Curt has a point. It is possible to put up enough stacked antennas with a
QRP station that his footprint would be equal (or near to) a station at the
150 watt level, therefore, his capability COULD be equal to a 150 watt
station using modest antennas. Of course, I realize that the 150 watt
stations could nearly approximate the high-power stations, but there is that
spirit of competition. Myself, if I can get loose and do it, is operate
rover and find those nice hilltops. If I was at home with 10 watts, I would
just compete in the low-power class with the 150 watt stations and put my
efforts in the antennas and feedlines and get the antennas high as
reasonably possible.
Joe W4AAB
----- Original Message -----
From: "curtis roseman" <croseman@usc.edu>
To: "Jeff Embry (K3OQ)" <jeffrey.embry@gmail.com>
Cc: "Bob Witte K0NR" <list@k0nr.com>; <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] question about portable operator class
> Gentlemen:
>
> I agree with K0NR regarding the goals of running QRP. It can be fun,
challenging, adventurous, economical, and a lot of other things.
>
> I would not support a QRP category for home stations in the ARRL contests.
(We do have a QRP category that includes home stations, by the way, in the
CQWW VHF Contest.) We do not need another entry category--the competition
is already spread thin because of the many categories, and with the current
set we have a variety of opportunities for anyone to participate. The
current ARRL Single Operator Portable [QRP] category is good because it
emphasizes getting out into the field; and many of us can do it with
relatively simple equipment and antennas.
>
> 73, Curt Roseman k9aks
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Embry (K3OQ)" <jeffrey.embry@gmail.com>
> Date: Sunday, August 20, 2006 11:42 am
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] question about portable operator class
> To: Bob Witte K0NR <list@k0nr.com>
> Cc: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
>
> > I would love to see a QRP category for home stations. This is the
> > way I
> > operated the last two years. Having played rover for a couple of
> > times,
> > I don't have the inclination nor desire to do the portable
> > thing...but
> > am quite happy running QRP from home.
> >
> > I doubt that it will ever happen...but would be nice to see.
> >
> > 72,
> >
> > --
> > Jeff Embry, K3OQ
>
> > Bob Witte K0NR wrote:
> >
> > >Someone wrote:
> > >
> > >
>
> > >>ku4bp@triad.rr.com writes:
> > >>
> > >><< From reading the rules, looks like 10 watts PEP or
> > >> less, portable power source and portable antennas = portable
> > operator class.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Unless you're out to win a plaque I'd run all the power you can.
> > Go 100 watts
> > >>or better on 6 and 2. No sense suffering.
> > >>
> > >>:^]
> > >>
> > >>John K9RZZ
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >It depends on your objective and personal preferences. I agree
> > that
> > >having 100W (or more!) will get you more contacts and grids. On
> > the
> > >other hand, I've had a really good time doing the QRP (I mean,
> > Single
> > >Operator Portable) approach.
> > >
> > >Why would you want to do QRP?....there are several different answers:
> > > - just because (that old QRP "what can I do on low power?"
> > challenge)> - with the ARRL rules, it puts you in competition with
> > other portable
> > >stations (only), not the big stations at home
> > > - simplifies the portable power issue (smaller battery, etc.)
> > > - you can go "backpack portable" and hike to a great spot
> > >
> > >Your mileage may vary. Personal preference applies. Just be sure
> > to have
> > >fun!
> > >
> > >Note that there is a VHFQRP list on yahoo groups:
> > >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vhfqrp/
> > >
> > >73, Bob K0NR
> > >
>
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