[ILQSO] activity

Schulz Jonathan [email protected]
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:55:02 -0600


Being a relative novice in mobile contesting (IQP 2x, INQP 1x, WIQP 1x) I do
it for the challenge of improving my score, generating some activity and
most of all to have some fun. Since I operate 99.9% SSB and go solo there is
no realistic chance of winning anything. I think there should be some sort
of bonus and/or separate category for a SOND (single op no driver) who makes
x QSO's from each county (Wisconsin offers 500 bonus pts for 12 Q's/county).
That said even with the most liberal of bonus structures is not going to get
me a winning certificate (due to the points differential for CW), though it
was very cool to get a certificate of participation from INQP last year
which prompted me to start planning to op in the their next QSO party. 

And a plug if I may: The WI QSO party is this weekend - 1800Z March 14th -
0100Z March 15th, I'm planning on activating 8-12 counties 20 & 40 ssb, if
all goes ok. In this one I have NO chance of getting anything but I am
looking to have some fun and make some Q's. 

73
Jon
K9JS

_4__   Loyalty to a state, club or individuals participating

_8__    Likelihood of winning a category

_7__   Tangible rewards provided by sponsor (trophies, plaques,
certificates, other)

_6__   Tangible rewards available based on level of achievement (T-shirts,
coffee mugs that can be purchased)

_3__   Convenient and enjoyable way to spend part of a weekend 

_2__   Length of contest

_5__   Rules format

_1__   Opportunity to try out my mobile/portable station and test my skills

_1A__   OTHER: **Please list and be specific!!** 
	Just to have some fun!