As for the subject of "What is Low Power?"... The standard definition
of "QRP" is <5 Watts transmitter output power on CW. But SSB is a very
different mode from CW, especially when considering propagation on the
middle HF frequencies (14MHz). 50 Watts SSB forms a practical dividing
line between "low power" and "normal power" classes of SSB stations on
20 metres. 50Watts SSB has a similar communication capability as
about 2Watts or 5Watts CW.
Of course their is a rule for QRP SSB since long times. All QRP Clubs
worldwide accept 10W PEP as SSB QRP Power.
As far as I know, the new ARRL QRP DXCC starting Jan 2001 also says 10W PEP
to be QRP SSB
72/73 de Peter, DL2FI
