QRP frequencies
This is my interpretation of the QRP frequencies. I thought this would be of interest to readers. But, first of all – what is QRP? QRP operation refers to transmitting at reduced power while attempting to maximize one’s effective range. QRP operation is a specialized pursuit within amateur radio.
QRP frequencies
Other than the military, amateur radio operators are the only users of the radio spectrum that are permitted to change frequency. This means that as licensed amateur radio operators, we do not have to restrict ourselves to stipulated channels. Having said that, each amateur radio band covers a wide range of frequencies and many applications for amateur radio in each band involve automated equipment such as repeaters, satellites, and beacons. For these reasons it has become general practice to specify frequencies, such as the QRP frequencies, as if they were channels.
| Band | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 160 M | 1,836 kHz | SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 80 M | 3,560 kHz 3,690 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 40 M | 7,030 kHz 7,090 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 30 M | 10,116 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity |
| 20 M | 14,060 kHz 14,285 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 17 M | 18,086 kHz 18,130 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 15 M | 21,060 kHz 21,285 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 12 M | 24,906 kHz 24,950 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
| 10 M | 28,060 kHz 28,360 kHz | Telegraphy QRP Centre of Activity SSB QRP Centre of Activity |
To see all band frequencies as published by the RSGB, follow this link:- https://rsgb.services/public/bandplans/html/rsgb_band_plan_2019.htm
What is amateur radio?
Amateur radio is a popular technical hobby and volunteer public service. As a licensed amateur radio operator, you are permitted to transmit and receive radio signals on frequency bands allocated for use by amateur radio amateurs. Amateur radio operators use these designated bands of radio frequencies for non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communications. A 1910 announcement by the then HM Postmaster General licensed “experimental wireless”, which still uniquely gives radio amateurs the ability to innovate without commercial or statutory controls even in the closely regulated environment of the 21st century. Amateur radio is the only hobby governed by international treaty.
Amateur radio operators use the amateur radio bands for a variety of purposes:
- Contacting people all over the world by radio which often leads to developing international friendships,
- Competing in international competitions to test the effectiveness of their equipment and their skill as a radio operator,
- Technical experimentation — many of the leaps forward in radio technology have been initiated by radio amateurs,
- Communication through amateur space satellites or with the International Space Station (which carries an amateur radio station),
- Providing communications at times of emergencies and undertaking exercises to maintain that capability.
There is no better way to explore the fascinating world of radio communications than by becoming a radio amateur.
