QRP Award Rules

 We all know how relatively easy it is to work stations at QRO power levels. This award aims to recognize stations operating with output powers of 5 watts or less.

This award is based on a points system to allow the QRPer a chance to shine at one of two levels. The 1xQRP award requires only that the applying station operate QRP as he or she accumulates points. The 2xQRP award requires that both stations in an exchange be operating at QRP power levels. For the 2xQRP award, the other station may start the QSO at high power, but must drop to QRP power levels to exchange RST, SKCC numbers, and power levels.

Both operators must be using a straight key, sideswiper, or bug for a QSO to qualify for either QRP award. The same station can be worked on all bands, but only once per band for each award.

Logging details should include the following:

• For 1xQRP: Date and time (both in UTC), band or frequency, SKCC number from both stations, and the power level from the applying station.
  
• For 2xQRP: All of the above, plus the other operator's power level to confirm a 2xQRP QSO.
  

This information is needed so that when I send a check log to a station, that operator can easily find and verify the QSOs.

QSO points are distributed by band to encourage use of the lower bands. Any band can be used to collect points for this award. The points are as follows: