A method regulates the transmission power of a transmitter in a radio system, for a transmission of data to a receiver by a radio interface. The receiver determines an actual value for a qualitative parameter of the received signal, makes a comparison with a set value and, thereafter, transmits comparison information on the result of the comparison to the transmitter. Adjustment of the transmission power of the transmitter is made based on a correction value for the set value of the qualitative parameter of the received signal, in addition to comparison information from the receiver.