As a relative newcomer to ham radio (been licensed for 2 years and SWL for many years) I can't get too excited about the QRO/QRP debate. I spent my first year and a half with QRP only on my precious K1 and knocked up hundreds of contacts including a bit of DX with 5 W and low dipoles, lots of fun and it taught me cw. There certainly is a special buzz about covering hundreds and thousands of miles with a measly 5W, but I also get a buzz (metaphorically of course) from watching valves glow and tuning up my 2x6146 amp to 100W. I confess that most of the time I don't need it but every now and then it comes in handy when conditions are marginal.
BTW the amplifier cost me nothing, I had an old sick TS520 and I've modified it to work just as a PA driven by the K1 complete with auto QSK. I enjoy QRP and I enjoy working the old valves, if I had the money I'd enjoy building and operating a solid state amp, if I had the time I'd enjoy knocking together a 1W XTAL controlled qrp rig from the junk box, its all part of the hobby, in fact that's what makes ham radio so special; there are so many different things to dabble in, if you enjoy it do it. If Elecraft want to make an amp fine, maybe they can keep the QRP and the QRO enthusiasts happy, it's all good for the hobby. Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 (and qro on the quiet hi) Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com ************************************************************************* The information in this email and any attachments may contain privileged and/or confidential information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended addressee, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me by telephone or email and delete all copies immediately. ************************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
