[SixClub] c. m. [email protected]

Roger (K8RI) on Six 50MHz at rogerhalstead.com
Sat Apr 15 13:13:50 EDT 2006


Maybe I should copywrite it<:-))


>> The definitions of QRP.
>>
>> Mobile:  If your tires don't skid when you key the mike it's QRP.
>> HF:  If the lights don't dime when you key then it's QRP.

That should be dim instead of dime, but it's one test my old 75 watt novice 
rig would have failed at my parent's home. That place was still partly "tube 
and knob" wiring.  I will admit that my original call as a novice was 
KN8ZKF, but I can never remember if I received my license in April or May.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com

>> VHF.  If the fluorescent lights don't come on in your neighbor's house 
>> when you key it's QRP.
>> UHF and beyond.  If you can't cook lunch in front of the dish while in 
>> QSO it's QRP.
>
> Mike wrote
>
> Sounds like the making's of a good t-shirt
>
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