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