QRP

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QRP is a CW prosign that means "low power". It is commonly agreed that QRP refers to power of 5 watts or less. (The term QRPp is used for power less than 1 watt.)

The number of amateur operators engaging in QRP is growing. QRP rigs are ideal for field use, and they are easy to build as kits or homebrew. Because no high-power output transistors are needed in the final transmitter stage, they are inexpensive and safe for building, modification, and experimentation. Because they draw little power, small batteries or solar cells are sufficient to power them.

Common QRP frequencies

Band Name	Calling Frequency	Mode
160 Meters	1810 kHz	CW
160 Meters	1818 kHz	CW
160 Meters	1843 kHz	SSB Europe
160 Meters	1910 kHz	LSB
80 Meters	3560 kHz	CW
80 Meters	3690 kHz	SSB Europe
80 Meters	3710 kHz (Novice in USA)	CW
80 Meters	3711 kHz (Novice in USA)	CW
75 Meters	3985 kHz	LSB
40 Meters	7040 kHz	CW
40 Meters	7090 kHz	SSB Europe
40 Meters	7110 kHz (Novice in USA)	CW
40 Meters	7286 kHz	LSB
30 Meters	10106 kHz	CW
30 Meters	10116 kHz	CW
20 Meters	14060 kHz	CW
20 Meters	14285 kHz	USB
17 Meters	18069 kHz	CW
17 Meters	18096 kHz	CW
17 Meters	18130 kHz	USB
15 Meters	21060 kHz	CW
15 Meters	21110 kHz (Novice in USA)	CW
15 Meters	21285 kHz	SSB Europe
15 Meters	21385 kHz	USB
12 Meters	24906 kHz	CW
12 Meters	24956 kHz	USB
10 Meters	28060 kHz	CW
10 Meters	28110 kHz (Novice in USA)	CW
10 Meters	28360 kHz	SSB Europe
10 Meters	28885 kHz	USB
2 Meters	144060 kHz	CW
2 Meters	144285 kHz	SSB

Links

QRP Australia

QRP Clubs International list of QRP clubs.

International QRP Club