[FQP]Ohio QSO Party - New Awards for 2003 !

[Jim White, K4OJ]

and I thought they were going to give out power blackouts, shucks...


OJ





Pat n8vw wrote:
> It's now less than 3 days to the 2003 Ohio QSO Party.  Already one of the top 
> state QSO parties around, we're working to make it even better this year.  
> 2003 is Ohio's Bicentennial, and the OQP is the prime on the air celebration of 
> that anniversary.
> 
> We're awarding additional plaques this year.  We've now have plaques for:
> 
> Top Out of State Single Op  -  High, Low, and QRP Power
> Top YL - Out of State
> Top YL - In Ohio
> 
> As well as the previous plaques for top Ohio in:
> 
> Single Op - High, Low, and QRP Power
> Multi-Operator  (Multi-Multi)
> Mobile
> Club
> 
> PLUS  -  STOP THE PRESSES  -  NEW AWARDS!!!
> 
> A number of QSO parties offer prizes connected to something that state is 
> known for.  California gives out wine, Washington salmon. Florida, I believe, 
> Geritol  :-).  Ohio is known for  - - -  the Dayton Hamvention!
> 
> In honor of Ohio's 200th birthday, we will be giving a 2004 Hamvention ticket 
> to five out of state OQP entrants drawn from a pool of those who make at 
> least 200 valid QSOs in the 2003 OQP.  For reference, last year there were exactly 
> five who beat that number!  And all five were in the low power category!
> 
> Not wanting to limit the fun to serious participants,  we are also awarding a 
> Hamvention ticket to another five entrants drawn from a pool of those making 
> at least 88 valid QSOs.  Why 88?  In honor of the 88 counties in Ohio.  Those 
> 88 QSOs do not have to be in all 88 counties - just 88 valid QSOs.  And Ohio 
> stations with 88 valid QSOs will be eligible for this drawing.
> 
> 
> Whether you are seriously competing for an award or not, you'll want to join 
> us in a quick 12 hour contest featuring lots of in state activity and a great 
> crew of mobile ops covering the entire state.
> 
> Full OQP details at    www.mrrc.net/oqp
> 
> See you Saturday, August 23, from noon to midnight EDT! 
> 
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