Dear Bert and All, Terrific! Wish we could have been able to join in. Can't wait to view the pics! Will be there next year hopefully. Thanks and best to Bert N0YJ and All, DON - W6BOW SF CA USA

Dear All, Re.: Food: I’m smoking ribs so you can bring Drinks and or side dishes of your liking. We can set it all out and have a “Pot Luck” dinner same as we always have! Dang, but I wish I could joi

#BRUTUS

Ron - AG1P, No problem. As I stated before, "Everything in its own time". What got me interested in the first place was my intention to somehow "map" some of the 4SQRP group of regulars. Your "Members

Ray, No rusg OM. Everything in its own time. Let me know if/how I can contribute to the updating/maintenance of this very useful page. Very best to you, Don W6BOW San Francisco CA USA

Dear All, Exploring the 4SQRP Group (http://www.4sqrp.com/index.php) "Member Map" tab (http://www.4sqrp.com/Map.php) I find that this utility needs updating. (I can't find myself -W6BOW. Do I exist?)

Gary, I haven't a final solution to your interesting question. My guess is that efficiency would increase with increased bulb wattage rating due to less energy loss in heating the filament assuming th

Johnny et al. Thanks for the kind invite. Brutus looks like the real deal. Quite the skyhook for antenna work, no? My poor puns aside ... The serious point being that it is great that "Brutus" and sim

Looks like an event I'd "dig". Maybe not this year but for sure on my "bucket list". 73 Don - W6BOW

Jim, Well put and most apt. I live in SF out here on the so called "Left Coast" and have opinions which might very well chafe yours and/or others back in 4SQRP country. However ... There is a time and

Chas, Been watching your Midwest wx condx. Out here in "earthquake country" we abide but the threat doesn't seem as compelling as yours. That said we have had more than our share of wild fires. Both r

Chas, Interesting isn't it that come contest time all sigs are a whopping 599. Curious that! Will keep all abreast of my portable peregrinations. W6BOW - Don SF CA USA

Steve, You make excellent, valid points. Perhaps some day the 4SQRP guys and gals will put out that all purpose rig you desire. My opinion for what it's worth …. 4SQRP (kits) needn't (and shouldn't) a

Dear All, Today Sunday AM (5/26/19) I worked portable ... KG7CW Idaho NH7A Hawaii KH7M Hawaii The CQ WW WPX Contest and favorable condx (I heard a Croatia station 599) didn't hurt of course. Setup and

Dear All, Some weeks ago there was a 4SQRP discussion re. a Head Magnifier. I purchased same via E-Bay. In my opinion a tool very well worth the reasonably small investment. Thank you 4SQRP for the ti

That's what I call a band opening! In line with the "Young Sheldon" electronic "product placement" discussion some of you might enjoy ... Hancock's Half Hour The Radio Ham https://www.youtube.com/watc

In line with the "Young Sheldon" electronic "product placement" discussion some of you might enjoy ... Hancock's Half Hour The Radio Ham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ2EoM2t6Uw W6BOW (Don)

I did copy brief QSO between WA9PPW and NZ0T just after 8PM 40M NET time via SDR station in KY. Both stations S5 to S7. W6BOW (Don) SF CA

#cal-reminder

Cliff, KU4GW OK on your physical challenges and on your triumphs Cliff. Thanks for inspiring. I built my NM0S HI-PER-MITE CW filter years ago. Still works great. Ideal for QRP Home Brew stuff. Or ...

Paul Goemans WA9PWP, Great work Paul! And a precise example of why we love this hobby, QRP, and the folks just like yourself who stand tall on the shoulders of giants. Hope that doesn't sound too flor

Dear KV6Z, Many thanks all your good work. Don - W6BOW San Francisco CA USA