Re: [Elecraft] RE: [QRP-L] CW Field Day operations in Northwest Oregon

2007-06-13 Thread Dan KB6NU
, Kevin. KD5ONS -Original Message- From: Dan KB6NU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jun 12, 2007 10:46 PM To: Elecraft Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: [QRP-L] CW Field Day operations in Northwest Oregon They obviously feel threatened by a ham with superior

Re: [Elecraft] RE: [QRP-L] CW Field Day operations in Northwest Oregon

2007-06-13 Thread Stephen Brandt
CW contacts are often easier to make. Especially at lower power levels. Steve Brandt N7VS Portland, Oregon They obviously feel threatened by a ham with superior skills. :) The animosity exhibited even by some old-timers when the topic of CW comes up is amazing to me, especially in

[Elecraft] RE: [QRP-L] CW Field Day operations in Northwest Oregon

2007-06-12 Thread Kevin Rock
I am trying to find a group where CW is not shunned. The two nearby groups treat me like I am a leper when I mention the mode. Often it is the end of any conversation. I am not sure where the myth of CW operators are always welcome got started because it is not true here. I will contact

Re: [Elecraft] RE: [QRP-L] CW Field Day operations in Northwest Oregon

2007-06-12 Thread Dan KB6NU
They obviously feel threatened by a ham with superior skills. :) The animosity exhibited even by some old-timers when the topic of CW comes up is amazing to me, especially in the context of contest. Don't they realize that, in most contests, you get more points for CW contacts than for