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Is a 5 watt UHF/VHF handheld considered QRP?
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Unicorn Meta Zoo #1: Why another podcast?Are QRP transceivers only meant for CW communication?
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QRP doesn't have a strict definition, though 5W or less seems to be a common threshold. So would "QRP operation" usually be considered to include UHF/VHF handhelds?
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QRP doesn't have a strict definition, though 5W or less seems to be a common threshold. So would "QRP operation" usually be considered to include UHF/VHF handhelds?
terminology
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
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My personal opinion (therefore presented as a comment rather than an answer) is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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– mrog
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@mrog if you post that as an answer, and people upvote it, then we can infer it's not only your personal opinion.
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– Phil Frost - W8II
6 hours ago
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QRP doesn't have a strict definition, though 5W or less seems to be a common threshold. So would "QRP operation" usually be considered to include UHF/VHF handhelds?
terminology
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
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QRP doesn't have a strict definition, though 5W or less seems to be a common threshold. So would "QRP operation" usually be considered to include UHF/VHF handhelds?
terminology
terminology
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
asked 6 hours ago
Phil Frost - W8IIPhil Frost - W8II
29.7k148118
29.7k148118
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My personal opinion (therefore presented as a comment rather than an answer) is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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– mrog
6 hours ago
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@mrog if you post that as an answer, and people upvote it, then we can infer it's not only your personal opinion.
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– Phil Frost - W8II
6 hours ago
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My personal opinion (therefore presented as a comment rather than an answer) is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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– mrog
6 hours ago
2
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@mrog if you post that as an answer, and people upvote it, then we can infer it's not only your personal opinion.
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– Phil Frost - W8II
6 hours ago
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My personal opinion (therefore presented as a comment rather than an answer) is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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– mrog
6 hours ago
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My personal opinion (therefore presented as a comment rather than an answer) is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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@mrog if you post that as an answer, and people upvote it, then we can infer it's not only your personal opinion.
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– Phil Frost - W8II
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My personal opinion is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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My understanding of "QRP" is simply the use of as little power as possible to make contacts over interesting distances. There isn't a specific power level that equates to "QRP" - it is more a function of what's less than expected.
1W on 2m/UHF for 10 mile simplex (or local/regional repeater communications) isn't QRP. 0.1W on 2m/UHF for 250 mile simplex would fit my definition of QRP.
It is a gray area, for sure. Like the Judge said, "I know it when I see it."
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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While most 2m and UHF hand held units are limited to 5W, not all are (I have one that offers a choice of 1W, 4W, or 8W) -- and this is done mainly to extend battery life with a radio that's normally only useful for the distance to the nearest repeater.
However, 2m/UHF mobile units mounted in vehicles routinely emit 50W or more (I'm looking at a Yaesu for my car that offers 5W, 30W, or 65W, for under $150), and base units can readily emit 100W, or with an amplifier up to 1500W legal limit.
Hence, even though 5W is common for hand held VHF/UHF units, I still consider it QRP. A hand held could easily be built to radiate ten times this power -- though battery life would be compromised.
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My personal opinion is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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My personal opinion is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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My personal opinion is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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My personal opinion is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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My understanding of "QRP" is simply the use of as little power as possible to make contacts over interesting distances. There isn't a specific power level that equates to "QRP" - it is more a function of what's less than expected.
1W on 2m/UHF for 10 mile simplex (or local/regional repeater communications) isn't QRP. 0.1W on 2m/UHF for 250 mile simplex would fit my definition of QRP.
It is a gray area, for sure. Like the Judge said, "I know it when I see it."
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
1 hour ago
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My understanding of "QRP" is simply the use of as little power as possible to make contacts over interesting distances. There isn't a specific power level that equates to "QRP" - it is more a function of what's less than expected.
1W on 2m/UHF for 10 mile simplex (or local/regional repeater communications) isn't QRP. 0.1W on 2m/UHF for 250 mile simplex would fit my definition of QRP.
It is a gray area, for sure. Like the Judge said, "I know it when I see it."
edited 1 hour ago
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answered 2 hours ago
SynchrosSynchros
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
1 hour ago
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My understanding of "QRP" is simply the use of as little power as possible to make contacts over interesting distances. There isn't a specific power level that equates to "QRP" - it is more a function of what's less than expected.
