[Elecraft] getting started with QRP

[Jock Irvine]

If you're interested in CW operation, check out the North American QRP CW
Club at http://naqcc.info.  Membership is free and they have monthly
sprints and challenges.  The sprints aren't lightning fast because you can
double your score if you use a straight key, so it's a fun way to get on
the air and make contacts with other QRPers.  Also check out John Shannon's
website at http://k3wwp.com.  John has a wealth of information about
antennas, operating techniques, frequencies, propagation, etc.

I'm just reading a copy of this book that someone loaned me:
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-s-Low-Power-Communication-4th-Edition/
If you prefer a book, It's a good read with lots of information.

72,

Jock, N1JI

On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 1:34 PM, Mark Tellez <aar6ea at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all and happy 2015!
>
> I am not new to amateur radio but I am new to the world of QRP.
> I recently received a KX3 and would like to try it out.  I live in Colorado
> and I have access to both a Buddipole and an Alexloop antenna.
>
> I have a few questions as a QRP newbie:
>
> 1) what are the most popular QRP bands for monitoring and what are the main
> calling frequencies (day and night)?
>
> 2) is there a book or website that will give a QRP newbie some background
> info on the do and don'ts of QRP?
>
> 3) I am looking for an antenna that can be left attached to the KX3 that
> will provide decent HF reception so that I can monitor frequencies during
> the times when my other antennas are put away.  Any suggestions?
>
> 4) I am considering buying a PAR end fed antenna.   Any comments on the PAR
> vs my other options (Alexloop, Buddipole)?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
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