[PaQSO] QSO Party

Sat Jun 2 17:30:31 EDT 2018

No need for plaques, T-shirts, or mugs as far as I am concerned.  Basic county winner certificates are nice, though; gives me something to aim for.  I’ve been doing the QSO Party for nearly 25 years and look forward to it every year.

73
Matt
N3NTJ

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> On Jun 2, 2018, at 5:04 PM, Dave Edmonds <dave at pkministrywebs.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello PAQP'ers,
> 
> I've participated in the PAQP for the last 3-4 years and I finally finished
> top of a category. I'm looking forward to receiving an award for my efforts
> in the 2017 PAQP.
> 
> PAQP is one of the top QPs on the planet. It's log submission numbers have
> been strong for many years thanks to the fine job that Mike has done.
> 
> I don't really know about the problems facing
> 
> Herb raised the question about plaques/awards. Winning a contest award from
> one of the most active QPs is something of value to the competitive player,
> whether in state or out of state. We all have our reasons for participating
> in the PAQP. I don't have ties to PA, but I've been there several times and
> enjoyed my visits. For the OOS guys, the awards program does have an impact
> on QP participation. What if WPX decided to stop offering awards to their
> category winners... would participation increase, stay the same or decline?
> I think that I know the answer.
> 
> We can't assume that 'most of us have won awards etc." Not everyone who
> plays in the PAQP has won a PAQP award.
> 
> My personal goal is to achieve a category win in every QSO Party on the
> planet. So far my map is filling up nicely, with 15 or so 1st place wins. I
> would really like it if every state QP had a plaque with the outline of the
> state, so that I could put all of them in the spot on the wall map. I'm
> dreaming... Frankly, I love the unique "edible" awards that many QPs
> provide.. I've received beef jerky, rice from Minnesota, syrup from Vermont
> etc. Y'all could give away something made of steel/iron, like a tower or
> something. The Carolina Weekend gives away BBQ dinners and ham store gift
> certificate.
> 
> As a state QP admin and one who works every QP on the air, I would be glad
> to share some of the issues that we faced in the re-tooling of the SCQP
> several years ago. We created a balanced awards program. Basically we
> offered the same power/mode category awards to in state and out of state
> stations, except for mobile/rover awards. Scale back on awards, but keep
> them balanced. For example.. instead of having a CW only category, you
> could go with Mixed with three power options. There are many ways to do it,
> Hello PAQP'ers,
> 
> I've participated in the PAQP for the last 3-4 years and I finally finished
> top of a category. I'm looking forward to receiving an award for my efforts
> in the 2017 PAQP.
> 
> PAQP is one of the top QPs on the planet. It's log submission numbers have
> been strong for many years thanks to the fine job that Mike has done.
> 
> I don't really know about the problems facing
> 
> Herb raised the question about plaques/awards. Winning a contest award from
> one of the most active QPs is something of value to the competitive player,
> whether in state or out of state. We all have our reasons for participating
> in the PAQP. I don't have ties to PA, but I've been there several times and
> enjoyed my visits. For the OOS guys, the awards program does have an impact
> on QP participation. What if WPX decided to stop offering awards to their
> category winners... would participation increase, stay the same or decline?
> I think that I know the answer.
> 
> We can't assume that 'most of us have won awards etc." Not everyone who
> plays in the PAQP has won a PAQP award.
> 
> My personal goal is to achieve a category win in every QSO Party on the
> planet. So far my map is filling up nicely, with 15 or so 1st place wins. I
> would really like it if every state QP had a plaque with the outline of the
> state, so that I could put all of them in the spot on the wall map. I'm
> dreaming... Frankly, I love the unique "edible" awards that many QPs
> provide.. I've received beef jerky, rice from Minnesota, syrup from Vermont
> etc. Y'all could give away something made of steel/iron, like a tower or
> something. The Carolina Weekend gives away BBQ dinners and ham store gift
> certificate.
> 
> As a state QP admin and one who works every QP on the air, I would be glad
> to share some of the issues that we faced in the re-tooling of the SCQP
> several years ago. We created a balanced awards program. Basically we
> offered the same power/mode category awards to in state and out of state
> stations, except for mobile/rover awards. Scale back on awards, but keep
> them balanced. For example.. instead of having a CW only category, you
> could go with Mixed with three power options. There are many ways to do it,
> but please make those decisions wisely.  One QP out there offers 1 plaque
> to OOS and many to the in-state stations. I see little reason to every
> participate in that one.
> 
> I hope that the PAQP continues to be one of the best QPs on the planet. I
> will be proud to display my PAQP award, when I receive it.
> 
> 73s Dave WN4AFP
> SCQP Team Leader
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 3:24 PM, David Stout via PaQSO <paqso at mailman.qth.net
>> wrote:
> 
>> Herb
>> 
>> I believe the reason for all the plaques, specifically out of state
>> plaques, is to increase interest for out of state participants. Which I
>> think everyone would agree is not only true but a lovely idea. However, I
>> agree with you. The plaques add a lot of extra work. I think I speak for
>> everyone when I say we want the contest to continue even if it means giving
>> up awards. At best, I would be quite satisfied if the number of plaque
>> categories were reduced. At worst, I would carry on without them at all.
>> 
>> There is no doubt that there are many individuals and small groups that
>> simply can't take over. I believe it's going to take a reasonably sized
>> club to take it. It pains me that our small team doesn't have the resources
>> to do it. But I would if I could and I think many of you feel the same way.
>> I can only hope that some club or group picks it up and that group would
>> certainly have my blessing if they streamlined the work load.
>> 
>> I need not tell anyone on this reflector that the PA QP is one the most
>> participated QSO Parties in the nation. I, for one, will never forget all
>> the hard work that Mike and the guys put into it over the years. It would
>> be a shame for it to end now after all this effort.
>> 
>> My fingers are crossed.
>> Dave
>> KY3W
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------
>> On Sat, 6/2/18, Herb Krumich via PaQSO <paqso at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Subject: [PaQSO] QSO Party
>> To: "paqso at mailman.qth.net" <paqso at mailman.qth.net>
>> Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018, 2:50 PM
>> 
>> As Mike has communicated, the PA QSO Party
>> has become a massive amount of year long work.I've pondering
>> what the major amount of work is.I believe it's the
>> preparation of awards and the forwarding of them.Here me
>> outWould hams operate the contest if there were no plaques
>> and certificates this year ?I for one would.
>> Most of us are up in age and have won
>> our share of contests in the past.For myself, I enjoy the
>> friendly competition and talking to old friends.Please your
>> thoughts"Screw the awards"73Herb K2LNS
>> Usually use K3 Yellow Traffic Light
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