Interesting note.
When I joined the "original" QRP International club back in 1963 (member
number 870), the definition of QRP was < 100 watts. In fact the
membership certificate had a stylized power meter (actually the 'Q' in
QRP) on it indicating 100 watts.
Reid, K7YX
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Subject: [TenTec] QRP
Author: "Nr5q@aol.com" [SMTP:Nr5q@aol.com] at MSXGATE
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: 6/12/98 9:41 AM
I suppose I belong to a fast disappearing group of old timers who think of
the
Omni, Corsair, Paragon, and other 100 watt class transceivers as a QRP rigs
as
delivered. Anything under 100 watts is QRP to many of us. I am sure it is
more
difficult to get out with 5 watts or under...but it would be even more
difficult to get out using a dummy load, or underground antenna.
Please help me understand. I am being perfectly sincere--this is not meant
to
be a "cute," or smart-alec type letter...What is the big deal about buying a
good rig and then making it work as poorly as you can?
73,
Brucee, NR5Q
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