What is QRP?

What is QRP?

QRP is the term referring to low-power amateur radio operations, typically using a transmission power of 5W or less. QRP comes from the Q-codes used in Morse code communication, meaning “reduced power”. The reasons for operating a low-or-reduced-power transmitter may be born out of space constraints at home or perhaps a need to lighten the…

QRP – Much More from a Lot Less

QRP – Much More from a Lot Less

QRP Introduction. In amateur radio, QRP operation refers to transmitting at reduced power while attempting to maximise one’s effective range. QRP operation is a specialised pursuit within the hobby that was first popularised in the early 1920s. QRP operators limit their transmitted RF output power to 5 W or less, regardless of mode (some call…

Field Weekend (Activating G3CNO with 4m Contest)

Field Weekend (Activating G3CNO with 4m Contest)

Main Points of the Weekend: Activating our club call-sign G3CNO. 4m Contest: Sunday 15th September 1000 – 1300 (local time). Experimenters: Members welcome to setup and experiment with their own kit, keeping outside of the 4m band during the contest. Ex-Practical Evening builders welcome. Other Fort Activities: none we know about at this time. Signing-in:…

Special Event Station GB1PF (Field Weekend)

Special Event Station GB1PF (Field Weekend)

GB1PF Tenth Anniversary 🍾. Special Event Station GB1PF Field Weekend (4 days). 2024 is our tenth GB1PF Special Event Station Anniversary.  We look forward to a QSO with you on the 24th, 25th & 26th August, 2024. Friday 23rd August. 🌧️Weather! WX problems – some of us are in the shack doing our best to make…