[CQ-Contest] QSO Parties

[Dale L. Martin]

But, Dave, there is a QSO Party like that, but with only the
operator's name and location in the exchange: North American QSO
Party...AND it's only sponsored by one organization (not 50) AND
it's only run twice a year per mode (CW, SSB) (not 50).

Yes!  Ditch the state QSO parties!

If you ain't mobile in that state's QP, they're no fun.

73,
dale, kg5u

-----Original Message-----
From: utahfolk at konnections.com <utahfolk at konnections.com>
To: cq-contest at contesting.com <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 10:05 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] QSO Parties


>
>I don't want to start a thread here ... just toss out a couple
of ideas
>and
>see if someone wiser than I can formulate a better contest ....
>
>Except for a few, these (State) QSO PARTIES ARE A WASTE OF TIME!
>
>I take a QSO Party as a CONTEST.  In a contest I want to work
lotsa
>stations!  If you are an outsider (outside the sponsoring state)
>you are not going to be able to do much as far as runs go or
anykind
>of rate ... in most of the QSO Parties.  Why?  Because there is
>not that much activity.  Unless you are seeking to win the
coveted
>FIRST PLACE your STATE certificate for making ONE QSO, the time
is
>hardly exciting, the rates are zilch and you wonder if
collecting
>snowflakes wouldn't be more rewarding!
>
>Instead of sponsoring a QSO Party that focuses on folks working
>stations inside the sponsor state, why not a QSO party open to
>all that is simply SPONSORED by a State.  Rules could go
something like
>this: The USA QSO PARTY sponsored by Missouri SSB
>
>   Multipliers (outsiders):  Sponsor State counties, as they are
now.
>   Multipliers (insiders) :  States/Provinces/Countries, as they
>                             are now.
>
>   Points:  for working an insider -- 10 points/ssb   20
pts/digital
>            for working an outsider -- 1 point/ssb     2
pts/digital
>
>   EXCHANGE: 5NN (State/Province/Country).
>
>   Everyone works everyone (and once per band too!)
>
>   Such is a QSO Party SPONSORED by a State and open to all and
>   operation is among all.
>
>   Awards are based on highest SCORES ... can have
inside/outside
>   awards if desired ... etc.
>
>   (Not a QSO Party SPONSORED by a State to just work the
State-folks!)
>
>Would such a set of rules improve activity levels? ... me sez
absolutely
>YES!
>
>As it is, for a QSO Party not well planned/sponsored, the time
quickly
>passes
>from boredom to insanity and the debate soon enters your mind as
to
>whether or not stamp collecting is really the hobby for you!
>
>Direct comments accepted.  I'be been contest active for more
than 40
>years,
>so I've experience here ... more than my share of QSO PARTY
INSANITY!
>
>.... Dave NC7W / Huntsville, UT
>
>
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