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What does QRP operation mean?

Low-power transmitting.

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Why: QRP means running low power. QRP fans enjoy the challenge of reaching far with a small signal.

Huh, didn't know that: FCC rules say every station must use the minimum transmitter power needed to carry out the contact.

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Answer: Low-power transmit operation. QRP means running low power. QRP fans enjoy the challenge of reaching far with a small signal.

  1. NCVEC 2023-2027 General Class Pool and Syllabus (6th Errata, Feb 4 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/General%20Class%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202023-2027%20Public%20Release%20with%206th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    Low-power transmit operation
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 47 CFR 97.313 (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.313
    An amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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