An excellent introduction into the world of QRP, low power amateur radio, often using simple equipment. For more info please go to: www.gqrp.com/ Shared with George's permission.
"We are doing something that is pointless every day. But that is part of the joy of life." . . . What a wonderful man to have spoken these absolutely truthful words. I am so glad to have met & gotten to know him. Sad that he is no longer with us.
Having held a UK AR licence for 51 years, I enjoyed this absorbing and simple presentation, from the now late Rev. George Dobbs and all I will say is that this should be compulsory viewing for anyone thinking about entering the FUN hobby and to enable them to realise that is not just about spending the most money and complaining that the HF bands are dead, or that the internet server is playing up.
The video was recorded in 2010 by the sounds of it. Thank you for uploading it. I attended George's funeral, and it was an incredible tribute. "Do one pointless thing every day" is an amazing quote, and the emphasis that it's a hobby and that we should get enjoyment from it, in the journey itself. 73s
A lovely Gentleman , George ..... lovely to sit back and listen to , George is very good at presenting QRP Topics & does it is a very simple and easy to understand manner . Peadar Ei 2if
Delighted to see further broadcast on You Tube. This very well attended talk by George G3RJV was given at the Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club Rally. and has been available for the few years since on the British Amateur TV Club website and archive.
I just enjoyed your video "QRP Why and How" which was given attention today in the German QRP-forum so far. It is so much excellent, because it not only explains "WHY" but also "HOW" one ought to enjoy relaxation of homebrewing very simple rigs. Tank You very much. 73, Jakob, DL2GN
Thank you for the video. honestly a fascinating time spent watching it. shall be joining the G-QRP club as soon as this video is finished. George has an excellent presenting style. nicely done.
Thanks, I've been away from amateur radio for some years now and am slowly getting back into it. My original concept of this hobby was to build my own gear and QRP is the perfect entry point and probably as far as need to go.
What a great presentation. I'm just starting scratch building after seeing Paul Taylor's (VK3HN) presentation at the QSO Today Expo. This was just what I needed!
Excellent talk George, good review of some of the finer points of QRP. Patience is all that's required, when attempting to get thro the QRO, a bit like life :) "Not by power, not by might ....... Regards Paul VE3OAG G8OAG
GOOD MORNING...MISTER GEORGE DOBBS. HOW I COULD GETTING ONE OF THIS MODEL RADIO...I WAS TELEGRAPHIST FOR 33 YEARS AND I WOULD LIKE HAVE ONE OF THIS DISPOSITIVE OF COMUNICATION...THANKS FOR YOUR TIME...AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLIS...I HOPE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS...CIAOOO...BAY..............................................................
I agree most hams i have worked for the last 20 years have come from mainly europe north america a few from latin america australia a few.Also in the uk we are restricted by regulations most local authoritys wont allow you to mount big yagi beams for 20 mtrs or above which are almost neccessery to work the world so you are stuck to wire antennas or 2 meters max 30 /40 miles if you are lucky about the same distance as cb of the 80s also apart from Japan MOST OF Asia and Africa are dark continents as far as ham radio is concerned also the pixie is useless i have built 2 one for 80 mtrs and one for 40 mtrs and did not work a single station with them I ended up pulling useful bits off them and throwing the rest in the bin yes simplr regens and direction conversion recievers are fun to build and can give quite good results but i am afraid ham radio is a dying hobby as far as the uk is concerned jim G0wmj
