At 10:49 AM 3/3/98 -0600, K5MM wrote:
>
> The idea of a DX station logging a callsign as 'QRP', or 'mobile', or
> 'left-handed', or whatever may be desirable from the individual operating
> in the unusual/unique mode. I submit that it is not possible for the
> DX operator to CONFIRM that the other operator is doing what he says he
> is doing.
>
> During my years in Europe and the Middle East, I often had stations
> DEMAND that I send the a QSL card that was marked 'QRP', or 'mobile'.
> This issue is: How in the world can I confirm that the other operator
> is operating QRP, or Mobile, is using an underground antenna, or anything
> else that he is doing? That station is asking the DX operator to confirm
> something that is not confirmable.
I agree with Dale about QRP, though the mobile part is not so clear-cut,
since at least on SSB mobiles frequently have telltale signs such as a high
rushing noise in the background.
With QRP stations, however, I never write "/QRP" in the call sign block on
the QSL, but just write a note in the comment portion of the card saying:
"Ur QRP FB" or some such.
For some years at Dayton I was staying at the same hotel as the QRP gang,
and they told me that QRP awards do not generally require that the call be
written with the "/QRP" added on QSLs to be credited for their awards.
73, Fred
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