1W on 2m/UHF for 10 mile simplex (or local/regional repeater communications) isn't QRP. 0.1W on 2m/UHF for 250 mile simplex would fit my definition of QRP.
It is a gray area, for sure. Like the Judge said, "I know it when I see it."
edited 1 hour ago
Mike Waters♦
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answered 2 hours ago
SynchrosSynchros
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My understanding of "QRP" is simply the use of as little power as possible to make contacts over interesting distances. There isn't a specific power level that equates to "QRP" - it is more a function of what's less than expected.
1W on 2m/UHF for 10 mile simplex (or local/regional repeater communications) isn't QRP. 0.1W on 2m/UHF for 250 mile simplex would fit my definition of QRP.
It is a gray area, for sure. Like the Judge said, "I know it when I see it."
edited 1 hour ago
Mike Waters♦
3,9742635
answered 2 hours ago
SynchrosSynchros
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Mike Waters♦
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
1 hour ago
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
1 hour ago
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Hello Peter, and welcome to this site! Since it is customary to include statements such as "-Peter (a Ham for 28 years)" in your profile rather than in questions or answers, I have deleted that and edited your profile to include your name. From reading it, I see that you and I have a lot in common. We look forward to your further participation here. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
1 hour ago
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While most 2m and UHF hand held units are limited to 5W, not all are (I have one that offers a choice of 1W, 4W, or 8W) -- and this is done mainly to extend battery life with a radio that's normally only useful for the distance to the nearest repeater.
However, 2m/UHF mobile units mounted in vehicles routinely emit 50W or more (I'm looking at a Yaesu for my car that offers 5W, 30W, or 65W, for under $150), and base units can readily emit 100W, or with an amplifier up to 1500W legal limit.
Hence, even though 5W is common for hand held VHF/UHF units, I still consider it QRP. A hand held could easily be built to radiate ten times this power -- though battery life would be compromised.
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
956113
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add a comment |
$begingroup$
While most 2m and UHF hand held units are limited to 5W, not all are (I have one that offers a choice of 1W, 4W, or 8W) -- and this is done mainly to extend battery life with a radio that's normally only useful for the distance to the nearest repeater.
However, 2m/UHF mobile units mounted in vehicles routinely emit 50W or more (I'm looking at a Yaesu for my car that offers 5W, 30W, or 65W, for under $150), and base units can readily emit 100W, or with an amplifier up to 1500W legal limit.
Hence, even though 5W is common for hand held VHF/UHF units, I still consider it QRP. A hand held could easily be built to radiate ten times this power -- though battery life would be compromised.
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
956113
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
While most 2m and UHF hand held units are limited to 5W, not all are (I have one that offers a choice of 1W, 4W, or 8W) -- and this is done mainly to extend battery life with a radio that's normally only useful for the distance to the nearest repeater.
However, 2m/UHF mobile units mounted in vehicles routinely emit 50W or more (I'm looking at a Yaesu for my car that offers 5W, 30W, or 65W, for under $150), and base units can readily emit 100W, or with an amplifier up to 1500W legal limit.
Hence, even though 5W is common for hand held VHF/UHF units, I still consider it QRP. A hand held could easily be built to radiate ten times this power -- though battery life would be compromised.
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
956113
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While most 2m and UHF hand held units are limited to 5W, not all are (I have one that offers a choice of 1W, 4W, or 8W) -- and this is done mainly to extend battery life with a radio that's normally only useful for the distance to the nearest repeater.
However, 2m/UHF mobile units mounted in vehicles routinely emit 50W or more (I'm looking at a Yaesu for my car that offers 5W, 30W, or 65W, for under $150), and base units can readily emit 100W, or with an amplifier up to 1500W legal limit.
Hence, even though 5W is common for hand held VHF/UHF units, I still consider it QRP. A hand held could easily be built to radiate ten times this power -- though battery life would be compromised.
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
956113
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
956113
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
956113
answered 6 hours ago
Zeiss IkonZeiss Ikon
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956113
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My personal opinion (therefore presented as a comment rather than an answer) is that QRP means using significantly less power than is customary for a given mode of operation. In that sense, a 5W HT would not be QRP because pretty much everybody else with an HT is also operating at (or near) 5W. 0.5W might be considered QRP in this case.
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@mrog if you post that as an answer, and people upvote it, then we can infer it's not only your personal opinion.
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– Phil Frost - W8II
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