[ILQSO] activity

[John Matz]

Hi Jim

I operate fixed.  I have operated County Line Portable too. I don't operate
mobile because I can't drive and contest at the same time ... without a bad
result ... but I sure am glad some people can.

John Matz KB9II
----- Original Message -----
From: "Melba and Jim Funk" <jfunk@adams.net>
To: <INQP@yahoogroups.com>; "ILQSO Party" <ilqso@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:13 PM
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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