[Elecraft] Getting started in QRP.

[k3hx at juno.com]

I'd recommend ARCI.ORG.  Been a member for many years.

This group sponsors many contests and some have hefty bonuses for homebrew or "kit" assembled radios. I use my K-1 to operate in these contests to collect
the bonuses.  

They put out a quarterly magazine with activity reports and construction
articles.

Suggested operating frequencies are listed on the website.  I don't operate
HF phone but the CW suggested frequencies are:  1.810, 3.560, 7.030, 7.040, 
10.106, 14.060, 18.096, 21.060, 24.906, 28.060.

Many other contests have a "QRP" entry section which may be of interest.

Several operating certificates have QRP endorsements.  

If you can, use an antenna more efficient than a "Buddipole."  

72 (the QRP version of "73"....HI!)

Tim  K3HX

Celebrating 50 years in amateur radio.
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