[ILQSO] Mobiles

[Jim Funk]

Good suggestion, Craig.  We have never asked for a "mobile window" in ILQP as some QSO parties do, but a little care by fixed stations will minimize QRM to weak mobiles and rovers.  I tend to try to stay on the same (or nearly the same) frequency in each county and on each band (3540.5, 7040.5, 14040.5 etc).  It does make it easier for serious participants to quickly check to see if a mobile or rover has changed counties.

N9JF/KB9CES will post a mobile route soon. Somewhere in the western part of the state, depending upon other activity.   Have been on vacation.....  73, Jim N9JF

-----Original Message-----
From: ILQSO [mailto:ilqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Craig Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:43 PM
To: Illinois QSO Party
Subject: [ILQSO] Mobiles

Hello

Last year was a great year for mobiles and rovers. They called about 40-45 on each band and the other categories avoided these "reserved" frequencies.
This leads to bigger scores for everyone.

I would also ask that the mobiles and rovers choose a frequency and use the same for the duration. It is much easier to follow you as you move through the counties.

Please keep 40m in mind for most of the contest as it is the best band for IL based stations to find each other until it gets dark. Listen for backscatter on 20m!

Good luck

73, Craig K9CT
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