https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwnKDjSk-_c
QRP is a ham radio term that means "low power transition". Most people agree QRP is not more than 10 watts output power. So why do most people who particip

https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/summits-on-the-air-cw-exchanges-explained.747968/
The fun is in the challenge. Watch as I hike to the top of Beacon Hill in 18-24 inches of snow. The temperature starting out was 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Once on top, I talk about the Morse code exchanges for Summits on the Air. I hope you enjoy the adventure! NJ7V, Feb 4, 2021. #1.

https://www.onallbands.com/five-tips-for-successful-qrp-operating%EF%BB%BF/
There's a common notion among QRPers that you not only need to be running minimal power, but a minimal antenna as well. While this has clear benefits for portable operators who carry a backpack full of gear to a remote operating site, there's no hard-and-fast rule that says your antenna must be minimal. Put up a beam antenna, if possible.

https://www.onallbands.com/four-myths-about-ham-radio-qrp-operating/
Phone ops will benefit from better equipment and higher-efficiency antennas as outlined above. An operating location with some elevation above average terrain and minimal noise will also go a long way. And the digital modes, such as FT8, offer ways to enjoy QRP operating without using a microphone or a key.

https://www.amateurradio.com/why-do-i-like-operating-qrp-from-summits/
Operating QRP is like catching a 10 lb. bass on 3 lb test line, it's like sleeping under a lean-to rather than a tent, using an EFHW instead of a beam, it's like David versus Goliath. In short, its a challenge to begin with and thrill when you succeed.

https://fastercapital.com/content/SOTA--Scaling-New-Heights-with-QRP-and-Summits-on-the-Air.html
SOTA: Scaling New Heights with QRP and Summits on the Air 1. Scaling New Heights with QRP and Summits on the Air. Summits on the Air is a fascinating concept, which allows radio amateurs to operate from peaks and mountaintops, making contacts using low power transmitters and portable antennas. Known as QRP (low power) operation, this approach is both challenging and rewarding.

https://www.qsl.net/ki0eg/radio/qrp.html
For the most part, QRP is a cw operating mode. SSB is just too inefficient for reliable communications, unless you are just talking down the block, or ridge-top to ridge-top. Do keep in mind, though that the ARRL does sponsor a QRP phone contest. As a result, QRP is sometimes considered an "elitst" activity among radio ops. Well . . . it is.

http://arrl.org/files/file/On%20the%20Air%20Email/SOTA%20article.pdf
upon Summits on the Air (sota.org.uk), an "award scheme for radio amateurs that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas." In short, the program grants points to amateur radio operators who hike to the top of a des - ignated summit and subsequently make four contacts — an activity known as an activation. Point values for activations

https://www.qsl.net/w6cus/pdf/nf1r.pdf
"Summits on the Air (SOTA) is an award program for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas. There are awards for activators (those who ascend to the summits) and chasers (who either operate from home, a local hilltop or are even Activators on other summits)." From www.sota.org.uk

http://arrl.org/qrp-more-than-a-state-of-mind
The single-most-effective QRP operating technique is search-and-pounce. Search-and-pounce is simply tuning carefully through each band until you find a station to work. Most of the stations you work will be calling "CQ, " or you will nail them as they finish a QSO. Work the station with a moderate-to-loud signal.

https://www.onallbands.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-amp-with-qrp-radios%EF%BB%BF/
SOTA (Summits on the Air) and POTA (Parks on the Air) operations are examples that call for lightweight portable gear that can fit in a backpack. ... During Ohio State Parks on the Air several years ago, we used a QRP SDR transceiver running 5 watts on SSB, attached to a half wave end-fed antenna, for an hour. The next hour, we added a 50 watt

https://qrper.com/2021/07/portable-power-a-beginners-guide-to-selecting-the-best-battery-option-for-your-field-radio-kit/
Summits On The Air operators often place priority on smaller-sized and lighter-weight power sources, and thus turn to Li-ion battery packs. ... Here I use LIFePO4 for our 3 QRP transceivers, FT-818ND/ICOM IC-703+ AND Elecraft KX3, this one is the favorite transceiver of my XYL VE2RH. Our 2 batteries which I bought locally, in 2013, (8 years now

https://ny4g.blogspot.com/2016/10/comparing-qrp-to-qro.html
Interestingly enough QRP has just as much reach and if anything - on a percentage basis there are longer distances with the QRP QSOs. The comparison is clouded by dupes but interesting nonetheless. The QRP contacts are more evenly distributed azimuth-wise with large concentration to EU, Oceania and Carribean.

https://hamradioplanet.com/ham-radio-qrp-low-power-operations/
There are numerous events and activities that cater specifically to QRP enthusiasts, including contests, Summits on the Air, and Parks on the Air. Contests. Many QRP contests are organized throughout the year, allowing operators to compete with each other in making the most contacts using low power. QRP contests often have specific rules and

https://qrper.com/tag/summits-on-the-air/
At SOTA events like this, you can get away with only carrying an HT: it's easy to work other activators Summit-to-Summit (S2S) on VHF since there are so many other SOTA ops on nearby summits. I will still do HF, though, unless I'm really pressed for time. I've packed a wide variety of radios and antennas.

https://ny4g.blogspot.com/2014/01/power-versus-operating-skill.html
NY4G - Ham Radio, QRP and Summits On The Air Thursday, January 30, 2014. Power versus Operating Skill ... "I work strictly CW QRP and after working 187 CW/QRP countries, I started running 100 -milliWatts (0.1 Watts) using my KX3 and 135 ft OCF antenna. To date I have worked 70 countries this way, my best being ZL1BYZ, New Zealand, with a 3-3-9

https://offgridham.com/2016/01/getting-started-qrp/
The easiest way to get into QRP is to "just do it" with the station and antennas you already have. Turn the power down to less than 10 watts and jump in. This is the point where QRP exposes a lot of shortcomings in a ham's equipment and operating skills. Here are a few common barriers and what you can do to correct them: You need to refer

https://qrper.com/2023/07/getting-to-know-you-series-the-icom-ic-705-my-thoughts-notes-and-a-pota-activation/
Not only does it have a very wide frequency range, multimode operation, and an incredibly deep feature set, but it also sports proper wireless connectivity. The IC-705 has become one of the most popular QRP rigs on the market despite it's nearly $1,400 US price tag. I originally purchased and reviewed the Icom IC-705 in 2020 ( click here to

https://swling.com/blog/2019/09/the-new-icom-ic-705-qrp-portable-backpackable-transceiver/
This weekend at Tokyo's Ham Fair 2019, Icom announced an innovative transceiver to their line-up: the Icom IC-705 QRP transceiver. The IC-705 introduces several industry firsts for a backpack portable radio: It uses the same BP-272 Li-ion Battery pack as the ID-51 and ID-31 series D-Star handy talkies. To my knowledge, this is the only HF

https://www.reddit.com/r/HamRadio/comments/ntp82f/opinions_on_qrp_antennas/
Just be aware that most State or National parks don't allow ropes or wires attached to trees, or stakes in the ground unless in a camping area. An efficient antenna is more important to success on the air than which radio you use, most modern radios work well :-) Running low power (less than 100w) can be very challenging even for experienced hams.