[ILQSO] activity

[Melba and Jim Funk]

Having participated in quite a number of state QSO parties over the =
years, some as a fixed station and others as a mobile or portable, the =
conclusion I have reached is that the success of a QSO party rests on =
the following, in no particular order:

--  advertising
--  tangible rewards
--  date selection
--  contest format
--  mobile participation

Focusing for the moment on the last issue, I would like to pose this =
question to anyone who has participated or might consider participating =
in a state QSO party as a mobile:

What helps determine whether or not you put out the effort to =
participate as a mobile in a particular state's party?  Please rank the =
following, with number 1 being highest priority, and PLEASE ADD OTHER =
CHOICES!!!

___   Loyalty to a state, club or individuals participating

___    Likelihood of winning a category

___   Tangible rewards provided by sponsor (trophies, plaques, =
certificates, other)

___   Tangible rewards available based on level of achievement =
(T-shirts, coffee mugs that can be purchased)

___   Convenient and enjoyable way to spend part of a weekend

___   Length of contest

___   Rules format

___   Opportunity to try out my mobile/portable station and test my =
skills

___   OTHER: **Please list and be specific!!**

If you do NOT participate as a mobile station, please rank you reasons =
and add others:

___    No mobile station

___   Too far away

___   Inconvenient date

___   Contest too long

___   Contest too short

___   Just don't like mobiling in a contest.

___   Logging inconvenient or impossible when mobile.

___   OTHER:  * List and explain*

I will compile the responses and post a summary.  Please let me know if =
you do NOT want to be quoted directly.

73 and tnx, Jim N9JF

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