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Frequencies for QRP
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QRP clubs around the world have agreed (with
some local variations) for the following frequencies to be centres of CW QRP
activity:
160m: 1.815 MHz 80m: 3.560 MHz (US 3.540 MHz, Australia 3.530 MHz) 40m: 7.028 MHz 30m: 10.106 MHz 20m: 14.060 MHz 15m: 21.060 MHz 10m: 28.060 MHz As most Australian QRPers use the 'search and pounce' technique to get contacts (answering calls and 'tail-ending'), these frequencies are not widely used, except during QRP contests, such as the annual QRP Day each June and various scrambles throughout the year. However it's worth knowing these frequencies if two-way QRP contacts with DX stations are desired. 14.060 MHz is particularly popular overseas. Homebrew QRP activity may occasionally be found on 1.843 MHz and 3.580 MHz due to the easy availability of crystals for these frequencies. When tuning around the higher HF bands, it is worthwhile to listen for the International Beacon Project beacons. These operate on 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres and are located around the world. IBP beacons are particularly useful for QRPers as their output power is varied over four steps – 100 watts, 10 watts, 1 watt, 0.1 watt. It is often possible to hear the 1 watt transmissions, and sometimes even the 0.1 watt signals. IBP beacons operate on the following frequencies: 20m: 14.100 MHz 17m: 18.110 MHz 15m: 21.150 MHz 12m: 24.930 MHz 10m: 28.200 MHz
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