What I want to know is how this listener is able to discern what signals on
the band are qrp or qro (aside from the obviously illeagal ones)? I operate
qrp on "non-qrp" frequencies more than on the designated qrp frequencies.
Most qro guys probably don't have any idea where the qrp frequencies are, and
operate there frequently. Also, there is a better than even chance that these
chirpy and/or drifting signals are originating from one of the many qrp or
qro boat anchor rigs that are becoming more prevalent on the band. I operate
an old Viking Navigator (usually at qrp levels) quite a bit. When I first got
it, I was getting chirp reports. Even tho this "deluxe" xmtr is highly
regulated, I traced the problem to a very weak 5U4 rectifier. Replacing it
fixed it. I think the resurgence in interest in the old gear is great, and
there is a lot of home brewing of fire bottle rigs going on - visit the BA or
glowbug lists. Many of these rigs are qrp to boot, often crystal controlled.
Getting good xtals for these rigs can be tough. Also, the simple designs are
often less than perfect in producing perfectly clean signals, but just like
we qrp-l guys, these guys are experimenting and learning, and I for one would
not be very critical of their less than perfect signals. To off handedly
blame the qrp group, whether solid state or tube based, for these signals is
ridiculous (IMHO!)
NoBS
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