On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:08:42 -0800 (PST), Ignacy wrote: >So one wonders what experienced contesters do with their K3 when they hear >QRP stations.
As far as I'm concerned, a QRP station is just another contact. Weak signals can take more time to work if they're buried in noise or QRM, but no additional time at all if they're not. I try to work weak signals as long as it doesn't cause me to lose my run frequency. It helps a lot if the QRP station is a skilled operator, knowing how to send the right things in sequence, when to repeat, when to use multiple repeats, when NOT to repeat. One of the great things about ARRL DX is that non-US/VE stations send their power as part of the exchange. I'm always pleasantly surprised at the strength of some QRP signals. I've worked several 5W JAs on 80 and 40 CW. What I NEVER NEVER NEVER want to hear in a contest is a station sending /QRP (or a US station sending /7) in their call. That will cause me to avoid them as a lid who is likely to waste my time. Another time waster that identifies you as a lid is "please copy." :) 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
