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QRPers NZ Newsletters |
The NZ QRPers group editor produces a monthly newsletter, available to all members. Past issues are available below.
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NZ QRPers Group |
To encourage and share the use of QRP, Low Power operation, equipment, antenna ideas and information Achieving More with Less: We are a Group of 120+ Low Power enthusiasts who enjoy operating QRP.Our members enjoy operating QRP or low power, (10w or less), using a range of rigs, FT817, FT818, various versions of the Ubitx series, Genesis rigs, K2 and K3 by Elecraft, home brew rigs that fit in your top pocket, to name but a few. A variety of antenna are used, dipoles, long wires, extended zepps, and of late, End Fed Half Wave antenna have become popular. Some members are keen trampers, and can be heard operating portable from some very ‘out of the way’ places. We don’t absolutely insist on QRP operation except when in contest mode! If conditions are poor or there is a high noise level, we make allowances. To join the group simply sign up to this website and tick the box to join the NZ QRPers group. So come on, give QRP a try. Join us and Go QRP! |
GO QRP Night |
The NZ QRPers group runs a monthly contest / activity night on the last Saturday of every month – GO QRP Night.
The event runs over 2 hours for both phone and CW operation. Times are: Summer: - 8:00pm to 9:00pm NZDT (07:00-08:00 UTC) - HF Bands from 40m to 10m - 9:00pm to 10:00pm NZDT (08:00-09:00 UTC) - 80m band only
Winter: - 7:00pm to 8:00pm NZST (07:00-08:00 UTC) - HF bands from 40m to 10m
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8:00pm to 9:00pm NZST (08:00-09:00 UTC) - 80m band only
NZDT starts each year on the last Sunday in September, and ends at 3am on the first Sunday in April. Competitors can enter either just the 80m-only category, or the 'all bands' combined category. Separate scores and awards will be given for each category. See below for event details. |
NZ QRPers Awards and Competitions |
The group runs a number of award programmes aimed to challenge and recognise skills in low-power operation. These programmes come in two forms:
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NZ QRPers News & Updates |
News and updates from the Admin Team |
QRPers NZ Discussion Forum |
Open forum for general discussion about the QRPers NZ group & its activities |