[ILQSO] ILQP thoughts, observations

[Don Pine, K9DRP]

I don't think sponsorship of a plaque(s) for a new category would be
necessary to recognize QRP operations.  Do as the ARRL does for Field
Day; allow a power multiplier for QRP and allow them to compete within
the current Low Power categories.

73, Don K9DRP 

On Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:01:33 -0400
James Funk <n9jfcountyhunter at gmail.com> emailed:

> In response to a criticism about 15 years ago from a dedicated QRP
> operator, a QRP category was created for ILQP.  That particular
> operator has not entered the event since....
> 
> We do recognize QRP operations, which compete among themselves for
> certificates.  However, if someone would like to propose (*and
> sponsor) *a plaque for a new category, we would be willing to
> consider expanding the recognition.
> 
> 73, Jim N9JF
> 
> On Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 6:05?PM Don Pine, K9DRP <k9drp at donpine.com>
> wrote:
> 
> >
> > All of the states surrounding us (except Iowa) provide more
> > categories and or multipliers for QRP operations in their party
> > than does Illinois. I think POTA has created a lot of QRP
> > activators/hunters that would be more tempted to join the party if
> > QRP operations received appropriate recognition.