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

[Charles (Scott) Sharpe]

Thanks everyone.  I'm going to redo the plan with 30 min minimums in a
county. I will be running OKM Assisted with KB3RGE my daughter using the
call AA5TC, Since she has agreed to go, we will be able to operate and
drive at the same time and don't have to stop in counties that take longer
than 30 minutes to traverse.

Lets see if I can work a few more counties in. :-)

73's
AA5TC
Scott


On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 5:58 PM, Connie Marshall <k5cm-2 at suddenlink.net>wrote:

> Also, 45 minutes will be tooooo long if your SSB only and single band.
>
> 73,
>
> Connie, K5CM
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Connie Marshall
> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 3:19 PM
> To: Oklahoma DX Association
> Subject: Re: [OKDXA] Thoughts on 2014 QSO Party Mobile and request
> forruleGuidance.
>
>
> 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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