[Elecraft] getting started with QRP

[Jim Allen]

I've never seen the need to sign /QRP or give it away in any fashion.  If
the other guy hears you adequately, he will respond; otherwise, what
difference does it make?

It is the flip side of the Old Timer's oft repeated advice:  "When you hear
'em, call 'em!"

73 de W6OGC  Jim Allen

On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 2:35 PM, Rick Bates, WA6NHC <
happymoosephoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> Signing /qrp is not a great idea.  Just make your call and see where it
> takes you.
>
> There are plenty of receivers in the Reverse Beacon Net that will cluster
> spot for you when you simply call CQ (in nearly any digital mode, including
> CW).
>
> Having said that, some DX clusters mismanage the /qrp if your CQ gets
> beacon posted.  That can raise the frustration level of folks watching the
> cluster because it may give a false country allocation.  Um, some folks
> handle that frustration better than others... ;)
>
> Only a few DX stations actively working contacts will take the time for
> QRP.
>
> Life is too short for QRP.  ;o) but opinions may vary.
>
> Rick, WA6NHC
>
> iPad = small keypad = typos = sorry ;-)
>
> > On Jan 4, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Ken G Kopp <kengkopp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Fred's certainly correct with his advice about not signing "/QRP".  Many
> > see it as some form of "I'm special,  take pitty on me" or "whining".
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