[Elecraft] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

[Ariel Jacala]

The 10w transmitter output for SSB is not a hard and fast rule.  Read the rules applicable to the contest.  ARRL states explicitly in the rules for field day - to get the 5X multiplier, transmitter output has to be no more than 5 watts.

Ariel NY4G

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On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:46 AM, "Fred Smith" <mfsj at totalhighspeed.com> wrote:

> Hi Aaron
> 
> For official QRP SSB it's 10w instead of 5w. I'm not a contester but do work
> some of the contests looking for DX now mostly for my QRP DXCC. New
> contracts for my regular DXCC are getting harder to come by and have been
> fewer and far between so QRP just made sense.
> 
> When I'm trying to work a new contact I do append my call with a QRP many
> times I'm covered up by presentence pay off. Usually they will finally
> notice and you will hear a standby for the QRP station. Don't be surprised
> if a ORO station jumps in front of you it happens, just hang in the DX will
> know the difference.
> 
> Do I get them all no but that is why QRP is fun and SSB are the hardest
> contacts to make. CW and digital are the easiest way to work QRP that's why
> they are limited to 5w and not 10w like SSB. Good luck and enjoy you may not
> make the most contacts or the highest score but you will have fun.
> 
> 
> 73,
> Fred/N0AZZ
> K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
> P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Melton
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 6:44 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Setup For Contesting?
> 
> [Cross-posting between KX3 Yahoo Group & Elecraft mailing list.]
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm sure at least a few of you read this email to see if this was a joke...
> :D
> 
> I originally purchased a KX3 for portable ops, SOTA, etc. and it's been an
> awesome rig in that regard. However, I'd like to participate in a few DX
> contests from time to time and this is currently my only HF rig.  I know
> that operating QRP means I'm getting clobbered more often than not by higher
> power stations, but is like to know if anyone else has any tricks they'd
> like to share?
> 
> If you operate QRP (5 watts) during normal contests, what/how do you do?
> 
> I have experimented with the mic gain and its currently set to 30 (which
> seems to provide the most power before detrimentally distorting my voice). I
> haven't touched this dial since week one. 
> 
> I've alternated adjusting the voice compression at times, but haven't had
> much opportunity to get feedback from another station on how well (or not)
> it might improve cutting through the noise. 
> 
> I've been told that taking some of the lows out of my voice (EQ?) might help
> as well?
> 
> Finally, I've started appending "stroke QRP" to the end of my call when
> contacting other stations. It doesn't make it more likely that I'll be
> heard, but if heard I find I usually receive preferential treatment. 
> 
> Have you any radio settings or techniques that would help a new(er) KX3
> owner and wannabe contester?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Aaron
> de KK4LOV
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