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Ralph Tyrrell

Elecraft QSO party.

Ed, Julian, Jim:
I was not thinking about a contest, just a party. swap RST, SPC, name, rig model, ser nr. antenna discription, And chat if you want.
If it is to be a contest then someone need to do alot of work.
Where on the Elecraft web site are the old rules?

Lets decide a good date in March and run it from 0000z to 2400z

Do you know of a good date that does not conflict with big gun contests?
What day was the Elecraft party?

Gathering frequencies: kHz
1852, 3552, 7052, 10122, 14052, 18072, 21052, 24892, 28052, 50052
and up a few kH.

Do we want frequencies for those that happen to have mikes?

Your views?

73
Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423, K3 #696

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Ed K1EP

Re: Elecraft QSO party.

Apparently they cleaned up the website and there
isn't a link there anymore because there wasn't a
QSO party in 2008. Here is the Google cache:

http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2005.htm

ELECRAFT QSO PARTY (EQP) RULES AND FAQ
Revision date: March 9, 2005

Please DO NOT call or e-mail Elecraft regarding
EQP. Post questions to our email reflector. Thanks!

EQP Logging Software:

Writelog (version 10.53 upgrade includes EQP support)

Windows Version by Toby, DJ7MGQ

For Palm OS: Email [hidden email]

Rules:

Object:
To have fun, work old and new friends, and
optionally collect some Elecraft rig serial
numbers. Open to everyone--no Elecraft rig required.

When:
1500z March 12 to 1500z March 13, 2005 (second
full weekend in March.). You can operate any
number of hours during this period.

Bands:
Use 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 m ONLY.

Suggested frequencies:
CW: 1805-1815 (EU: 1830-1850), 3530-3540,
7030-7040, 14050-14060, 21050-21060, 28050-28060

SSB: 1845-1855and 1905-1915, 3850-3900 (EU
3750-3800), 7250-7300 (EU 7050-7100), 14250-14300, 21300-21350, 28300-28350

Digital:

· PSK31: commonly-used frequencies (e.g. near14070)

· RTTY: commonly-used frequencies
*except* near 7040,which will be in very active
use by CW stations (many of them QRP)

Multiple Contacts with Same Station:
Each station can be worked on each mode and each
band for QSO credit. The three modes are CW, SSB, and digital.

Exchange:
Elecraft rig users: RST, name, rig, serial # (e.g. "559 WAYNE K2 NR 3000").
Others: RST, name, and power output (e.g. "599 BOB 15 W").

QSO Points:
SSB:
3 points per QSO made using 10 W or less
1 point per QSO made using over 10 W

CW/Digital Modes:
3 points per QSO made using 5 W or less
2 points per QSO made using over 5 W and up to 15 W
1 point per QSO made using over 15 W

(Please limit power output to 100 watts, max. )span style='font-size:12.0pt'>

QSO points are based on YOUR power output at the
time of each QSO. You can change your power at anytime.
ALL QSOs COUNT for credit, even if neither party
is using an Elecraft rig for a given QSO.

Score:
Simply add up your QSO Points. (No multipliers, no categories.)

Submission Info:
Include:

1. Name

2. Callsign

3. State/Province/Country

4. n>Score

5. Rig type (see below).

Send to: [hidden email] before April 24,
2005.Also include any Soapbox comments, but no
logs. (EQP is based entirely on the honor system.)

RIG TYPE (optional): Users of both Elecraft and
non-Elecraft gear are encouraged to indicate what
rig was used most often (based on # of QSOs made with each).

Results, Fame, Glory:
Scores will be posted on the Elecraft and other
reflectors by April 31. Scores will be sorted
from highest to lowest. State/Province/Country
and rig type will be included to allow further analysis of the results.

Additional Important Notes:

1. Cross-mode QSOs are OK; this is intended
to allow those with CW-only rigs (such as the K1
and KX1) to work additional stations in SSB
segments. But in all cases, your*transmit* mode is the "mode" for the contact.

2. Packet use is encouraged during the
contest. Feel free to spot stations heard calling "CQEQP".

3. Avoid nets and Fists frequencies. When
using QRP frequencies (e.g. 7040) use reduced
power whenever possible, or call and move off frequency.

4. Have longer QSOs(i.e., longer than an EQP exchange) if you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need to use an Elecraft rig, or contact only stations so equipped?
A: No. But Elecraft rig users should send their rig type and serial number.

Q: Is there any incentive to work stations who are using Elecraft rigs?
A: Yes. Contest contacts count toward Elecraft CC
and WAS awards; see elecraft_awards for details.

Q: How do I call CQ so people will know I'm participating?
A: CQ EQP.

Q: Can I work a station more than once per band?
A: Yes--up to 3 times (on CW, on SSB, and on a digital mode).

Q: I use my K2 as an I.F. on bands above 10 meters. Can I count such QSOs?
A: No. EQP is HF-only at present.

Q: What if I change power output during the contact?
A: That's OK; just score each QSO based on the
highest power level used during the QSO.

