Hi Steve, that's why I posted that, not so much for false hopes, but
to let folks know that good stuff can and does still happen!  Thanks
for the note, and BEST to you Sir! Danny.

On 10/26/12, Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> While I hold to  the motto: "Life is too short for QRP", it is amazing
> what can be done with limited power, either by choice or by necessity.
>
> I was on 10 meter SSB yesterday, and was called by a few dozen
> stations, mostly European, and a couple of South Africans, most with
> good loud signals.  One of the loudest who came bombing in here was
> running  5 watts from Austria.   I don't know if he was on top of a
> mountain, or if those leather shorts have anything to do with it, but he
> was loud.  He said just a wire antenna.
>     I guess as much as anything, being at the right  place on the right
> band at the right time, can make a big difference.
>
> Hope those who feel challenged by antenna or power limitations will take
> heart and keep plugging away.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>