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Guestbook Entries Hi fellow members: Tom, WY3H here, No. 0001. I recently received an invitation to join the Croation CW Club. Like NAQCC it's free. I think this may be a good way to open up some DX contacts for us and attract additional members. One fellow has already joined the NAQCC. Here is the e-mail correspondence I received from him: On the 12th December 2001. several active radio amateur old timers, lovers of telegraphy, founded the international Croatian Telegraphy Club CTC. The new Club welcomes membership applications from telegraphy lovers across the world. The only requirement for prospective members of CTC is that CW should be their main or only mode of operation on the amateur bands. If membership application is submitted by E-mail then no fee is required and membership is gratuitous without any expenses. In case application is by post please include 5 Euro or 8 USD cash in envelope by plane which is a contribution towards postage charges. It is the Club's principle of supporting CW which is far more important than any financial consideration. In order to become a member of CTC, send your application, quoting call sign, and (where possible) E address to: Croatian Telegraphy Club Franjevacka 5 E-mail: ctc@hamradio.hr 42220 Novi Marof Web: www.hamradio.hr/ctc Croatia, Europe Rules of CTC are as follows : 1) CTC is an association with free memebership for telegraphy lovers across the world. 2) The only requirement is that members be active radio amateur CW operators. 3) The aims of CTC are to support and promote CW as an active mode, to teach new telegraphy operators and to increase the numbers of CW operators on the amateur bands. 4) CTC will, from time to time, organise activity periods and contests. 5) CTC will have only a chairman and one secretary. 6) A membership number will be issued to every member, which they will be able to quote on QSL cards, letters etc. 7) The Club logo is an image of a hand key with the text "Croatian Telegraphy Club." 8) The CTC can have a stamp like an amblem. A rubber "CTC logo" stamp will be avaiaqble to members. 9) Although there is no membership fee, voluntary contributions can be made (towards the costs of organizing activity periods, contests etc) 10) The 12th December 2001. is the inauguration date of CTC and on this date each year can celebrate its "Birthday" by their activity on the CW sections of the radio amateur bands. Croatian Telegraphy Club E-mail ctc@hamradio.hr W#eb www.hamradio.hr/ctc - Tom WY3H <yoel@arm-tek.net> - Kittanning, PA - Jul 16 I worked DXCC with 5 Watts and my K2. Next, I will try DXCC QRPp on 10m and a 3-el delta-loop beam. I suspect it will take several years (when 10 finally opens). - Dan VK8AN - Stuart Park, Australia - Jun 11 Having a great time with QRP. I am working 5 watts from home QTH. It's all in the antenna and the antenna between your ears! 73,Steve - Steve KI6ADA - Petaluma, CA - Feb 17 I'd like to offer my special congratulations to my son, Ethan, who as of Jan. 24, 2008 became KB3QGW and will soon join the NAQCC. Ethan passed his Tech test at the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association's test site, Youngstown, Ohio on Jan. 17. Tom, WY3H NAQCC President - Tom WY3H <yoel@arm--tek.net> - Kittanning, PA - Jan 25, 2008 Cool!!! - Ed Tanton N4XY <n4xy@earthlink.net> - Marietta, GA - Aug 27 Wanted to say thanks for the newsletters. I have been out of the hobby for awhile with work and family but am trying to make a come back. Enjoy the info and hope to cu on the air. Dit Dit Ron N7RD - Ron Smith - Sun City West, AZ - Jul 29 Hello. I've been a member for a while now, NAQCC 1565. I subscribe very strongly to the NAQCC philosophy of QRP, hand keys, and wire antennas. Unfortunately I must make do with a whip out the window. But I do run QRP or low power and use one of several hand-keys as frequently as I can. So while it isn't always possible to be a purist, I do believe in what NAQCC proposes. Today, this afternoon, I worked KB9YIG. He was running one watt to a 100-foot random wire. RST 569 and no QSB strong enough to take him out. Band was 30 meters. I was slightly embarassed with 20 watts from my SG-2020. What a great signal he had. No sunspots appearing on the solar photos, either. Long live CW and QRP. - Rich W2RDD - May 26 73 to all... As the NAQCC's newest member (#1785), I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I became very interested in ham radio as a kid, way back in the mid-60's, but never quite got the elusive Novice license. It took nearly four decades to come and go before I finally took the plunge. I was surprised to find that the code has now gone by the wayside, but I still wanted to start out the way I would have so long ago. I just purchased some rather vintage equipment (an old Kenwood xcvr), learned Morse code anyway, and I am now getting ready to make my first contact... and it will be with code. I do not even own a microphone as of yet. I am looking forward to it with great anticipation, and it is wonderful to finally join the world of the great amateur radio operator. -Patrick- - Patrick @ KC0ZLO - Arvada, CO - Apr 11 tried my first sprint, the lighting storm, shut me down...but was supprised at the number of qrp stations taking part....hope there is no storms next time!!! - Bill KB4TOX <WRCFORGE@HOTMAIL.COM> - Magnolia Springs, AL - Apr 11 I am still trying to figure out how to put up an invisible antenna at my location. I have to be very creative because of antenna restriction where I live. I am open for suggestions. I hope to be on the air during the next SPRINT. I look forward to meeting other members on the air. - Alan Jones, W8OAJ <ojones@elp.rr.com> - Fort Bliss, TX - Apr 8 Have been inactive for sometime and plan to reactivate soon. I do enjoy QRP radio and plan to build my next QRP radio. 72's - John Horton KE7CW <johnke7cw@sbcglobal.net > - Ypsilanti, MI - Feb 12 Thanks for the Membership! - Jerry K9UT - Feb 4 Well, with an erratic work schedule and a host of other things I finally met the QSO-A-Day Award requirements. For some this may have been a simple accomplishment, but for me it seems that nothing comes easy. One thing I've learned is "Never give up - stick to it." So, I managed to make 2 QSOs a day for all the days in January, 2007. But I thought that it might be interesting to give a more detailed breakdown of what was involved for me. Although I made 2 QSOs a day every day, my monthly average was exactly 4 per day, a total of 124 QSOs for 31 days. QSOs were made on the following bands: 105 80-Meters 15 40-Meter 3 30-Meters 1 20-Meters During the month I contacted 24 states and one Canadian province (Quebec). Most operating time began around 0000 Zulu, but I got in some extra QSOs prior to that time. All of the 40, 30, and 20-Meter QSOs were made during day-time hours, from roughly 1700 to 2200 Zulu.. The overwhelming majority of January nights we had excellent conditions on 80-Meters, but on the last few nights of the month we had a lot of QRN and some "flaky" band conditions, but nothing that was impossible to overcome. My rig was the HW-9 which puts out about 3 watts on 80-Meters and about 4 watts in 40, 30 and 20 Meters. My antenna was a random wire about 50-feet long and 20-feet up, used with an MFJ 971 tuner and the key was my old Russian Army surplus straight key. In all the effort was a great experience and I encourage NAQCC members to try for this award at least once. And by the way, you don't have to be an NAQCC member to qualify but you do have to operate QRP-CW of course. So, 73/72 to all and let's keep QRP-CW alive FOREVER! - Tom, KB3LFC - Tom KB3LFC - Kittanning, PA - Jan 31 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. LOOK FORWARD TO MAKING CONTACT WITH YOU AND MANY OTHER MEMBERS....73 DE RAY, KJ4SJ - RAY, KJ4SJ - Richmond, VA - Jan 25 Glad to join a bunch of like-minded (QRP at least!) folks and I'm looking forward to participating in the activities. I'm almost exclusively wire, QRP, CW, and I enjoy low key operating events more than intense ones. Still working on kite-flown antennas and efforts to make some world records on 160m QRP. 