It's time to mark your calendars, whether paper, electronic, or mental, for
the 2004 Ohio QSO Party on Saturday, August 28.
This is a 12 hour event, from noon to midnight EDT (1600z to 0400z August
29).
The OQP has two new features this year:
1. A "Rover" category has been added, distinct from "Mobile". While the
Mobile category has the normal "capable of motion" requirement, Rovers may
stop
and put down temporary roots, like full size antennas and AC mains power.
This provides a great opportunity to combine the thrill of the "fresh meat"
pileups, of being loud enough to attract some attention, and the pleasure of
being outside in the late summer weather. It's also a great idea for solo
drivers who would spend a lot of time parked anyway.
2. This year a plaque will be awarded to the top Ohio Single Operator Phone
score. Note, however, that you can work CW, enter mixed mode and still be
eligible for this plaque. We will break out your phone totals to decide the
winner. That is, a station that makes 800 SSB qsos and 50 CW qsos will beat a
station that makes 750 SSB qsos. (Assuming the same phone multiplier total,
of course.)
We hope you'll all join us on August 28. Get on from home, or come to Ohio
to join us in the fun. Visitors are welcome!
Full OQP info is at _www.oqp.us_ (http://www.oqp.us)
See you in the 2004 Ohio QSO Party.
Jim K8MR
OQP Chairman
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