are some QRP'ers in the mix.
>
>Can you share your experiences using QRP SSB. Whether they be rag 
>chewing, contesting or working a net. Do you use a speech processor or 
>specific mikes. Things like that.
>
>I wud like to know of any specific freqs, nets groups or websites 
>dedicated to this faucet of our hobby that you may also share.
>
>(I am aware of QRP Amateur Radio Club International and their listed SSB 
>freqs)
>
>Thank you for sharing,
>
>you may also reply direct so as to keep the list uncluttered ....
>
>72
>Ron, wb1hga
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