State and Regional QSO Parties are a great entry point for new contesters and a nice break from the 48 hour madness of the major contests. They all have different characteristics and often dramatically different rules. Hours of operation are typically shorter and some have a unique focus on mobile operations. In this 11th episode of the Contest Crew, Randy K5ZD and Chris KL9A talk about their experiences with QSO parties, offer their unique perspective on what to expect, and have some useful tips. We hope you are able to join us, subscribe to the channel, and send us questions or topics for future shows. 73, Kevin W1DED
I've been doing QSO parties since the year after I got my license (got it in 2008). They are great. Been doing the QSO Party Challenge since it started, I think 4 or 5 years ago. And also been doing the NAQP SSB for many years, both times per year.
Here's hoping all participants log their contacts on The QRZ Log Book Looking to acquire as many counties as possible Florida I will be playing on All Bands
It’s been a struggle to get the 2 QSOs required for the State QSO Party Challenge. I’m looking forward to Florida to get some points to help my overall score. So far, from my QTH in Maine, Wisconsin and Michigan have had the most activators.
Kevin, as I’ve said before, my husband, K3PW, and I enjoy your interviews so much! You keep your guests on track and always bring them back around to the important points. Also, I want to thank you for giving Randy Thompson a voice in the YouTube ham radio streams. He has a unique perspective informed by his long history of contesting from both the operator side and administrative side. I’ve learned so much about the culture of amateur radio and contesting from his insights.
Way out here in Hawaii propagation does not always align with the bands state QSO party participants are using. West coast QSO parties such as the California, 7QP, Salmon run work best. Being on the receiving end is the most fun and I will see you all in the Hawaii QSO Party August 24-26.
I am a foreign Member of the ARRL for many years now and i am searching for skeds in CW only to ID, SD and WY for the WAS. Got the other States in my LotW-Log ;-) .. Skeds welcome to morsefreak@me.com or via my website www.dl4md.de tnx a lot es vy 73 de Dirk, DL4MD
