In a message dated 2/12/06 5:19:18 PM GMT Standard Time, k7gt@charter.net
writes:
>
> No, 20W isn't QRP but a more reasonable way to run low power and still
> get contacts. You will be a full S unit above the QRP gang, but you knew
> that.
> I do have some QRP radios (Elecraft KX1) but only use them for backpack
> portable.
I run my Argo V at 20W, but it does have a power-output meter so if anyone
wants to be officially QRP, he can always turn down the power to 5W. The Argo
V
is too big and bulky for backpacking, and consumes too much current, but my
hiking days were over 50 years ago :-)
Have fun,
Ray W2RS
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