Well I  dabbled in the black arts of QRP this weekend,  running the 
TS-590 on a battery.  Did 5 watts, CW only and almost 100 percent S and P.

Finished with 150 QSO's 160 through 15 meters, and around 60 ARRL/RAC 
sections.

My antennas are modest, and I was surprised  how easy it was to work a 
boatload of west coast stations on 15 and 20 meters with only 5 watts.


40 was good, but crowded.  I was surprised  at the success I had on 75, 
working  from Georgia to New England, and as far west as Wisconsin from 
the Philly area.  Only 3 QSO's on 160, with   EMA being the longest.

I'm not ready to sell the amps, but  it was in interesting weekend and 
more fun than I had expected.

73, Steve  KW3A