[HQRP] HQRP Future Activities, etc.

[Rick Hiller]

Howdy , Folks,

Held the joint Jan/Feb meeting yesterday with 7 attendees.  Discussed Ham 
Com topics and future activities and miscellaneous items.   John, KK5NU, 
has updated the web page with this info at  http://www.hqrp.stevens.com/

March meeting will be held at Luby's on March 22nd -- agenda to be announced

April 26th will be 'QRP in the Park' -- join us for a fun day of QRP 
operations in Memorial Park.  Details as we get closer.


Ham Com 2003 -- June 20,21   The HQRP group will have a fine showing in the 
QRP Presentation Forum:

Modeling Stealth Antennas --AG5RS
         A look at 'low profile' antennas from a deployment and performance 
aspect.

QRP Contesting - A Primer --  KG5U
         QRP mode contesting primer with a top QRP contester

Switching type power systems for the QRP'er  -- joint AG5RS and Howard 
(call? sri )
         A practical look at switching power supplies and charging systems

Practical Loop Antennas for the QRP'er -- W5RH
         Full Wave Loop Deployment -- Start with a house on a lot and end 
up with a loop antenna farm


Information tidbit:
Did you know that during 2002 the ARRL Technical Information Service (TIS) 
handled 14,000 inquiries for information AND that antennas were the topic 
of over 50% of those 14,000.    Antenna systems are very important, as we 
all know, and are, most probably, not really understood by the general ham 
population......remember the old adage ' a dime spent on the antenna is 
worth a dollar spent on the radio'......a most important point in our quest 
for QRP performance.


Batteries and power systems: I talked to Howard briefly before the meeting 
about batteries, energy, discharge rates, and their relation, plus some of 
his ideas for QRP power.   Most excellent stuff.  We should urge Howard to 
continue his quest.

If you have any suggestions for March meeting topics or would like to show 
off your latest 'burn solder' project...let us know.

Regards...Rick...W5RH



Rick Hiller    W5RH
EL29fq    29 42' 3" N     95 31' 59" W
Harris County     Houston, Texas 

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