The American QRP Club was formed in June 2003, and later incorporated, as a organization of ham radio operating enthusiasts interested in low power operation - these types of hams are called QRPers. The AmQRP Club is not affiliated with any geographic area and its membership does not meet monthly as do many regional radio clubs.  Instead, the AmQRP provides online information, instruction, goods and services to the general QRP population for educational and enjoyment purposes. 

WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?

1. A very active website (www.amqrp.org) serving as a QRP information portal.  Communication among all QRPers of paramount importance.  Of course this statement is true by our very nature as RF-oriented hams, but also through our use of email technology and Internet services available to nearly everyone today.  This full and content-rich website reflects the services, goods and technical/operational needs of all QRPers.  The American QRP Club uses various email reflectors, such as QRP-L, NJQRP, DDSVFO, MICRO908, and others as its primary tools for information exchange and topic discussion.   
   

2. Active projects for homebrewers.  Our website currently contains over forty kits from present and past, either currently available for sale or with enough technical information that can be used as a guide for one's own construction.  Additionally, the website contains detailed technical information and photos on more than thirty different projects with sufficient detail for use as a guide in homebrewing the project. [As of May 14, 2008, AmQRP products and services are provided through an exclusive relationship with Midnight Design Solutions, LLC.]

There are no dues for AmQRP membership ... in fact there is not even an official membership affiliation.  The AmQRP Club exists to provide technical and operating information, electronic projects and kits, and other goods and services to the QRP community at large.  At times various items (kits, magazine subscriptions, useful tools, etc.) are sold at near-cost to QRPers at large for educational and enjoyment purposes, and for raising funds to seed the creation of additional goods and services.

The AmQRP previously published a journal called Homebrewer Magazine, and we had created seven spectacular issues over time while blazing new methods of publication in CD-ROM format.  Content summary for each issue can be found at the Homebrewer web page, and we even have reprints of the magazine available for purchase on CD-ROM.   

LEADERSHIP TEAM
The current leaders of the American QRP Club, Inc. include: George Heron (N2APB) as president, Joseph Everhart (N2CX) as treasurer, and Richard Arland (K7SZ) as secretary.  The leadership team meets quarterly to review club directions, finances and leadership team membership.

OUR NAME: AMERICAN QRP CLUB
We purposely selected the name of the organization as such because we are predominantly an American club, sharing the goals, dreams and passions of our great country.  We also have many Canadian members in our club, and the name of our organization can also be extended to represent our valued North American neighbors.  We want to ensure that they know that they are valued and welcomed members.  The focus of the American QRP Club is on US and Canada, but we will always welcome members from DX countries, just as the G-QRP club welcomes members from the US and Canada to join their organization.

UNLIMITED HORIZONS
There is so much more that the American QRP Club will be offering over time – this summary merely scratches the surface.  Our leadership team has the motivation, the track record, the enthusiasm and the vision to help evolve the QRP community as a whole and create something bigger than any of us have ever imagined. The youth of our population and the public as a whole are all fertile ground for the introduction to the benefits and value of low power ham radio.  Education, service, value and enjoyment of radio are our goals.  We hope that you’ll join us in developing this enabling environment in the American QRP Club.

Page last updated:  May 14, 2008