A real QSO with the NorCal 40B

Yes, two watts is useable with an attic antenna for a nice QSO.  A little rig like the NorCal 40B goes very nicely for a long rag chew when things are just right (band conditions, time of day and distance).  I had just such a QSO with a station about 340 miles away during the daytime hours.  Great chat until my fist decided it was time.

This is my temporary QRP radio setup.  The keyboard normally resides on the pullout shelf.  (One screw still to be put in the top cover -hi hi.)  Behind the radio is my Elecraft W1 Power Meter and the bug is a Lafayette Radio MS-435 circa the early 1960’s.