The Missouri QSO Party is fast approaching, April 5th and 6th. A link to the rules is below, but I’ll touch on a couple specific items.?
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- We could get together and operate under the club callsign, but given the rapidly approaching date and not having another meeting before the event would make it difficult. Each operator can work their own station, using their own callsign. If you’d like to get together with another operator, you can certainly do so! When submitting your log, there is a place to add the club call sign. If 3 of us submit logs with the club call, then the cumulative points will go toward the club score.
- Submitting a digital Cabrillo formatted log will earn 100 extra points. There is an excel document on their website that can be filled out and saved in the proper format and emailed in for the credit. You might also use logging software that has an option for the MO QSO party requirements. One such piece of software is the N3FJP software. There is a cost associated with this software, but if you’re interested in giving it a try let me know.?
- If you plan on operating, you can go to their website and submit your plans, which includes the county you’re working from, mode of operation, and what day(s) you’re operating. This allows others trying to contact as many counties as possible to know the mode you’re using. It’s not required, but if you know you’re going to participate, I’d encourage you to submit your plans. ?
- Unlike field day that operates all hours over the weekend, the MO QSO party run from 9am to 11pm Saturday, and 9am to 9pm Sunday.
If you’d like to participate but don’t know how or don’t have the equipment to participate, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I plan on doing something, but haven’t solidified any plans yet. We can certainly make arrangements with myself or another member to get you on the air. ?
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Eric Presser - KD?CEN