Object

Period

Frequencies,Bands and Modes

Band (Meters)	CW (MHz)	Phone (MHz)
80	         3.545	         3.825
40	         7.045	         7.200
20	        14.045	        14.250
15	        21.045	        21.300
10	        28.045	        28.450

Entry Categories

SINGLE OPERATOR: One person performs all operating and logging functions. Use of spotting nets (i.e. PacketCluster or internet based) is permitted for the purposes of encouraging contest participation.
Only one transmitted signal is permitted on the air at any time. Single operator entries will be categorized by output power: QRP (5 W or less output cw, 10 W or less SSB), low power (less than 100 W output) or high power (greater than 100 W output). All single operator entries will be classified as mixed mode. For cabrillo logs valid values are SINGLE-OP QRP, SINGLE-OP LOW, SINGLE-OP HIGH. Please verifiy your cabrillo log before submitting it.

MULTI OPERATOR: Entries where more than one operator performs the operating and logging functions. Multi-operator entries may employ multiple transmitters simultaneously and are not categorized by power. For cabrillo logs valid values are MULTI-OP.

MOBILE: Entries which are self-contained (radio, antenna, and power source) and capable of motion while in operation. Motion is optional. Mobile entries may have multiple operators and are limited to 100 W output or less, and only one transmitted signal at a time. Mobile stations that change geographic area (counties for Ohio stations, state or province for others) contacted again for QSO points and multiplier credit. The geographic area (county) must be clearly marked in the log for each qso. For cabrillo logs valid values are MOBILE.

ROVER: A station that operates from non-permanent locations in two or more counties. Use of any power source, including AC mains, is permitted. Operation while in motion between fixed sites is permitted. Rover stations that change geographic area (counties for Ohio stations, state or province for others) may be contacted again for QSO points and multiplier credit. The geographic area (county) must be clearly marked in the log for each qso. For cabrillo logs valid values are ROVER.

For Cabrillo log files valid values for the CATEGORY line are: SINGLE-OP HIGH, SINGLE-OP LOW, SINGLE-OP QRP, MULTI-OP, MOBILE, ROVER.

Exchange

Ohio stations send a sequential serial number beginning with 001 and their Ohio county.

Non Ohio W/VE stations (including KH6/KL7) send a sequential serial number beginning with 001 and their state or province.

DX stations outside of W/VE send a sequential serial number beginning with 001 and "DX".

Mobile stations are allowed to maintain a continuous sequence of serial numbers for all contacts, or may begin with serial number 001 for each separate geographic area activated. The only requirement is that no serial number be repeated within one geographic area.

Scoring

QSO POINTS - Each complete non-duplicate SSB contact is worth one point. Each complete non-duplicate CW or digital contact is worth two points. On 10m, 15m, 20m contacts are worth 4 points regardless of mode.

MULTIPLIERS - Multipliers are counted once per mode, i.e. working the same multiplier on both CW, SSB or DIGITAL counts as three multipliers.

FOR OHIO STATIONS, multipliers are the 49 American States (excluding Ohio), 11 Canadian Provinces (NL, PEI, NS, NB,VE2-7, YT/NWT/NU), and 88 Ohio Counties.

FOR ALL OTHER STATIONS, multipliers are the 88 Ohio counties.

FINAL SCORE - For non-mobile stations, multiply QSO points by the total number of multipliers. For mobile stations, multiply the total QSO points by the total number of unique multipliers worked from all counties activated.

CLUB COMPETITION - Members' scores from Ohio stations will be credited towards their Ohio club. A plaque will be awarded to the Ohio club with the highest score. As the sponsor club, the Mad River Radio Club is excluded from this competition, although its members may contribute their scores for other Ohio clubs to which they belong.

A listing of out of state club scores will be posted with the results, although there will be no plaque awarded to the winning out of state club. Only non-Ohio scores may be credited to those club totals.

Miscellaneous

1. Callsigns and exchanged information must be received and confirmed by both stations for a complete QSO.
2. No cross-mode contacts. CW contacts must be made in the CW portions of the band.
3. Any transmitter used to contact one or more stations may not be subsequently used under any other callsign during the contest period, with the exception of family stations where more than one callsign is assigned. Under these circumstances, no individual shall make a QSO utilizing more than one callsign.
4. No station may claim simultaneous operation in more than one county,state, or province. A mobile or rover station must move a minimum of 500 feet before claiming to be in a new county, state, or province.
5. The Ohio QSO Party committee is you. If you don't like something lets talk.

Reporting

1. Logs must clearly indicate band, mode, date and time, received callsign and both sent and received exchanges for all QSOs. A scoring summary sheet must be included with all paper logs showing entrant's callsign, operating location, mailing address, and claimed score. All entries are encouraged to use the official OQP county abbreviations for logging and the received exchange from Ohio stations.
2. All entries are strongly encouraged to submit their entry in a computer readable format. Logging programs that support the OQP are available in the software section of this site. Computer generated logs can be submitted in either Cabrillo format, or ASCII text. No binary files will be accepted. If you need help converting please ask on the OQP mailing list. Entries may be submitted electronically (encouraged) to logs@oqp.us; on an IBM compatible, MS-DOS formatted 3.5" disk; or on paper. Paper logs and disk entries must be sent to the address listed in below and must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the end of the contest.
3. Paper entry forms and operating aids (rules, summary sheets, log sheet and county abbreviations) are available for downloading in PDF format in the forms section of this site. (coming soon)
4. All Ohio entrants that are members of an Ohio club should indicate such on their summary sheets or in their electronic logs so that their scores may be credited to their respective clubs.
5. Logs that have been received will be listed on the OQP web site.
6. Final results will be posted on this site.

Awards

1. Certificates will be awarded to the top five single operator entries in the high power, low power, and QRP categories, with separate awards for both Ohio and non-Ohio stations.
2. Certificates will be awarded to the five highest mobile scoring stations within Ohio.
3. Plaques are also available and will be awarded based upon sponsorship. Any individual or group wishing to sponsor a plaque for this contest should contact Jim Stahl, K8MR, at k8mr@arrl.net or via surface mail.
4. Plaque Sponsers
1. Ohio Single Operator High Power: Findlay Radio Club
2. Ohio Single Operator Low Power: The Cincinnati Buckeye Netters
3. Ohio Single Operator QRP: Kanga US
4. Ohio Single Operator Phone : Muskingum Ham Radio Club
5. Out of State Single Operator : Muskingum Ham Radio Club
6. Out of State Single Operator - Mountain/Pacific Time Zone: The Canton Amateur Radio Club
7. Out of State Single Operator QRP: Ohio Independent Contesters
8. Single Operator DX: The Northern Ohio DX Association
9. Ohio Multi Operator: The Wayne Amateur Radio Club
10. Ohio Mobile: The Lake County Amateur Radio Association
11. Ohio Club: The Mad River Radio Club
12. YL: The Buckeye Belles

Mailing Address for Paper Logs

Ohio QSO Party Logs
Pat Collins
114 E Schreyer PL
Columbus OH 43214