[CQ-Contest] QRP

[Silver Ward]

As the editor that added the Tip of the Week regarding QRP and zero beat,
let me add my two cents worth...

I do find more QRP stations have a different offset than the usual 800 Hz
so-called "standard".  If you are running a YaeKenCom box turned down to QRP
(as I do), they are all pretty much identical as far as offset goes, and so
is TenTec, but there sure seems to be a lot of variation between the smaller
manufacturers.  I don't know about Elecraft yet.  QRPers are also much more
likely to be operating homebrew rigs or separate receivers and transmitters,
making the issue important.

I didn't put the tip in there as a knock on QRPers, but to point out that
being on-frequency is MUCH more critical in big contests than in casual
operating.

On a similar note, I find that on 20-15-10, Europeans tend to call a couple
hundred Hertz higher than NA and JA stations.  Anybody else notice this?
Any opinions?

73, Ward N0AX
ARRL Contester's Rate Sheet Editor

----- Original Message -----
From: James P. Cassidy <107770.3462 at compuserve.com>
To: CONTEST REFLECTOR <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 1:35 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] QRP


> Another 2 cents worth,  is it just me or is has some sort of assumption
> been made that QRP operators are not experienced enough to realize about
> zero beating properly??  I think most would have long ago realized that
the
> frequency has a lot to do with the percentage of replies.
>
> I have operated some QRP and never seemd to have much problem from that.
> In fact the percentage of answers to calls has always amazed me.  QRP must
> not be all that far down in the mud thanthe usual 100w signal.
>
> 73 Jim KI7Y
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