At 07:46 AM 1/4/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I think the reason we/you are seeing more articles on QRP in the mainstream
>press is that QRP is the only area of this hobby where the fundamentals are
>being practiced every day. And, we are the only group that is doing much
>unspecialized construction; after all, how many people really want or need a
>2304 MHz oscillator? Our projects are reminders of the 50s and 60s, ham
>radio's glory days!
I agree, and would like to add that QRP clubs, as well as organizations such
as FISTS, seem to be in high-growth mode. Local clubs, OTOH, seem to be
stagnating and dying. Our local club has almost 200 members, yet it's hard
to get more than a small group involved in any activity. Attendance averages
20-30 at the monthly meetings, especially with a good program.
Field Day, though, seems to bring everyone out. We had 31 ops/loggers in
1997,
and 1998 promises an even better turnout.
72 de Jim - AD6CW
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