This is a bit of a bête noir for me. QRP-ARCI, QRP Canada, and GQRP all
define SSB QRP as 10W. The K2, Elecraft's only QRP SSB rig, is spec'd
at 10W (though the K2 can do more on some bands), and while the K1 could
be modifid to run SSB, Elecraft isn't doing it because of the
insufficient power output. I think that states Elecraft's position on
the topic.
As for FD, I wish the ARRL would follow suit, and also decouple the
battery/solar bonus from the 5W limit. If FD really is a disaster test,
it is more reasonable to have a category that is one-op, solar/battery
power, and not limited to 5W. My father N5LK was in Katrina, and we
were both in 2 other major hurricanes (Camille and Betsy) and a tornado,
and I was in the 1989 Loma Prieta 7.0 earthquake, and am expecting
another one sometime. I am prepared to run welfare traffic with solar
power and batteries, and while I will not be running 100W, I will not be
running 5W either.
Leigh/WA5ZNU
On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 9:01 am, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Kent,
There is no 'official' concensus that I am aware of.
Each contest should specify what they consider QRP power levels in
their
contest rules.
CW is almost always 5 watts, but SSB is sometimes either 5 watts or 10
watts - the ARRL seems to consider 5 watts as QRP for both SSB and CW.
Check the rules for each contest (or certificate) to be certain.
73,
Don W3FPR
-----Original Message-----
Can someone tell me the "official" definition of QRP Power Level?
Is it 5 watts for voice and CW modes? I notice that many
contests have a QRP class but they do not define QRP power and I
cannot find it on ARRL site. Thanks,
Kent
KD5SHM
K2/100 #4631
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