[ILQSO] Operating guidelines?

[KI9A at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/20/2006 9:34:20 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
n8xx at arrl.org writes:

Does  anyone have operating tips for the newbies on ILQP?  



Well, I have good luck going SSB on the top of the hour, then CW at the  
bottom of the hour. unless the rates are so good, you can't leave.  Also, I  
switch bands like crazy, during peak SS years, when 10 is open, I start on 10  and 
work a bunch of W6's.  Never spent much time on 15, and 20 is beginning  to 
play well the past couple of years.  Don't forget 2 meter FM, or  6.  Also, if 
you are starting to worry about getting the 5 DX mults, there  is nothing in 
the rules saying they have to call YOU, or have to be CQing  ILQP.  If you hear 
DX, work him, give him your report ( County), and copy  his report, since 
there are no serial #'s, you just need a signal report from  them.
 
Hit 40 early and often.  hit 80 CW after dark for some fun, 75 SSB has  never 
been productive for me.  Move guys thru all bands you can hear them  on, and 
make sure you get them on both modes. Doesn't do anything for your mult  
total, but, will increase your Q count.  10cw/10ssb, 15cw/15ssb, ect.   You can 
take a local from 2-160, both modes, for 14 QSO's from one guy.
 
Most important, HAVE FUN!
 
73-Chuck KI9A