'seab' lyon - aa1my bethel, maine, usa FN44nj - seabury lyon - Bethel, ME - Jan 10, 2007 Looks good - Jameson Wysgi <j.wysgi@yahoo.com> - New York, NY - Dec 31 Hi all - Have passed the written for general lic & will test the code on Jan 6th - Hope to have code as main op mode - see you on the air - 73 - NAQCC 1627 - SKCC 633 - Herbert Winn - Alanson, MI - Dec 21 A year goes by quickly! Merry Christmas to the hard-working officers of the NAQCC. And thanks to the members who participate and make the club's activities fun. See you in 2007. Bob MacKenzie VA3RKM Ottawa, ON - Dec 19, 2006 still studying the code.Hope to take test again next month.[already passed el 2&3] I think qrp is what I want to do most. Bill Carter KC9IRR <billvet6@excite.com> Trail Creek, IN - Dec 11, 2006 I would like to thank all radio amateurs who worked N3A, our special event station commemorating the second anniversary of the North American QRP CW Club. I'd also like to thank John, K3WWP and Larry, W2LJ for the time they put in to man the station. John, by the way, put in an astronomical amount of time making more than 150 N3A QSOs. Perhaps next year we'll do it again, bigger and better. At any rate, we all had fun and hope you did too. John and I are working on designing an attractive certificate that those who worked N3A will be proud to hang on their wall. Thanks again to all, Tom, KB3LFC NAQCC President. Tom KB3LFC Kittanning, PA - Nov 2, 2006 Just getting back to the hobby. I upgraded to General class this year. Wm Ramm ?? - Oct 18, 2006 New member NAQCC # 1502 EPA QRP member # 96 Currently operating with HW-8 and Pixie 2 transcievers on 80 and 40 meters. Restoring an AC-1 transmitter. Paul Bischoff N3RBN Parkesburg, PA - Sep 3, 2006 Thanks for starting up this club. CW is the best mode of communications hams ever had. Get your speed up then become a Code Warrior. No contest and no points required. All you need is at least three QSO's in 1 month at 20-to 25 WPM and you will receive a free 3" diameter Code Warrior pin on badge. Keep the air waves filler with the beeps Proud to be a proficient CW operator. Bob, AF2Q Lawrenceville, NJ USA - Sep 2, 2006 Learned of this from an article in K9YA's excellent magazine at www.k9ya.org. John W6JTK Simi Valley, CA - Aug 12, 2006 Bob Snowman KR1B Lyman, ME USA - Jul 25, 2006 Hello to all members and guests ... Thanks for a nice site! Usefull information and all is good arranged. Thanks you for your work. I look forward already today to your attendance on my homepage and perhaps also an entry into my guest book. Thanks! Good luck and good bye from the German Alps abt. 600 Meter up NN (JN67ER). Servus Andreas Andreas / DL2VIC Schleching, Germany - Jul 22, 2006 One thing about QRP operation is to never underestimate the value of a good pitching arm. On the Sunday before Memorial Day, John K3WWP and I went up to my top property to my "remote" radio operation site in a small clearing in the woods adjacent to a field. We set up a battery powered operation for the annual QRP ARCI's Hoot Owl Sprint. Thanks to John's "pitching arm" we soon had two random wires strung through the trees. Earlier that week we mowed the grass and cleard some brush in preparation for setting up our site. From underneath a 12X12' dining fly, we operated our rigs using battery power. John worked 40 Meters exclusively and I worked 80. I think the event was sort of a bust in terms of participation, especially on 80, but John did OK on 40. Our final scores were nowhere near last year's event but the important thing was that we had a great time just doing it. One of the "highlights" of the evening was when just before sundown we had a large doe walk out of the woods and give us the once over. She stood about 35 feet from our dining fly and stared at us for about 5 or so minutes. Then she ambled about 25 feet away and turned back to look at us again before slowly walking off to where ever she was first headed. I wonder what went through her mind concerning these strange humans who were apparently listening to some even stranger "beeping sounds." A short while later we heard a pack of coyotes howling in the distance. I happened to mention to John (in all seriousness) that the only thing left was for a bear to come wandering through. At that, john placedd both his hands on the arms of the lawn chair and for just a brief moment it looked as if he was ready to QRT then and there. Well, as I said, we had a great time and the other part of our "success" was of course due to preparation. We even had a spare gel cell battery (good thing because we found that one battery registered only 11.8 volts). The meter on John's homebrew tuner failed but thankfully I brought a SWR/Power meter from my HW-9. We also found that we had to run separate ground wires from our rigs so thanks to bringing a lot of spare wire we were able to do that too. A couple of Tiki torches with citronella fuel kept most of the bugs at bay, although, John said they acted as "runway" lights to steer some flying critters in our direction. We had large citronella candle on our table and by the end of the evening the candle bucket was full of two dozen or more corpses of assorted flying denizens that ventured too close to the flame. Two battery operated lanterns provided plenty of light once the sun set. We found that an assortment of tools came in handy too. One item in particular was a butane soldering torch I bought from Radio Shack for $20. It proved worth it's weight at least in silver if not in gold. Prior to the sprint we wre able to work a few stations operating the CQWPX contest and I got a station on 15-Meters about 7:45 p.m. local time. If you've never tried running from a remote location using batteries and random wire, I might suggest you try it. You'll have a ball and who knows, you might just make some great QSOs. And if you don't have a good pitching arm, be sure to invite a fellow ham who does. There's no substitute for getting a wire 20 to 25 feet up through tree branches. Best 72/71 to all, Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Jun 11, 2006 I made my first QRP contact!!!!! I thought Id never survive working the bands with