[OhQP-mail] New to QSO parties

[Hank Greeb]

Yes, and besides all the goobledegook of rules, OHQP is FUN, FUN, FUN.  
Be sure to approach it as a fun operation!  And, Welcome to your son!

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On 8/17/2016 12:51 AM, Paul Hurm wrote:
> Read the guide you found again carefully and I think you will see that it
> refers to a QSO party from a couple years ago, 2012 I think. That link is
> outdated.
>
> The rules and exchange have changed since then. We no longer give out
> sequential numbers so that is a moot point (but yes they were 1 then 2 etc.)
>
> The exchange between stations is now RS(T) and location. An Ohio station
> gives out the county name he is operating from. Out of state stations give
> RS(T) and their ARRL section or DX if not in the US.
>
> On the site at OHQP.ORG in the upper left, read the current rules there,
> that will explain the exchange. Also, as I read the rules, regardless of
> whether your son is licensed, he is a separate operator so I would think you
> need to be considered multi-op.
>
> Welcome to the contesting world and have fun!!
>
> Paul, N8OT
> paulhurm at gmail.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: OhQP-mail [mailto:ohqp-mail-bounces at ohqp.org] On Behalf Of Brian
> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:46 PM
> To: ohqp-mail at ohqp.org
> Subject: [OhQP-mail] New to QSO parties
>
> Greetings All,
>
> Although I've had my general ticket for several years, I've only been on the
> HF bands for a couple of weeks and am new to QSO parties. It sounds like a
> lot of fun. I have a couple of things I'm a little unclear on and want to
> know what I'm doing so I don't sound like a complete moron on the air.
>
> 1. On the OhQso party website, the "guide for Ohio stations" says to begin
> each QSO by giving your sequential number starting with 1 and your county
> name. So, am I supposed to start my first contact with a "1", second with a
> "2", and so on? I'm not clear on what the sequential number is for.
>
> 2. I will be operating as a low power station. I will also have my 11 year
> old son, who is studying for his tech license, operating as well to get him
> some air time. With only one station on the air, but he and I taking turns
> operating, will I still be a single operator station since I will be acting
> as control operator while he is transmitting? Any advice and clarification
> is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you
>
> Brian, W8BSW
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