[ILQSO] 2003 ILQP

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In a message dated 10/24/02 8:52:17 PM Central Daylight Time, nn9k@arrl.net 
writes:


> Congratulations to the RAMS organization for sponsoring another
> well-attended Illinois QSO Party, it seems as though there is more and more
> activity every year. However I do have some comments and suggestions that
> hopefully will help make the ILQP the premier state QSO party in the 
> nation.
> 
> 

I agree with much of this. I have been active in the ILQP since abount 1993, &
 I recall then, until a couple years ago, there was little or no 
mobile/portable or even out of state activity. The guys at RAMS have made 
this into a premier event, one that has turned into an event that really look 
forward to.

But, it is time to take another look at the rules. The 8/co rule is nice for 
out of state stations, that is a legit, nice mult for them. Keep it for out 
of state.

Portable & mobile county lines...I like it! It is exciting to have one of 
these folks call in!  Keep it....

We don't need to "mimic" other state QSO parties. But, there is a need to 
"tune" it up a bit.  Electronic submissions would be nice, but, what is all 
involved in doing that? I would not have the first clue. Maybe if someone 
would agree to help set it up for the RAMS guys, we can get something going.

As far as starting times, I wouldn't mind seeing it run from 1700z-0100z. It 
gives everyone a little more time on 20, & 40.  75 SSB is useless, and lots 
of moblies can't do 80 cw, although, as propagation goes away, I'd bet we see 
more use of 80/75.

Congrats (and thanks) to the RAMS folks for another FB time.  We have another 
year to deal with these issues, so lets discuss it. We are ALL part of the 
ILQP family, so lets all discuss the troubles/solutions.

73-Chuck KI9A


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