I would add:
5) Although QRP stations may be recognized as a separate
category in a contest, QRP stations should *never* be
awarded more points per QSO for choosing to so operate.
Those who *work* QRP stations may be rewarded with
extra points for that QSO, as they did the extra work.
Jeff Maass jmaass@columbus.rr.com Located near Columbus Ohio
USPSA # L-1192 NROI/CRO Amateur Radio K8ND
Maass' IPSC Resources: http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/index.html
Circleville USPSA/IPSC: http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/pcsiipsc.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of TOMK5RC@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 10:51
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Owing a linear
>
>
> Conversely:
>
> 1. Life is too short for QRP
> 2. If you use QRP, you become accustomed to disappointment
> 3. "/QRP" is not a legal portable designator and will never
> appear in my log
> or on a QSL card from my station.
> 4. Yelling or sending only "QRP" in a pileup will not get my
> attention over a
> well timed call from anyone
>
> All that said, isn't it a wonderful hobby in which we can each select our
> preferences and rejoice in the passions of others!
>
> Tom, K5RC
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