I would love to see a QRP category for home stations. This is the way I
operated the last two years. Having played rover for a couple of times,
I don't have the inclination nor desire to do the portable thing...but
am quite happy running QRP from home.
I doubt that it will ever happen...but would be nice to see.
72,
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Jeff Embry, K3OQ
FM19je
ARCI #11643
FPQRP #-696
NAQCC #25
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Bob Witte K0NR wrote:
>Someone wrote:
>
>
>>Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] question about portable operator class
>>To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
>>Message-ID: <c17.1f2d206.3218cd5e@aol.com>
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>>In a message dated 8/18/06 6:04:43 PM Central Daylight Time,
>>ku4bp@triad.rr.com writes:
>>
>><< From reading the rules, looks like 10 watts PEP or
>> less, portable power source and portable antennas = portable operator class.
>>
>>
>>Unless you're out to win a plaque I'd run all the power you can. Go 100 watts
>>or better on 6 and 2. No sense suffering.
>>
>>:^]
>>
>>John K9RZZ
>>
>>
>>
>It depends on your objective and personal preferences. I agree that
>having 100W (or more!) will get you more contacts and grids. On the
>other hand, I've had a really good time doing the QRP (I mean, Single
>Operator Portable) approach.
>
>Why would you want to do QRP?....there are several different answers:
> - just because (that old QRP "what can I do on low power?" challenge)
> - with the ARRL rules, it puts you in competition with other portable
>stations (only), not the big stations at home
> - simplifies the portable power issue (smaller battery, etc.)
> - you can go "backpack portable" and hike to a great spot
>
>Your mileage may vary. Personal preference applies. Just be sure to have
>fun!
>
>Note that there is a VHFQRP list on yahoo groups:
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vhfqrp/
>
>73, Bob K0NR
>
>
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