We have witnessed an awe-inspiring Georgia QSO
Party in 2008! As of today,
per the web site, we have over 315
submittals! That approaches a 20% gain in
received logs over the 2007 party. The poor
band conditions did little to stunt
growth and scores. Some very impressive Low
Power and High Power Scores
have hit the calculator. DX participation
was at it usual great level with some
"Sister Cities" abroad getting involved.
We now need to turn our attention to putting the
fnishing touches on this year's
GQP. So far, I have only two checks in the
coffer for Bonus prizes which totals
$80.00. We are waaaaaaay behind on money
here. The estimated cost including
shipping of prizes will approach $200.00.
Shipping costs have risen sharply since
last year thanks, in part, to the gasoline
situation here in the states.
I implore you to check into getting
a promised check in the mail to the address
listed below at your earliest
convenience. If you have not considered becoming a
sponsor for bonus prizes,
please do so.
The bonus prizes are part of what brings
the contestants, far and wide, to our
GA QSO Party. A $40.00 contribution will be
a great help in satisfying the upcoming
expenses of purchasing and shipping prizes.
Contributions for sponsorship in
excess of $20.00 will be listed on our web page
for proper recognition to those who
are mindful in keeping the GQP at its present
high quality.
If you desire to become a sponsor of Bonnus
Prizes, please make your check, or money order,
out to J. Gordon Rowe, and
send it tothe following
address:
J. Gordon Rowe - K4OD
Bonus Prize Manager
1016 Sylvian Drive
Macon, GA 31206-2551
Thank you in advance for your participation and
sponsorship!
Gordon -
K4OD