From k2db at k2db.com Thu Sep 8 11:18:12 2011 From: k2db at k2db.com (Paul Mackanos - K2DB) Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:18:12 -0000 Subject: [Contest] 2011 NYQP on Saturday, October 15th. Message-ID: <009e01cc6e3a$8deade00$a9c09a00$@com> The Rochester DX Association wants to thank all for their support and participation in the 2010 New York QSO Party. Now it's time to start planning for the 2011 NYQP on Saturday, October 15th. Mark your calendars for the NYQP ! We at NYQP do ?listen to you? and received useful feedback at Info at NYQP.org. >From your comments we clarified the Mobile Category. We decided to update our entry categories. They will be posted on the NYQP 2011 Rules: CLASS ENTRY:???????????????????????????????????????????????? Class (select one) ? Single Operator ? One person completes all contacts and logging functions ? Multi-Single ? Multiple operators with only a single transmitted signal at a time ? Multi-Multi ? Multiple operators, multiple transmitters ? School ? A recognized educational institution, operators consisting of students, faculty, staff and alumni ? Mobile ? A mobile station is defined as one that can be operated while in motion, independent of external sources of power, and does not utilize any antennas not attached to the vehicle. Single or multiple operator(s). With each County change the station may again make three mode contacts per band. No County line operations. ? Rover ? A Rover station is a station that is capable of moving from one place to another, but is typically using an antenna that is set up on site, then torn down and moved to another site. Single or multiple operator(s). With each County change the station may again make three mode contacts per band. No County line operations. ? Rookie ? For recently licensed Amateurs, single operator, low power only. For 2011 NYQP the licensing date beings on January 1, 2008.? (2012 NYQP, January 1, 2009, etc.) Rovers and Mobiles should check out the NYQP County Activity Map to see if any of those sparsely populated counties can be activated! Check out www.NYQP.org for all details! Also, we have the NYQP Forum, register and let us know your plans at http://forum.nyqp.org . ? Brent KC2QLJ, 2011 NYQP Coordinator Paul K2DB, Advisor Rick W1TY, Advisor To unsubscribe: unsubscribe at nyqp.org ? ? ? From k2db at k2db.com Wed Sep 28 15:39:29 2011 From: k2db at k2db.com (Paul Mackanos - K2DB) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:39:29 -0000 Subject: [Contest] NYQP Reminder ! Message-ID: <005e01cc7e16$577334d0$06599e70$@com> 2011 NY QSO Party - Saturday, October 15 by Rick Mintz W1TY/W2RTY The Rochester DX Association is again sponsoring the NY QSO Party this year. This is the third year of the NYQP after a 25+ year hiatus. The 2011 NYQP kicks off on October 15 at 10:00 AM local time for twelve hours. Here is your chance to be the "chased" in a contest. Whether you are a serious or casual contester, or looking towards adding to your County Awards total, the NYQP has something for you. All modes including SSB, CW and RTTY/Digital will be activated. There are certificates and over 30 plaques sponsored for participants. Last year we experimented with a "Rookie Operator Award" which was very popular. For the 2011 NYQP, those licensed from January 2008 are eligible. This gives newer operators a chance to compete against those that don't have years of experience, antenna farms and high power. We are always looking for mobile stations to travel through counties. Each county change gives you the opportunity to work that station again as a new multiplier and on up to three modes. Mobiles can post their travels beforehand on the NYQP web site so others will know where to look for them. Mobiles are the backbone of any QSO Party and really will add to your county totals. A list of the rarest NY counties to help plan your route is also on the NYQP web site (see below). Take a friend and make a day of it! Being a stateside contest, signals should be strong. Last year all 62 NY counties were active. No matter what mode(s) you choose and from kilowatts to milliwatts, the NYQP is designed for fun. Contest logging software is online along with a tutorial for N1MM Logger. Full information on Rules, County Maps, Logging Software, much more is available at: www.NYQP.org. Be sure to check out the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. See you the third Saturday in October. CQ NYQP!!!