|
|
|
Posted by: Cait Martin/KU4QD Posted On: 11/14/02 Subject: Re: New to QRP Message Posted: In Reply to: New to QRP posted by KC0OFK on 11/13/02 If you are responding to calls or tail-ending, your modus operandi is the correct one for QRP. You should have more than four contacts and I tend to blame the antenna. The G5RV gets mixed reviews. I also agree with those who questioned what your roof is made of. Checking your feedline is also a really good idea. A vertical (preferably with radials) is an option. If the roof material isn't metallic then dipoles cut for the band(s) you want to operate are another possibility. At home I have a 40/15 meter dipole up about 30-35 feet and I use a tuner (typically a Mizuho KX-QRP) for the other bands. I get out well on 10, 12, 17, and 20 as well as the expected 40 and 15. My rigs run anywhere from 200mW to 10W. I rarely turn on the "big" 100W rig. I don't need it. Please don't give up on QRP. A lot of us are quite successful at it and your station is more than adequate. 72/73, |
|
Follow Ups: |
|
|