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<p>Wow...this is a fantastic tool, Bob. I just used sort #2 and
will actively use this afternoon as I look for CW ops.</p>
<p>Larry WA9TT<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/9/2024 10:00 PM, K0RC.MN via
WIQP-Mail wrote:<br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#0000ff">Hello
WI QSO participants. . . <br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#0000ff">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.<br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#0000ff">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.<br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#0000ff">When
I reviewed the spreadsheet I found <b>13 counties</b> 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.</font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#0000ff">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.<br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#0000ff">With
the emphasis on QSO Parties this year, and with improving
propagation, 2024 could be a banner year for the WI QSO Party.<br>
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73 de Bob - KØRC in MN</font></p>
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