QRP Power Levels Redefined

After decades of QRP power levels being defined by a simple "RF output" standard, the QRP Amateur Radio Club International adopted a new QRP power level standard. This new standard takes into account the total power consumed in the ham shack at the time of the QRP contact. This is thought to provide a "purer" approach to the ethics of low power operating.

It is not clear if other QRP organizations or the ARRL will adopt this new method. I expect this approach to be hotly debated on QRZ.com and eham.net...unless they check the date on the QRPARCI announcement.

73, Bob K0NR