QRP — What It Means in Ham Radio

QRP — Low power operating.

Running 5 watts or less. A whole subculture exists around making contacts on less power than a night light, and it is genuinely impressive when it works.

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Related words

• QSA — Signal strength.
• QSP — Relay a message.
• QRS — Send slower.
• QST — A general call to all amateurs.
• QRM — Interference from other stations.
• QRX — Stand by. Wait.
• QRU — Do you have anything for me?
• QSY — Change frequency.