The Virginia QRP Society was started around 1996 with 4 members: W4IDW, KB8IJN, AE4CU., KD4PUP
Our sole purpose is to have fun with QRP, the most challenging aspect of the Amateur Radio Hobby. We have:
 | No officers |
| Require no dues. |
| We do not publish a newsletter. Everything related to VQS is posted on the internet for all to enjoy. |
| All articles e-mailed in to VQS will be posted on the "Barefoot Radio" section of the website.. |
| VQS Sponsors the in-state QRP winner's plaque during the annual Virginia QSO Party sponsored by the Sterling Park ARC. In addition to the annual VA QSO party, VQS sponsors various contests throughout the year. |
| All our contests operate on the "honor" system requiring no paper logs, just a one-line e-mail entry. |
| Winners of VQS contests receive a small 6 inch trophy
engraved with their call sign the the appropriate contest information. All
other entries receive a small surprise in the mail**, no matter
how low their score. **It might take a while to receive something in the mail from VQS, but it will get there.... :) |
| VQS Holds an Annual Field day, all are invited to participate. |
| If you would like to JOIN VQS, send an e-mail with your name, call, qth and whatever else you want included on our roster page. |