[OKDXA] Thoughts on 2014 QSO Party Mobile and request for ruleGuidance.

[Charles (Scott) Sharpe]

Correct - SSB only.  I don't think I can get digital running by then.


On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 1:19 PM, Connie Marshall <k5cm-2 at suddenlink.net>wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> You can find the rules here:
> http://k5cm.com/okqp.htm
> But to answer you question, yes you can have another operator/driver, it
> puts you in the OKM Assisted categories. As you mention your the control op
> in this case.
> I will add your route to the Mobile routes on the website.
> On the operating time:
> Play it by ear. Some counties you may need to borrow time from the next if
> you have an unfinished pile. If its obvious you have worked most, then move
> on early.
>
> I don't see it here, but I think you said SSB only.
>
> 73,
>
> Connie, K5CM
> Manager OKQP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Charles (Scott)
> Sharpe
> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 2:02 PM
> To: Discussion of OKDXA
> Subject: [OKDXA] Thoughts on 2014 QSO Party Mobile and request for
> ruleGuidance.
>
>
> Greetings OKDXA,
>
> I am building up a plan to work the OKQSO party as a mobile. Currently I
> plan on operating 20 and possibly 40 Meters.
>
> I am seeing advice to estimate my route and stop times. I have planned a
> trip to hit ~16 counties in the next party with a operating expectation of
> 45 minutes per county.  I plan to stop in a safe location at specific times
> and operate for 45 Minutes while in the county (no county lines QSOs).
>
> Does 45 minutes seem long enough for each county.  I would hate to get a
> pileup and have to leave but I would also hate to not show up for someone
> counting on me.
>
> Does this seem like a reasonable first mobile attempt?
>
> RULES - Is it legal to have my daughter ride with me and use my call while
> I drive? She is a tech but I will be at the control point the entire time.
> (example- fieldday)
>
> What is a good frequency to advertise that people should look for me at or
> around?
>
> Proposed map and schedule.
> http://www.sharpecity.com/OKDXA/Proposed%202014%20OK%20QSO.htm
>
> The top is the route, the bottom image shows the counties.
>
> This is not set in stone yet.  Planning, Planning, Planning.
>
> I could also use some help testing my setup Saturday.  I will be on my way
> to Fayetteville, AR. in the am and should be returning sometime after 1pm
> If my schedule holds good over the next 2 days I will have the radio wired
> and ready in the truck. More to come as the weekend gets closer.
>
> If you can think of anything I should consider, please let me know.
>
> AA5TC
> Scott
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