my only rig, my Heathkit HW8 putting out only 3 watts.. I think I will go a long way with QRP. Im gonna see how many DX stations I can work now. :-) Wish me luck! Kristin KI4NZU Conover, NC - Jun 5, 2006 I'm not sure if I posted this or not so here goes (again?) I was bitten by the QRP bug a year or so ago and have never looked back. If your interested building in a simple Glowbug (tube) rig with 5 watts output. One that uses no expensive hard to find parts,produces a clean stable note check out this 6aq5 transmitter. Overall cost will depend on your junk box and your ability to scrounge what you can. Not even any magnet wire in this design. It's for 40M but am working (as limited time permitts) a 40/80M version. Photos and construction notes at: http://home.stny.rr.com/wa2ntk/qrp_1.htm Enjoy Ralph Ralph M. Ferrara WA2NTK <wa2ntk@stny.rr.com> Horseheads, NY - May 25, 2006 Tried and true he's now 62, if you wonder who is "he" It's John, K3WWP, NAQCC VP, Member No. 2 Happy birthday John on May 24, 2006. The more birthdays you have the longer you'll live. (Thanks Tom, I guess you couldn't think of a rhyme for 61, which is really what I'll be tomorrow at 3:21 PM HI -K3WWP) Tom Mitchell KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - May 23, 2006 Hi there fellow QRPers! Brian - KB9BVN <brian@hamradparts.com> New Whiteland, IN - May 17, 2006 I just recently got back on the air after being inactive for 2 or 3 years. I got back active primarily because I missed CW operating. I have decided to concentrate on QRP CW. I have built a Elecraft K1 that I have on 40-30-20-15 meters. I also have a Radio Shack HTX-100 to use on 10 when that band is open (it isn't now!). I have ordered a DSW-II for 80 from Small Wonders. I plan to get a Wilderness Radio Sierra in the next few months with modules for 17 & 12 meters initially. I use only wire or vertical antennas. I am not much into building, unless it is a kit, but I love the operating end of it. See you on the bands! (WONDERFUL! We hope to be hearing you in our sprints and challenges. We need more of our members to be active in our club events. - K3WWP) Wes Linscott - W1LIC <W1LIC@hotmail.com> Bangor, ME - May 6, 2006 Can you please publicise "The Great XTAL Swap Page" on your site? I think the concept should be of great interest to homebrewers, but take-up thus far has been pretty light. (Sounds like a good concept. Check it out if you're looking for crystals. Click John's link - K3WWP) John Kirk VK4TJ (& VE6XT) Toowoomba, Australia - May 3, 2006 Worked as W4/VU2YK first from Cary/NC and then Stuart/Fl from July 2005 to Jan 2006 73 Rahul VU2YK New Delhi, India - Apr 8, 2006 I am looking for some info on the Kenwood TS-120S for a friend in Sweden. Specifically is the minimum power output 5 watts or less via the power control on the rig? He has no way of measuring the output directly. John, K3WWP <johnshan@alltel.net> Kittanning, PA - Apr 6, 2006 Glad to find the QRP Group. Dave W0DLR Kirbyville, MO - Mar 30, 2006 Just starting the QRP Thing! Bill WA2YTW <Billykav@earthlimk.net> Bayonet Point, FL - Mar 22, 2006 I do a lot of homebrewing, and here is some info for other club members. There is a dude on Ebay selling brand new crystals, 10 crystals for $17.95, this includes free shipping. You can't normally buy a single brand new crystal for this price with shipping, and he has 100% perfect feedback. The crystals for the most part are QRP frequencies. If you find it worthwhile to post to the club members do so. Frequencies in the ham bands that are available and that one can order (all ten the same or ten in any mix) are: 7030, 7040, 7110, 10106, 14020, 14060, 21060, 21110, and 21135. You can't beat this. I didn't need the crystals at the moment, but I ordered ten of them for myself just because of the price, and knowing I will need them later on down the road for projects. His business is called "tqchina", and the web address I copied and pasted here: http://cgi.ebay.com/10-HC-49U-CRYSTAL-FOR-HAM-AMATEUR-RADIO-QRP-DIY_W0QQitemZ5877540821QQcategoryZ1502QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem. I hope this is helpful. Man this is a deal or a steal (both!!!) John WN4OAA Gray, TN - Mar 16, 2006 Just went thru the website. It definitely added to my QRP interest. I'm currently building a Ramsey 20M station, and playing with a Pixie II on 40M. 73, KC8YEC Doug Birky White Pigeon, MI - Mar 9, 2006 Very interesting and usefull information. I like your changes. Just getting into Low power and QRP from 8th Floor Condo. Have been operation VE6CCL-L a eQso gateway QRP 147.585 1 watt to a J Pole. 73 Rob in Calgary Rob wilson ve6ccl <ve6ccl@rac.ca> Calgary, AB - Mar 5, 2006 I diddled-daddled a little with the 160 meter contest this weekend and it equaled a lot of fun. Running 500 milliwatts equaled average range of about 600-700 miles, while running 5 watts out to about 1600 miles. For those thinking this band is tough, I use only a 130 foot end fed wire up 30 feet (that's about 1/20th of a wavelength up), or in similar-comparative terms a 17 meter dipole would be up at slightly less than 3 feet equivalent. Five watts averaged about ten qso's an hour, while the 500 milliwatts averaged about 3 per hour, but heck, look at the antenna. I hope this encourages others to try this band. It is awesome, even with a minimalist antenna. 73 John WN4OAA #150..... (What John says is absolutely true. You CAN work 160M with QRP and simple antennas. I made 63 QSO's in 19 sections in under 90 minutes with my 5 watts and attic random wire in the CQWW 160M test. Along with John, I urge you to give 160M a try - you won't regret it. - K3WWP) John Kosmak, WN4OAA Gray, TN - Jan 31, 2006 Read about the NAQCC club in John Shannon's article in the FISTS KEYNOTE. I read all of his articles. I now try to make a contact a day as he does. Great inspiration! Glad to see a club dedicated 100% to CW QRP and the saving of the Morse Code. Just sent in my membership application tonight with all my information and shack setup. Looking forward to my first contest this Wednesday evening on 80 meters. Aron Brown NN1F Bedford, NH - Jan 15, 2006 Enjoy your website John. Looking forward to being an active member. I am QRP CW operator. Fists #2606 Larry KE8LF Beach City, OH - Jan 11, 2006 Just joined this FB Club #1165. Went thru the website and it's great. Not operating QRP yet. I have built one rig so far- CQ Nov 1992 pg. 126 by W5LET and renewed by KY7C. Need to build power supply, also working on another- Cigar Box Transmitter with two 1S4s and VFO. Will have to bring my CW up to snuff as haven't used it for about 6 yrs. 73 to all CU later Roy Brown VE4EE <ve4ee@rac.ca> Beausejour, MB - Jan 10, 2006 Max H. Behrens W3DBY Plymouth, MI - Jan 3, 2006 Merry Christmas to our club officers and all the members. I hope we have as much fun in 2006! Bob VA3RKM Ottawa, ON - Dec 23, 2005 Tom, K8VZD made an inquiry about a Heath-Kit part ofr his HW-9. In case no one replied to you yet, Tom, try contacting Ron Oxley at RTO electronics, Benton Harbor. Mich. Ron repaired my HW-9 and although he took a very Looooooooooong time, he did a masterful job. He bought all of Heath-Kit's parts inventory so he may have what you are looking for. Check him out on the Web. Tom Mitchell KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 6, 2005 What's great club! I'll be back to join later (i must change my callsign before) .. p.s. Listen to me at 10.1219 MHz sometimes.. My power level is not high - it's one watt only and antenna is not so good - plastic rod like st.Louis vertical on the ground. But i got ZL2AGY with this equipment.. And several american (North-East) stations too.. So, whatsoever contacts are possible using qrp cw :-) GOD SAVE SHORT WAVE! Andy UR3IJC/A Ukraine - Nov 24, 2005 vhf 144.80 +-10 front range please send slow!!! SEEMS like it would be fun how about it? tues or wed when you are in the shack. 