Already 500 logs received in just two days ! That's an all time
high since I took over running the GQP a few year ago.
Going into GQP we didn't know what to expect because the rover
stations are always a big part of it. Both AD4EB and KN4Y had
planned to come to Georgia to activate many counties and the
regulars W4AN, N4I and N4N had plans as well. It really sucked
that we weren't allowed to do these rover operations due to
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Georgia. I hope Jim and Ed (and
others) can make it next year. It turned out that the number of
Georgia counties active was probably 1/3 of what it usually is.
But the activity from Georgia fixed stations exceeded my
expectations. Thanks to all the clubs in Georgia for encouraging
their members to get on the air. A big thanks goes out to the
North Fulton Amateur Radio League who supports the GQP in a big
way every year. They were responsible for all those 1x1 special
calls you worked.
Also, Thanks to those who volunteered to be GQP bonus stations :
W4AN - KU8E, K4BAI and KT4ZB
W4NT - K4BAI, N4RJ, W6IZT, W4GKF and NI4Y
I thought the bonus station idea worked out very well. I got this idea from what they do in the IARU contest with HQ stations at multiple locations.
Please give me feedback on what you might want in 2021. We will be
keeping the Multi-2 class since WW4LL stepped up to sponsor this
plaque.
Here are some other thoughts:
Let me know you thoughts. Also share this email with your local
club.
Jeff KU8E