[PaQSO] QSO Party

Mon Jun 4 09:48:11 EDT 2018

Greetings. The plaques arer nice but i would continue just on the amount of participation and number of counties active.  The work makes it the popular test it is.  73s n3cr. Larry
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> On Jun 3b2, 2018, at 5:30 PM, uMatthew Steger <n3ntj at embarqmail.com> wrote:
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> No needr 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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