[CQ-Contest] QRP

[Dale Putnam]

I very much agree too. I NEVER sign /qrp in a contest, it wastes time, and when everyone is using cut numbers
to save time, sending /qrp is a real loser. Everyone can imagine how much extra/wasted strain on ears it is, to try 
to copy the extra 4 characters. AND.. I enjoy the imagined surprise of the other op, when they find out I was qrp.. or 
qrpp, (less than 1 w) even tho that surprise is very very seldom expressed directly to me. 
  One last thought... the /qrp does NOT in any way or fashion improve a score. Nor does it entice a QRO op to try 
harder, quite the opposite, and that... is why I don't use it. Not even in casual QSOs!!
  Check the scores... minimal time spent, minimal power used, maximum fun at the radio!!! === QRP !

Have a great day, 
 
 
--...   ...--
Dale - WC7S in Wy
 
 
> I strongly agree. I've worked a fair number of contests (and sometimes 
> chase DX) running 5w, but would never use QRP with my call. It's just 
> plain dumb.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC