You have earned your QRP award by going above and beyond your assigned duties and your manager has recognized those efforts. We hope you enjoy your QRP award and will continue …

In amateur radio, QRP operation refers to transmitting at reduced power while attempting to maximize a station's effective range. QRP operation is a specialized pursuit within the hobby …

QRP has come to mean 5 W or less output for CW, or 10 W PEP output or less for SSB. Most amateur organizations and contests embrace these as the official QRP limits. Many of the …

QRP is a way of operating that involves using low power transmitters, that are no more than 5 Watts for Morse or data modes, or 10 Watts pep for voice. There are many reasons for ‘going …

2 days ago · QRP encourages an appreciation for what we have, and for what’s possible with very little. It’s a gentle reminder that chasing perfection–whether in radio or elsewhere–is rarely as …

Jun 8, 2025 · QRP operation is a distinctive method used by amateur radio enthusiasts where the primary focus is on transmitting at low power levels, typically 5 watts or less. The term “QRP” …

The term “QRP” originates from the Q code, a standardized set of three-letter codes used in radio communication, where “QRP” means “reduce power.” This approach emphasizes efficiency, …

Jan 1, 2026 · Wichita Amateur Radio Society was founded around 1968 to support the amateur radio community in and around Wichita Falls, Texas. The A QRP Club is a small group of …

Mar 1, 1998 · QRP is the term commonly associated with "low power" communications. It is derived from one of the common "Q" signals (abbreviated statements) that means "please …

The terms QRP has come to mean low power operation and in general the term has been almost universally agreed to mean ham radio operation with 5 W or less output for Morse, CW, and …