7-8:30? mark hiles kc0mjp <kc0mjp@hotmail.com> Colorado Springs, CO - Nov 16, 2005 anyone know of 1-5 watt 6m cw transciever kit? thanks mark hiles kc0mjp <kc0mjp@hotmail.com> Colorado Springs, CO - Nov 15, 2005 I'm looking (desperatly) for Heathkit part # 442-763 or LM 388N-3 or equivelant for my HW-9. It's part U306 on the manuels schematic. Is there anyone in the club that could possible have one or know where I can get one? Thanks Tom k8vzd #1083 Tom Hauff K8VZD - Nov 14, 2005 Really enjoyed your web site. I don't operate QRP but admire you for your interest and work in same. 73 w9uou. Dick Francis W9UOU Gas City, IN - Nov 13, 2005 Just FYI regarding the upcoming Nov. 16 Sprint: For the first hour I will be working the sprint using our club call, KB3MQT, No. 1100. All who contact KB3MQT will receive a computer generated QSL card. To save postage let me know your e-mail address after the contest so the card may be sent via e-mail. If you do not have e-mail, I will mail one out via postal mail to all stations I work with the club call. For the last hour of the sprint I will use my own call, KB3LFC. John, K3WWP; Larry, W2LJ; and I hope this sprint will have good participation. Best 72/71 to all. Tom, KB3LFC Tom Mitchell KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Nov 8, 2005 Hello John, Just submitted my application to NAQCC via e-mail for membership. Have been off the air for awhile due to ill health. Looking forward to QRP CW activities this winter. God Bless. Norm Norman Jackson K1NAJ <k1naj1@yahoo.com> Norway, ME - Oct 29, 2005 very nice! I LOVE this Website! great webmaster! AMAZING! keep up the good work! Ben Dallas, TX - Oct 18, 2005 Great website, looking forward to being an actve member here 73 Bob KC9GMN Robert Henning <bob61727@familyonline.com> Clinton, IL - Oct 16, 2005 looking forward to the nets and contesting - great club K1GDH ED <vze595nh@verizon.net> Webster, MA - Oct 5, 2005 at 21:22 (EDT) Glad to join always good to have more folks working to keep cw as the best mode Paul K8PG Chatham, MI - Sep 27, 2005 at 21:15 HH:MM (EDT) I have fallen in love with CW again. Glad to be a member of NAQCC, and now to get active with the contests! Paul Gates, KD3JF <kd3jf@hotmail.com> Glen Burnie, MD - Sep 22, 2005 at 21:52 (EDT) Was nice to meet up with Tom and John at Butler. I've worked John once or twice on 40 using the little Tuna Tin 2. It was a surprise being member #1000, it was a greater thrill than winning a hamfest prize! Plan on operating the upcoming events. Oct, 2005 will be interesting, maybe I'll run the 1929 TPTG rig for that event. Mike, kd0ar Youngstown, OH - Sep 19, 2005 at 11:09 (EDT) Glad to be a member of NAQCC (#1020). Active around 14.060 MHz. Nice to follow old William who already in the 14th century wrote: "It is in vain to do with more, what can be done with less" (William of Occam, 1290 - 1350). 72 de SM0PMJ/Goeran. Goeran/SM0PMJ Vallentuna, Sweden - Sepr 15, 2005 at 07:23 (EDT) I enjoy looking at the website. Tom Don't feel bad about not being able to send or copy very quickly. It takes time to learn how to be proficient at the mode. Not very many people operate only CW anymore, they operate many different modes as well. I operate both CW, and Phone so I don't get too bored with only one mode. With work I don't have the time to enjoy having a QSO like I would want to have, so I am painfully slow at sending as well. Hopefully John K3WWP understands. (Yes, but I had no idea it was possible to get bored with CW. It still fascinates me after 60,000+ CW QSO's as much as it did when I was a Novice back in the 60's - K3WWP) 73's from Matt W6YNS MATTHEW OVERMIER, W6YNS <mtthwovermier@yahoo.com> Thrall, Texas USA - Aug 10, 2005 06:44 PM (EDT) How often do you list new members? (Barring computer, network, etc. problems, within a couple of days of receiving an application - K3WWP) Have a nice day. Jerry Karlovich, KD5OM <kd5om@korel.com> Plano, Texas, USA - Jul 27, 2005 05:47 PM (EDT) I have to say that I am all in favor of the Tues/Wed contest schedule. It is refreshing that someone sponsors contests on something besides weekends. Not all persons have the weekends off. Keep it up! I know that I have said similar before, but it bears repeating. 72, Steve W0OOW CW - It's still magic! Steve, W0OOW <w0oow@piperscreek.com> Johnson, NE USA - Jul 26, 2005 10:11 PM (EDT) I will be QRP mobile on 40 and 20 meter CW all over the country in my 18 Wheeler hope to work some members. Don't have an 80 mtr ant for mobile guess I better get one. Hope to work some members. Jay Gutknecht, KC9EUH<jsgcentral@peoplepc.com> Jasper, IN, USA - Jul 10, 2005 09:27 AM (EDT) You guys did a great job with the new website appearance. Looks great and navigates very easily. Hope to see you both in the next Sprint. Take care. Mike L., AF4LQ <olyellr@iglou.com> Louisville, Ky. USA - Jul 7, 2005 08:21 PM (EDT) I just emailed my application and am looking forward to being a part of your organization. I am 100% QRP-CW by choice. I live in an apartment and use a K2 and the rain downspout for an antenna. 73 Fred W2XN Fred, W2XN <grandpa@usa.com> Katy, TX - Jul 6, 2005 11:13 PM (EDT) I like your approach concerning simple wire antennas. Although I am not an avid contester I look forward to participating in yours using wire antennas at home and portable. 73 ... Gene Gene Hall, W4TCO <w4tco@arrl.net> Irmo, SC - Jun 29, 2005 06:01 PM (EDT) Field Day was a lot of fun, but limited time of four hours produced only 35 states with my 5watts from a Yaesu FT817, a vertical, and 160 meter Horiz. Vee. I did snag Hawaii, but no Alaska. I worked contacts on all bands from 160 meters to 10 meters, but 15 and 20 seemed the best! 73's John WN4OAA JOHN KOSMAK, WN4OAA <WN4OAA@yahoo.com> Gray, TN - Jun 26, 2005 02:49 PM (EDT) How about some QRP hang out frequencies for each band. (See the club FAQ's - K3WWP) Ten Meters is QRP heaven, this would be a great place for a QRP frequency. Bob Harwell, AB4AU <ramharwell@netzero.com> Orlando,Fl - Jun 6, 2005 12:13 PM (EDT) Your site has renewed my interest in the ham radio hobby. I was first licensed in 1959 and was very active for the first 4 years. Not much activity after. Read you web site, it sounds like the ticket for me. I expect to be on the air in about 2 months. I have modified my Icom 735 for qrp and am running on a battery power. All that is left is qrp power meter and wire antennas. Currently running a full wave horizontal 40 meter loop. Many