[ILQSO] activity

Mon, 8 Mar 2004 20:04:43 -0600

Jim,

Not an easy set of questions to rate especially if I consider why I operate
mobile in the ILQP. So you're stuck with two number 1 selections, Loyalty to
the ILQP and testing my operating skills. In fact loyalty to the ILQP
overrides the fact that I don't like the party format or rules. I have rated
"Rules format" a number 2 because if I was contemplating operating mobile in
another state's QSO party the rules format would be a definite
consideration.

Will be interesting to see the results of your survey!!!

CU

__1_   Loyalty to a state, club or individuals participating

__6_    Likelihood of winning a category

__7_   Tangible rewards provided by sponsor (trophies, plaques,
certificates, other)

__8_   Tangible rewards available based on level of achievement (T-shirts,
coffee mugs that can be purchased)

_5__   Convenient and enjoyable way to spend part of a weekend (only if you
are a masochist!!)

_3__   Length of contest

_2__   Rules format

_1_   Opportunity to try out my mobile/portable station and test my skills
(mostly testing my skills)

___   OTHER: **Please list and be specific!!** The Wisconsin QSO Party
because of the rules format requires more coordination and cooperation
between the driver and the radio operator than does the ILQP. Also in the
WIQP route selection, again because of the rules and bonus points
achievable, is very important.

Pete, NN9K

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
Behalf Of Melba and Jim Funk
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:14 PM
To: [email protected]; ILQSO Party
Subject: [ILQSO] activity

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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