Rothan Maxwell wrote:
>
> For years I considered myself to be a QRPer; that is, one
> who operates on the amateur bands, using no more than 5 watts
> CW, or 10 watts SSB. However; it now appears that what
> constitutes one being considered a QRPer has - in my opinion -
> changed.
<big SNIP>
Max,
Well, I have a portable rig that meets the definition of 'modern QRPing'
which I take into the field from time to time. I also have a commercial
rig which I operate at QRP power levels with better antennas from home.
And I sometimes turn my home station up to 100 watts (but not during fox
hunts!) I don't feel schizophrenic (at least, not as a result of ham
radio).
I do think that the concept of QRP as 'make contacts with low power,
poor antennas, lousy selectivity, no RIT (etc.)' is not conducive to
long-term enjoyment of the hobby, though! My philosophy is: use low
power, but make the receiver and antennas the best that you can build or
afford.
To each, of course, to his own.
Vic K2VCO
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