"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
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.
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.
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
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"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
George is a gentleman and a pioneer radio amateur. 73.
Sad to hear of his passing RIP.
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.
As a member of the GQRP club it was great to see some past projects on video. Great presentation by George. 73 M0DAD
A fine man with a wonderful Zen outlook. I`ve viewed this presentation many times and I will continue to do so, as long as it is up. 73 de F8WBD.
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
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.
good sort,nice calm voice,peace
Great to hear about QRP from a proper legend! 🎉
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.
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!
Great talk. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for posting this. Best wishes from New Zealand. ZL3ABX
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
:) !
I enjoyed your video George.
Interesting and inspiring.
Good one!
very nice qrp CW forever!!!!!!!
I only wish I had him in my log book !
Francis Thompson
You can write it.
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 wonder if the Thousand Miles a watt is available to microwave operators. Couple of kilometers with couple of mW sounds very doable.
1 to 40 mhz? the target is 38 mhz,... for my NMR in my coil
is this like a CW?
Is QRP a Quantum?...a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
"As long as you can do one completely pointless and useless thing a day then life still has some meaning"
Sure the Catholic priests are happy, perhaps they should take up QRP construction instead.
Or buy a ticket and go around the world with your family.
The times which one could speak with exotic countries is passed many years ago.
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
Baught a bunch from (bill) N8et. And w8ft. Findlay Ohio. Tks n8odn\kv4 li. 73