thanks for accepting my application. Jim JAMES BARENO, KI7VU <BARAZQ@wmconnect.com> CARSON CITY, NV - Jun 4, 2005 10:13 AM (EDT) Hello fellow club members. I have implemented a QRPP beacon on 28.251 MHz. I know everyone's time is valuable, but if you have a few minutes to spare now and then, could you listen for the beacon. Reports have become scarce to nil. All reception reports will be issued a very unique and colorful WN4OAA/B beacon qsl card. 73 John WN4OAA JOHN KOSMAK, WN4OAA <WN4OAA@yahoo.com> Gray, TN - May 29, 2005 10:24 AM (EDT) My Best 73 to QRP-er. A 20m 14060 5w out dip. G-qrp 10831 ru-qrp 09 ALEX, RN3BC <rn3bc@rambler.ru> Moscow, Russia - May 14, 2005 09:41 AM (EDT) Saw ur info in April CQ. Been QRP fer yrs. wrkng on Home Brew MB QRP DXCC CW no contest! Had few yrs off due to medical. I'm 100% DAV. Suggestions- links or site info on QRP ops and Homebrew wud add much to attract new members. Tnx bst lk es bcnu 73 tom n4cyv kn Tom Meyer, N4CYV <dejay@category5.net> Keystone Heights, Fl - May 8, 2005 08:31 AM (EDT) Hello and 72/71 to all NAQCC members. Well, after several weeks off the air due to a fallen antenna, the wire is back up, a bit longer and a bit higher. It pays to have a son who can climb a steep hillside like a mountain goat and carry a wire at the same time. Thak you Ariel. I Worked John, K3WWP last night with the "new' antenna (Sunday, April 17) and he gave me a 599 RST. Of course John is a whopping 4 miles away, however, I guess because I live in a deep valley surounded by hills on both sides, John has never been able to give me a 599 report before. So perhaps this is a good sign??? I'm still struggling with getting up a wire that will load on 40-Meters in time for the upcoming Sprint. There are several matters, however, even more pressing than my antenna problems. WE NEED MORE MEMBER PHOTOS! We would especially like to feature YLs and XLYs and some of the younger set operating QRP CW stations. Also, I know that Summer is around the proverbial corner and many of us are enjoying the beautiful spring weather we've been having lately. I think this may be one reason why participation is out monthly Sprints is down. I encourge all members, especially those in the Mid-West and West Coast areas to please get more involved! If you have any ideas for future Sprints, other contests of special events, please let John or me know. We'll consider all ideas that may have merit or be of interest to club members. Future event may offer special prizes to winners FREE! We have a great club, in my opinion, it is the greatest, fastest growing and best QRP club extant. Let's all show our support by participating in as many events as possible. Thank you all for your consideration. Tom, KB3LFC, NAQCC President Tom Mitchell, KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Apr 18, 2005 11:10 AM (EDT) Hello to all! After 36 years of hamming I have discovered QRP. I just worked CU2JT-Gary in the Azores on 40m with 2 watts from a HW-8 and a Butternut. Last week it was Alaska with 1 watt on 20m. This is going to be fun. Mike - WB9DLC - NAQCC 845 Mike Barrell, WB9DLC <wb9dlc@arrl.net> Columbia City, IN - Apr 16, 2005 03:06 AM (EDT) I am a new member(found out about it in CQ). Looking forward to working some of the contest and using QRP more. Someone has done their homework on this club. Glad to be a part of it and will pass the word around.73 David WI4L David Stanley, WI4L <wi4l@qsl.net> Dalton, Ga - Apr 12, 2005 09:27 PM (EDT) your club seems very interesting and seeing i use only qrp radios and mobile antennas only it would be fun also...thanks scotty Thomas (Scotty) Wilson, KA2EER <ka2eer@yahoo.com> Greece, NY - Apr 3, 2005 02:07 PM (EST) Enjoyed web site. Set appliation via e-mail this day to join NAQCC Ray Vaillancourt, N4EAT <rvaill9858@aol.com> Gulfport, FL - Mar 31, 2005 09:46 PM (EST) Just found (and joined...) the club. Getting back into ham radio after many years' absence and got bitten by the QRP bug. Have so far only worked W, DL, and YU with 5W and a VHF discone(!) on 20m - must put up a decent antenna some time... Keith, VA3QF <va3qf@rogers.com> Nepean, ON - Mar 28, 2005 07:44 PM (EST) I hope you guys get to check out the April issue of CQ magazine. I got mine today and immediately went to page 83. Thanks to Dave Ingram, K4TWJ (NAQCC #384) there's a nice mention of NAQCC along with pictures of the Club logo and the "QSO a Day" award. John, I received two copies; so I'll send the extra to you for you and Tom to have. Larry, W2LJ <W2LJ@arrl.net> South Plainfield, NJ - Mar 26, 2005 03:43 PM (EST) Has anyone received the April issue of CQ Magazine yet? There is supposed to be a nice write up about NAQCC by Dave Ingram. I just renewed my subscription and I'm hoping that the April issue doesn't fall between the cracks! If you have gotten the issue and have seen the article, please let me know! Larry W2LJ <w2lj@arrl.net> South Plainfield, NJ - Mar 24, 2005 at 20:08:56 (EST) Just found a peach Argosy and got it for only $125 so, I have returned home again to the land of QRP. Happy as a clam! de: wk9c/qrp Ken Dreckman <wk9c@iinet.com> Aloha, OR - Mar 23, 2005 at 17:05:59 (EST) good site--work cw only here, unless i hear my elmer, w5zin, on ssb--worked him once in past decade--was cw intercept op in asia during '60s--enjoy qrp rigs of all sorts(solid and hollow state)applied for membership--will enjoy the club andd this site--73--jerry--k5psh jerry steck--k5psh <gealdsteck@msn.com> bryan, tx - Mar 19, 2005 at 23:45:41 (EST) After all these years, I finally discovered a worthwhile cause. I am joining, and looking for complete Kit to build to get on air with. I monitor 7.040 now. Anyone who can lead me to a nice complete KIT, I would appreciate very much. This site is just great. Larry Stokes NY7Q <larrystokes@cableone.net> Caldwell, ID - Mar 18, 2005 at 10:28:40 (EST) I own norcal 20, TT QRP 1340, SW+80, Argonaut V and some day, a K1. I have yet to participate in NAQRP activities yet. Until now, I did not have any time. QRP: skill and "the force". Warmer wx coming, I'll pull out my fishing pole antenna and see what I "catch" (heh heh) 72's ron / wb1hga <roncasa@verizon.net> fall river, ma - Mar 13, 2005 at 13:44:24 (EST) JUST THOUGHT I WOULD SAY HELLO TO ALL MY FELLOW AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS. DON MAYO N3CBS <DONMAYO6@MSN.COM> DREXEL HILL, PA. - Mar 06, 2005 at 21:32:04 (EST) Please tell me what is a 2-element 40 meter vertical beam. I want to try QRP, but I don't seem to have the right freq. and time of day. Thanks Tom - KC8YOL Tom Johnson <tjohcinti@fuse.net> Cincinnati, OH - Mar 04, 2005 at 10:44:54 (EST) Tom, FB on the club Web site and your and John's devotion to QRP and Morse operation. TNX QSO ES CUL, 73-73, Philip, K9PL FISTS #6753 Philip, K9PL Morton Grove, IL - Feb 21, 2005 at 22:58:01 (EST) Thanks for providing a great web page the students in our club that are into QRP enjoy having a web page dedicated to what they are interested in. University of Nebraska, N0UNL <unlarc@unl.edu> Lincoln, NE - Feb 21, 2005 at 08:55:41 (EST) Great idea! Look fwd to the events. Brian, N8AVR <brian@n8avr.us> Saginaw, MI - Feb 20, 2005 at 11:27:16 (EST) I will be back to join. Looks like fun. KE7CLU <billjoani@direcway.com> Bend, Oregon - Feb 19, 2005 at 04:38:31 (EST) Great idea, count me in!! Wayne, KC0PMH <kc0pmh@arrl.net> Columbus, KS - Feb 18, 2005 at 14:42:51 (EST) OH OH! To all who worked the Feb. 80-Meter Sprint. I had a glitch in my e-mail and I'm afraid I lost some logs and membership applications. If your log for the Sprint does not appear within a few days please resend it. Same for new member spplications, Sorry guys. Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Feb 17, 2005 at 20:31:06 (EST) Nice to see some contests for those that are working weekends or nights. Good job ! Steve - W0OOW <w0oow@qsl.net> Johnson, NE - Feb 12, 2005 at 23:19:23 (EST) I am currently building a Pixie II radio. If I build it correctly and if it works, then I hope to attempt some contacts with y'all. Justin, AI4IS <n3ttu@nospam.arrl.org> Kingsport, TN - Feb 11, 2005 at 23:25:15 (EST) Great idea and site. Been a ham for 38 years got into QRP CW in 1972 when I build an HW-8 and used it for many years. Now have a K-2 and work from 500mw to 5 watts almost 100% of the time. This club is a great idea. We need some way of identifing membership on the air. I noticed tonight I had just worked a member and didn't know it. Hope I can make the next sprint. No straight key here wore out the contacts have to buy a new one finally. KC9EUH <jay5110@sbcglobal.net> Dale, IN - Feb 4, 2005 at 23:39:36 (EST) Info for other club members: I use a Yaesu FT817. I recently installed 8 AA 2500MAH NIMH cells by Energizer. These batteries are awesome and available at different Internet Cites for about $20 for a set of 8. It makes a big difference in the operating time of my FT817. 73 John WN4OAA <academ1a@yahoo.com> Gray, TN - Jan 30, 2005 at 21:01:59 (EST) 160 Meter Contest: Big plans --- but illness and antenna problems limited me to one hour of fun. Results: 15 contacts and eight states with 5 watts and a piece of wire (well....about 120 feet of it up 25 feet). Fifteen contacts per hour though isn't bad for the madness of that QRO crowd. It was fun, a blast, and well worth it! 73 John WN4OAA WN4OAA <academ1a@yahoo.com> Gray, TN - Jan 30, 2005 at 20:47:46 (EST) Fun sprint last night. Built my first rig (HW-8) waiting for my novice license. Was SSB/QRO for about 4 years - got bored. Then built a HW-9 and been QRP and CW for 20 years. Nothing like it. And CW is , should I say it? - AWESOME! Great club! Larry NU4B <lopwr@bellsouth.net> Knoxville, TN - Jan 21, 2005 at 08:33:32 (EST) I would like to become a member of the North American QRP club! Vern Anderson <n7gtw@juno.com> Spokane, WA - Jan 20, 2005 at 15:06:13 (EST) This looks like a very interesting group. Hope it keeps up. I would like to improve my CW operation so this looks like a good operation. Jim Eamons, KM5WW <jimeamons@netscape.net> Rockport, Tx - Jan 19, 2005 at 10:12:24 (EST) Thanks to KA5HZV for introducint me to the club. We met today 20 CW while I was operating QRP mobile (it's safer than a cell phone up to your ear!) My only HF rig is an FT-817 with five watts. While mobile I use Ham Stick antennas and a little White Rook paddle glued to a clip board. At home I have a Carolina Windom and an old R-4 Cushcraft vertical. I usually use a Bencher chrome base paddle, a Hi-Mound European style pump handle for straight key events, and my old 1963 edition Vibroplex Original for special semi-high holy days like Field Day. I was first licensed in 1959 at age 14. I'm looking forward to meeting many more members on the air. Cap Schley Cox, "Cap" W4AMW <w4amw@arrl.net> Owensboro, KY - Jan 11, 2005 at 23:48:30 (EST) Didn't see my name on the membership list yet. Just reading up on the club. 73 for now. Martin Szumera <wn2dx@arrl.net> Middletown, NJ - Jan 11, 2005 at 18:21:54 (EST) Greetings fellow club members. Well, our "5" event went quite well and we had a number of applications for the "5" award and have received several applications for WAS and the 1000-Mile-Per-Watt award as well as DXCC. With nearly 700 members now the club is going great guns. However, there is one minor problem that persists. All people applying for membership must closely scrutinize the membership list to see if your name and call have been entered. We have received the same application(s) two, three and even four times from people who are already members. After submitting an application wait about a week then carefully check the list. If you're sure your name and call are missing after having submitted an application, then plese re-apply. We are looking forward to good participation in the Jan. 19th Sprint. Participation in the December Sprint was more than twice that of the November Sprint. As usual, a bonus is awarded for using a straight key and this month, special recognition will be given to QRPp operation. In the near future we will host events that will allow for better participation by Midwest and West Coast operators. We also have plans for those of you who are into VHF and UHF QRP CW operation. Keep checking our Web site for details of all upcoming events and contests. Finally, keep sending in your photos. New photos will appear every month. 72/71 to all, Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittaning, PA - Jan 11, 2005 at 10:17:26 (EST) I have been a ham for about 3 years now and I think cw is the greatest. I'm a shakey 20 wpm and still tying to improve. I have just recently tried qrp and it to is a great challenge and fun. This sounds like a great bunch to join up with. Butch Perryman KD5RSS <OwlHoot@aol.com> Haskell, OK - Jan 10, 2005 at 20:48:51 (EST) Great Club. 49 States with 500mw...where's Nebraska? Started QRP 35 years ago as a teen, running a simple one transistor oscillator with link coupling. See ya'll in the 160 meter contest. John WN4OAA <academ1a@yahoo.com> Gray, TN - Jan 05, 2005 at 23:08:14 (EST) I would like to contact W8EKR - better known as Mr. Phil Perrault. steve kane <steven.kane3@verizon.net> Falls Church, Virginia - Jan 04, 2005 at 19:57:45 (EST) Sounds like a fun group and enjoy being able to build again Rockmite 20 and soon a sw+40 when it (gets here) cu on the bands. Darryl N3AOI <n3aoi@enter.et> Brodheadsville, Pa - Jan 03, 2005 at 19:06:38 (EST) FT817, HW8, dual triode regen, AT-1, DX20 rigs are what I usually use, unless I really need the DX, or for real world/exercise emergency ops, then I use 100 W TS440 or FT857 (mobile). 73 es Happy New Year Karl/WA2KBZ/0 <wa2kbzkarl@wmconnect.com> Jefferson City, MO - Dec 30, 2004 at 23:29:04 (EST) Well, thanks to John, K3WWP, got my e-mail back up and running AND, got my computer cleaned up from all the viruses and spybots. Sorry for any delay in posting new members to the list. I've been looking at some of the members' websites and I hope that all who have sites will include NAQCC on their list of links whenever you update your site(s). Got my QSL cards in the mail yesterday so will start sending them out to those I've worked since returning to radio late last summer. Good success to all workking the "5" event and wishing all a very 72/71 2005. Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 30, 2004 at 12:06:39 (EST) Always am ready for QRP qso. Rafael Viguera, HI8RV <chikinviguera@yahoo.com> Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep. - Dec 28, 2004 at 20:20:22 (EST) Sounds like this could be a fun thing to do. just got into QRP about a month ago. Having a ball. Good luck with the new club. 73, Roger/WA1GCT Roger L. Perry <wa1gct@cox.net> Coventry, RI - Dec 28, 2004 at 19:54:14 (EST) QRP? Skill and the force! JL3AMK Japan - Dec 28, 2004 at 18:43:30 (EST) It is great satisfaction to include qso's with qrp. Near by my old TS430 I use my home made units for 17 and 30 meter band. Both with 2N3553 in PA. Happy New Year 2005 for all qrp users! Mikolaj Botta SP3JIY <sp3jiy@op.pl> Poznan, POLAND - Dec 28, 2004 at 18:30:30 (EST) I love CW! Joe, K4NVJ <k4nvj@arrl.net> Calera, AL - Dec 28, 2004 at 14:19:12 (EST) Thanks for the club number, this club sounds like it will be a real fun time!! I will be operating from Martinique with the call of TO0O for 15 total days in late January to mid Febuary, please listen for me. I will be more than happy to give other members Martinique on QRP if you need it. I will also be in the CQ 160 CW contest. Thanks, Tom KC0W & TO0O Tom KC0W MN - Dec 28, 2004 at 12:12:47 (EST) My main rig is an Icom IC-725 running never more that 10W for CW; usually only 5W. I also use an MFJ-9020 or a RockMite 20 for QRPp on 20 meters. Occasionally I can be heard using a 20m or 40m homebrew TwoFer, but not very often. KB9BIT <mrtsp91@aol.com> South Bend, IN - Dec 27, 2004 at 16:55:48 (EST) Found your site thru QRZ.COM and read and thought it over. Interesting and i have decided Not to join your group for 1 reason. I fully enjoy qrp phone (SSB) on 5 watts on a wire ant. ( see QRZ bio on my call). I do not use code and have a whale of a time on phone and psk31 on 5 watts. sorry your groups not for me, But for code people you got a great setup and idea. Good luck!!! 73 steve wendt KB9RDS steve wendt, KB9RDS <KB9RDS@JUNO.COM> Indianapolis, IN - Dec 27, 2004 at 16:46:51 (EST) I am studying for my Tect+5WPM tests. Yours is exactly what I am looking for--CW only plus QRP. Looking forward to joining you once I get my license. Looking forward to learning a lot from you guys! Best Regards! Colin Colin Yeh <Colin.Yeh@Verizon.net> Flushing, NY - Dec 27, 2004 at 16:29:55 (EST) Even though my main radios will go down to QRP(Jupiter,706), waiting for my 703+ to come in to do some serious QRP CW. Nice site and like the idea of no dues just do. Kurt WA8VBX <wa8vbx@wideopenwest.com> Allen Park, Mi - Dec 27, 2004 at 14:14:32 (EST) CW es QRP are my favorites... 73 Al Lundy N0IME <n0ime@hotmail.com> Yankton, SD - Dec 26, 2004 at 21:52:59 (EST) Just joined. Sounds great. member of FISTS #11042 12/26/04 Harry Nordman AB0SX <ab0sx@hotmail.com> St Louis, Mo. - Dec 26, 2004 at 19:28:55 (EST) Nice Web site.....Signed up for membership Thanks! Steve WA5HDL Steve Janosek WA5HDL <sjanosek@stx.rr.com> Corpus Christi, TX - Dec 26, 2004 at 17:41:12 (EST) GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW CLUB ! NORMAN WESLER K2YEW <K2YEW@AOL.COM> OCEANSIDE, NY - Dec 26, 2004 at 15:54:31 (EST) Nice page, looks like a Club that has many fun events planned, something for everyone. Looking forward to it! 73/72, Darin. Darin, W3DCG <gacuzana@yahoo.com> Marietta, GA - Dec 26, 2004 at 15:22:13 (EST) CW is the way to go! Like the old saying "if it's not cw, then it's just CB". Wayne - NM3B <wayne15857@yahoo.com> St.Marys, PA - Dec 26, 2004 at 14:12:56 (EST) I am a big fan of CW--plus I like QRP my qrp rig is a HW9---Heath I am also a F.I.S.T.S. member 73 WOODY Elwood (WOODY) Turner W3CEB <W3CEB@msn.com> Pittston, Pa. - Dec 26, 2004 at 11:55:54 (EST) Love cw. Fists Member 9552 .Like using low power . Nice Club . John I Whitten <johni3@aol.com> Groveport, Oh - Dec 25, 2004 at 22:10:49 (EST) This club combines my 2 favorite ham radio activities, CW and QRP ! I love ur motto, "No dues, just do". I signed up and encourage other CW/QRP operators to do so ... 73 N2COD <n2cod@hotmail.com> Forestville, NY - Dec 25, 2004 at 19:15:43 (EST) How about a "minimal QRP" Contest for all those 40-9ers, Pixies, and even Rockmites out there? Also perhaps a "Vintage QRP" Sprint, with points based on equipment age? Lots of fun possibilities. John W2AGN <w2agn@w2agn.net> Vineland, NJ - Dec 25, 2004 at 16:43:58 (EST) A great idea for a club. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. If you live near Houston and want to join the Houston QRP club email me. Sometimes we operate from my sailboat. Without CW it's just CB Ron KA5HZV/qrp <KA5HZV@Yahoo.com> Houston, TX - Dec 23, 2004 at 11:12:20 (EST) Don't forget the 6meter and 2meter and 440,1.2ghz people we are HAMs too.And qrp is just as fun there. Lee Trask <w1lwt@arrl.net> LisbonFalls, ME - Dec 23, 2004 at 00:40:36 (EST) good idea for a club like this. Lee Trask <w1lwt@arrl.net> LisbonFalls, ME - Dec 23, 2004 at 00:36:42 (EST) once a qrp-er always a qrp-er n4ucr <gerald23@bellsouth.net> barnwell, sc - Dec 22, 2004 at 23:32:41 (EST) Sounds like a fun organization...... Ed Rosenberger KC0QML <jetjok72@iland.net> Warsaw, Mo. - Dec 22, 2004 at 21:05:54 (EST) I got only one make that two problems. My cw is not fast (doesn't seem it will ever get any better) and the Icom 728 refuses to go below 8 watts. I do like the idea. Thanks and Merry Christmas Tom/n5kwb Tom, N5KWB <tcarleyl@juno.com> West Monroe, La - Dec 22, 2004 at 19:23:38 (EST) How many scratch-built homebrew guys out there? Cheating on the rx with a Icom 718 but trying to WAS with a Michigan Mighty Mite 40m & hb one-lung afterburner (CB transistor), hb 40m wire vertical. 3-4 watts & she chirps like a robin (less if I hold my mouth right). 14 states and counting. 73, pat L. Michael Patrick, ki5ct <questidore@venturecomm.net> Onida, SD - Dec 22, 2004 at 14:23:01 (EST) Hi, anyone want to sked a QRS QSO? I need the practice! I can meet on 40, 30 or 20 QRP, between 0000-0400Z daily, but am right now good for only 12wpm or less (and that's only if condx are gud and we stick to the name/qth/rst/rig QSO recipe, sri, hi!) I practice often with morse tutor, but it's tough. Anyway, thanks everyone, look forward to hearing back from the group. 72/73 es Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! Ray Ray, KA8SYX <ka8syx@hotmail.com> Big Pine Key, FL - Dec 22, 2004 at 11:14:20 (EST) sign me up. Dean Calvin, N8RMF <n8rmf@yahoo.com> Findlay , OH - Dec 22, 2004 at 06:44:34 (EST) Must join any group that has CW and QRP in the Club Name. Olin Padgett, K4OWP <opadgett@compu.net> Palmyra, TN - Dec 22, 2004 at 01:20:20 (EST) First, the "bad" news: My e-mail is hopelessly messed up and so if you've recently submitted an application or contest logs they might not be posted right away. Now the GOOD news: The NAQCC has a write up in the Jan. 2005 issue of World Radio magazine, Page 47. Great description of our club in a great magazine. Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 21, 2004 at 22:16:05 (EST) Great fun,lets do it again. Been a Ham for over 50 years, age 78. cw with a pump handle only. 5w and inv vee on 80. 