[WIQPmail] 2024 WI QSO Party Excel workbook

[Larry Peterson]

Wow...this is a fantastic tool, Bob.   I just used sort #2 and will 
actively use this afternoon as I look for CW ops.

Larry WA9TT

On 3/9/2024 10:00 PM, K0RC.MN via WIQP-Mail wrote:
>
> Hello WI QSO participants. . .
>
> You may be familiar with the Excel contesting tools I create. These 
> help with planning county coverage in the MN and FL QSO Parties. These 
> can be used by mobile and rover stations plan their routes and help 
> boost activity in the lesser represented counties. During the Party, 
> out-of-state operators use this tool to boost their chance of making a 
> "Sweep" of all counties.
>
> Unfortunately I have been out of town and could not create a WIQP tool 
> until this evening. I have quickly reviewed the reflector postings of 
> planned routes for tomorrow. I will attach a copy of the Excel file to 
> this message. If the reflector does not support attachments, I will 
> post another message with a link for downloading.
>
> When I reviewed the spreadsheet I found *13 counties* have not been 
> registered. They are: Crawford, Door, Florence, Forrest, Grant, Iowa, 
> La Crosse, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marinette, Richland, Sauk, and 
> Vernon. Maybe fixed stations will activate these tomorrow and provide 
> the opportunity for a "Sweep" this year.
>
> There are 19 counties that only one mobile operator will activate. The 
> spreadsheet will show you who that is, and when to expect them. 
> Likewise, 20 counties have two mobile operator activations so you at 
> least get a "second chance" if you miss the first opportunity to get 
> those counties in you log.
>
> With the emphasis on QSO Parties this year, and with improving 
> propagation, 2024 could be a banner year for the WI QSO Party.
>
> 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
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