Re: [Tlf-devel] "/QRP" modifier

[Ervin Hegedüs - HA2OS]

Hello Martin,

thanks for the detailed info - I didn't know about the use of /QRP
modifier is illegal.

Anyway, the question is how should I (Tlf) know(s) about the power
of station? (this applies not just for the Stew Perry, but more
generally)




73,

Ervin
HA2OS


On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:04:08AM +0100, Martin Kratoska wrote:
> Was: Re: [Tlf-devel] Stew Perry review
> 
> Dne 13.1.2014 08:16, Ervin Hegedüs - HA2OS napsal(a):
> >I understand all of above, my _real_ question is how can I know
> >the station IS a QRP? I know, there is a "/QRP" modifier at the
> >end of callsign, but should we bind this for the scoring?
> 
> The /QRP modifier is considered as ilegal by many operators
> (including me). The legal modifiers are /P, /M, /MM and /AM, however
> some national authorities allowing to use /A and /number (presumably
> where a numbered district system is in use, ie. SM, YB etc.).
> 
> Keep in mind that calling HA2OS/QRP was considered (years ago) as
> calling of an unlicensed station in _many countries_. Nowadays, the
> massive use of /QRP is a result of the simple fact that many
> authorities giving up the monitoring of short wave bands, namely ham
> radio. Other reason to avoid /QRP is the fact that many stations
> (mis)using this modifier to attract more attention which is simply
> unfair.
> 
> The problem is in use of the "compound" sign /. No problem if you
> use CQ DE HA2OS QRP and so on, also TEST DE HA2OS QRP etc.
> 
> If I hear /QRP in a pile, the user has ZERO chance to get QSO with
> me, no matter where the QTH (my or his) is. And I am not a rare
> exception, it is very annoying to copy nothing but /QRP. Also, I do
> not fully understand those idiots applying for a very short call
> sign and immediately destroying this call sign with /QRP.
> 
> I want to remind that we can exist thank to the status of a "radio
> communications service" recognized by ITU. This is the reason why
> you need a license to operate on LF, MF, HF and VHF. The frequencies
> below 10 kHz and in the light region are not considered as radio
> frequencies, ie. no license (and no call sign) needed to operate
> there. I am one if the (few?) believing that strictly keeping of all
> ITU regulations will help to preserve ham radio bands and ham radio
> service in general. AFAIK ITU Radio Regulations does not consider
> /QRP modifier...
> 
> In 70s and earlier _NOBODY_ used /QRP, this nasty practice appeared
> first in mid 80s, with a lot of criticism.
> 
> 73,
> Martin, OK1RR
> 
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