73 Roy-------k8nqq <k8nqq8@charter.net> wilmington, NC - Dec 21, 2004 at 22:05:10 (EST) You can't have too many QRP/simple gear CW sites! Good luck and 73. Roy Spangenberger, KC2DMH <rspange@optonline.net> Hopewell Junction, NY - Dec 21, 2004 at 21:34:36 (EST) I joined. If John Shannon is involved I am _THERE_! QRP & CW forever! I hope to make my next wire antenna an 80m 4-square in the trees! 72 & best rx de kt8k - Tim Tim Prosser, KT8K ann arbor, MI - Dec 21, 2004 at 11:31:22 (EST) Great site, enjoyed the visit. N8AVR <brian@n8avr.us> Saginaw, MI - Dec 21, 2004 at 01:55:47 (EST) filed my membership app tonight. Look forward to working some of the members soon. Wonderful project. 73 Greg DeChiara <kb9klc@kb9kld.org> Maryville, IL - Dec 20, 2004 at 22:56:13 (EST) Nice project! Would like to enjoy the club as international member. Always qrp here despite my call sign. 73 de Einar LA5KW <la5kw@hotmail.com> OSLO, Norway - Dec 20, 2004 at 21:24:55 (EST) have been into qrp since novice days starting with homebrew one tube xmtr in 1961... John, K8JD <k8jd@yahoo.com> Commerce, MI - Dec 20, 2004 at 16:48:35 (EST) I've been looking for something like this. Its fun and FREE. I'll look forward to becoming a member and working some of you. I'll also look forward to the Tuesday nite CW Net. Joe/KF0XV Joe Moore KF0XV <joekf0xv@aol.com> Kansas City, Ks - Dec 19, 2004 at 21:14:17 (EST) I like the idea for this club. I've been out of the hobby for a few years because of getting married, work, and school. However, I have been obsessed with the thought of QRP and CW for the last couple of months. This club is for me! Thanks guys, now I know where I can go for answers. N3TTU <n3ttu@nospam.arrl.org> Kingsport, TN - Dec 19, 2004 at 16:40:38 (EST) great site Enjoyed it Very Much Bruno Gallizzi KF6GOM <KF6GOM@Adelphia.Net> Pico Rivera, Ca - Dec 19, 2004 at 01:41:40 (EST) Great idea! I have been QRP cw since 1971 and I think opeating activities do a lot to promote the hobby. Tnx es 73 John John N4HV <johnwilliamson07@comcast.net> Tallahassee, Fl - Dec 18, 2004 at 22:47:43 (EST) Hey guys, great website! I'm also still learning CW for General ticket. I have read many articles about low power CW from homebrew projects. I'm very interested. I hope to catch many of you in the near future on the bands. I liked the statement, "Real hams beep", I think that makes a good point that CW will never die! 73 -.. . -.- -.. ..... ...- ..-. -.. Michael Heussner, KD5VFD <kd5vfd@grandecom.net> Hewitt, TX - Dec 18, 2004 at 20:40:33 (EST) Great site.. going to join... thanks G.M> G.M. WA6CDE <gmas@inreach.com> Sacramento, CA - Dec 18, 2004 at 16:09:53 (EST) Hi all! Enjoyed the SPRINT on the 16th! HUGE participation, LOTS of stations on the air. I was only able to work the first and last half hour, but managed to make 31 QSO's. Band was in great shape. BIG THANKS to Charles W2SH for the email "heads-up" about the event, it would have slipped my radar if not for him. Keep up the great work! 73 de Jeff / WR2E Jeff WR2E <wr2e@arrl.net> Tinton Falls, NJ - Dec 18, 2004 at 13:56:15 (EST) I have been all QRP since 1996, when I put my OHR-400 on the air. Since then many other kit rigs, the latest being, an Elecraft K2, #3163. Looking forward to participating in some of your activities. 72, Ned W8VFM <nedn@sandcreektelco.com> Sand Creek, MI - Dec 18, 2004 at 07:52:24 (EST) I have been looking for something like this. Still learning CW for my General. I am building a tuna can QRP but will call a Mighty Dog because that is the can I have. Virgil Gibbs kg4fcd <kg4fcd@aol.com> Sun City Center, FL - Dec 17, 2004 at 12:56:18 (EST) What a great Sprint last night (Dec. 16). John, K3WWP had one complaint that I have to agree with him on -- the Sprint was too short. On the other hand, John, the participation was anything but short -- it was fantastice and I think we can all agree on that. A big QRO thank you to all who took part in the event. The best is yet to come. Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 17, 2004 at 11:17:25 (EST) Had a great time in the Sprint tonight! Had to devote some time to the 40M Foxhunt, too; but the Sprint was a blast. Lots of good signals into NJ; and I got to work John K3WWP, too! How cool is that? Larry W2LJ <Makos327@att.net> South Plainfield, NJ - Dec 17, 2004 at 00:04:01 (EST) Great time in the 80m Sprint tonight! I've operated QRP for many years but never on 80 until tonight so I really had no idea what to expect. The band was in excellent condition and zero QRN with lots of good signals here into NY. I just finished building the 80m filter for my AT Sprint an hour before the contest and it seemed to work just great. Thanks for putting this contest together and inspiring me to finally get on 80 QRP. John AE5X Harrison, NY - Dec 16, 2004 at 22:45:35 (EST) Hi again to all and best 72/71. One problem has come to our attention and that is that we are receiving the same applications from members two, three and even four times. It is important that several days after you e-mail an application that you check the membership list very carefully. This will save both John and I a lot of time and effort. Best to everyone in tonight's Sprint. Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 15, 2004 at 23:18:04 (EST) Nice site, guys, and a lot of fun ideas too. I plan on participating in the 80m Sprint tomorrow night & the QSO/Day for 2005 also. But I think you need to publicize more! 72 and CU on the bands, John AE5X John Harper AE5X Harrison, NY - Dec 15, 2004 at 19:19:50 (EST) The comment by John, KG9HV, "Talk is cheap but real hams beep," should perhaps be our club motto. Love it! Anyhow, I just want to mention that in addition to the NAQCC, I recently joined anotehr worthwile organization, FISTS. My FISTS number, in case anyone is interested, is: 11228. A FISTS membeship is only $15 a year and you get their magazine with K3WWP's monthly column. I encourage all member's to visit the FISTS website. They, like we, are working to keep CW Alive and well and they have been at it much much longer. Also, I'm wondering if all you guys and gals broke your cameras? How about some member photos and perhaps a short, two or three sentence radio bio to boot. 72/71 to all, Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 15, 2004 at 10:10:26 (EST) WOW! What a club. The NAQCC will be two months old on Dec. 16 and already we have well over 400 members. Very encouraging. I trust that this is a positive testimony to the fact that both QRP and CW are far from "dead." I believe more and more radio amateurs are turning to QRP and CW operation for the sheer challenge. Let's keep the ball rolling. Please submit your photos and please try for our many awards. Tom, KB3LFC Tom KB3LFC <yoel@arm-tek.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 13, 2004 at 22:46:55 (EST) Looking forward to working QRP with other NAQCC ops on my favorite mode, A1A. Talk is cheap,but real hams beep! 72 KG9HV John Schanlaub KG9HV <kg9hv@yahoo.com> Lafayette, IN - Dec 13, 2004 at 12:20:25 (EST) Very interesting web site! Bob Abell <abellve3xm@sympatico.ca> Wellesley, ON - Dec 13, 2004 at 07:20:28 (EST) Just testing out the brand-new NAQCC Guestbook to see if it works OK. John H. Shannon <johnshan@alltel.net> Kittanning, PA - Dec 12, 2004 at 18:31:04 (EST) |