Q: Can I use more than one transceiver during the contest?
A: Absolutely! Experimentation with different
rigs, modes, and antennas is encouraged. Take the
rig outside and usea random wire. Invite a friend
or family member to try making a contact. Make a few Qs
from your couch using a KX1

Q: 24 hours? Seems awfully long for a QSO party.
A: We do this because of unavoidable overlaps
with other contests. More importantly, we want
everyone (in all parts of the world) to have a good chance at band openings.

Q: Is there software available?
A: See links at the top of the page.

At 1/24/2009 01:13 PM, Ralph Tyrrell wrote:

>Ed, Julian, Jim:
>I was not thinking about a contest, just a
>party. swap RST, SPC, name, rig model, ser nr.
>antenna discription, And chat if you want.
>If it is to be a contest then someone need to do alot of work.
>Where on the Elecraft web site are the old rules?
>
>Lets decide a good date in March and run it from 0000z to 2400z
>
>Do you know of a good date that does not conflict with big gun contests?
>What day was the Elecraft party?
>
>Gathering frequencies: kHz
>1852, 3552, 7052, 10122, 14052, 18072, 21052, 24892, 28052, 50052
>and up a few kH.
>
>Do we want frequencies for those that happen to have mikes?
>
>
>Your views?
>
>73
>Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423, K3 #696
>
>
>

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wayne burdick

Re: Elecraft QSO party.

Administrator

In reply to this post by Ralph Tyrrell

We'll figure out the date for EQP this year and let everyone know.
Thanks for your interest!

73,
Wayne
N6KR

Ralph Tyrrell wrote:

>
> Lets decide a good date in March and run it from 0000z to 2400z
>
> Do you know of a good date that does not conflict with big gun
> contests?

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Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy

Re: Elecraft QSO party.

In reply to this post by Ralph Tyrrell

Hi Wayne,

Look forward to that! One suggestion, the 40m frequency 7040 kHz is used by
Eu RTTY stations (S9 ++ here at times) which makes copy of US CW signals on
7040 +- quite difficult if not impossible here. Ty W1TF suggested 7052 kHz,
but that is in the 'bottom' of the Eu 'phone band which is at most times
'busy'.

So would you consider changing the suggested 40m frequency for the next EQP
to be at
or close to 7030 kHz, but not above 7033 kHz?

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD

Wayne N6KR wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> We were too busy in 2008 to hold EQP, but we'd like to bring it back
> this year. If you're interested, please review the rules from 2007:
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2007.htm
>
> Suggestions welcome. Please send them directly to me (n6kr at elecraft
> dot com).
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR

wayne burdick

Re: Elecraft QSO party.

Administrator

On Jan 24, 2009, at 11:37 AM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:

> So would you consider changing the suggested 40m frequency for the
> next EQP to be at
> or close to 7030 kHz, but not above 7033 kHz?

Yes. Thanks for the suggestion.

Wayne
N6KR

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hf4me

Re: Elecraft QSO party.

In reply to this post by Ralph Tyrrell

Good for the QSO party rules/guidelines already available. Form the
frequencies given - you guys will have to listen to HORRIBLE cw if I am
going to work any of you. I think my lifetime cw contact list is still less
than 5, 10 for sure. It stinks.

CW only, really? I know, something like "real hams don't use mics".

Maybe I'll try, ...maybe.

73, Jim

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Tyrrell" <[hidden email]>
To: "Ed K1EP" <[hidden email]>; "Julian, G4ILO"
<[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>; "Jim Miller"
<[hidden email]>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 12:13 PM
Subject: Elecraft QSO party.

> Ed, Julian, Jim:
> I was not thinking about a contest, just a party. swap RST, SPC, name, rig
model, ser nr. antenna discription, And chat if you want.

> If it is to be a contest then someone need to do alot of work.
> Where on the Elecraft web site are the old rules?
>
> Lets decide a good date in March and run it from 0000z to 2400z
>
> Do you know of a good date that does not conflict with big gun contests?
> What day was the Elecraft party?
>
> Gathering frequencies: kHz
> 1852, 3552, 7052, 10122, 14052, 18072, 21052, 24892, 28052, 50052
> and up a few kH.
>
> Do we want frequencies for those that happen to have mikes?
>
>
> Your views?
>
> 73
> Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423, K3 #696
>
>
>
>

Jan Erik Holm

Re: Elecraft QSO party.

In reply to this post by Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy

Yes 7052 is not a good spot in EU for CW. Good idea instead
going below 7040, 7025-7033 segment would be just fine.

/ Jim SM2EKM
---------------------
Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:

> Hi Wayne,
>
> Look forward to that! One suggestion, the 40m frequency 7040 kHz is used by
> Eu RTTY stations (S9 ++ here at times) which makes copy of US CW signals on
> 7040 +- quite difficult if not impossible here. Ty W1TF suggested 7052 kHz,
> but that is in the 'bottom' of the Eu 'phone band which is at most times
> 'busy'.
>
> So would you consider changing the suggested 40m frequency for the next EQP
> to be at
> or close to 7030 kHz, but not above 7033 kHz?
>
> 73,
> Geoff
> GM4ESD
>
>
> Wayne N6KR wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> We were too busy in 2008 to hold EQP, but we'd like to bring it back
>> this year. If you're interested, please review the rules from 2007:
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2007.htm
>>
>> Suggestions welcome. Please send them directly to me (n6kr at elecraft
>> dot com).
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>