Reading IS fundamental. To myself and many others in this QRP
niche, it is just as important as operating on the air. There is a
wealth of information out there concerning QRP. I believe that
it could very well be the most documented portion of the Amateur
Radio hobby. It's an art, a science, it's fun, and we are very fortunate
to have so many writers out there who are eager to share their
knowledge, spirit, and enthusiasm in print, as well as on the qrp-l list.
There are the many QRP clubs with their newsletters, some of
which are full fledged magazines in their own right. Then there
are the "mainstream" monthly magazines. Is it me, or are we
seeing an increase in QRP related articles in 73, QST, and CQ?
Maybe I just didn't pay enough attention to them in years past.
I see a day trip to the attic library in my future :-)
Then there are the QRP books. The names Weiss, DeMaw, and
others come to mind. I guess what I'm trying to impart to you is
that there is a lot of good reading out there. Don't miss an
opportunity to pick up a DeMaw QRP Notebook, or QRP Classics
book at the next hamfest. Heck, I've seen older issues under tables
with QST's/CQ's/whatever for a buck or less. Better yet, buy the
whole box! Never mind the age of the text... the theories are just
as valid today as they were 10, 20, 30 years ago.
I also highly recommend books pertaining to amateur satellite
operation. QRP is alive and well on the various satellites, and
there are fascinating things looming on the horizon.
Buy the books, and *read* them. They'll do you no good sitting
on the shelf. Dedicate a part of the shack, basement, or attic as
your library. Find a comfortable chair, and a bright lamp. Enjoy
what has been written for *you*. It's all there for the taking.
tu 72 de Rich
Rich Dailey, KA8OKH <ka8okh@som-uky.campus.mci.net>
The KA8OKH / KB4NPI Web - http://www.qsl.net/ka8okh
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