Starting with the 2006 ILQP, the WIARC has assumed the responsibility of sponsoring and administering the annual event. The ILQP takes place each October and involves amateur operators in all Illinois counties as well as operators from across the USA and in many foreign countries as well.

The WIARC would like to recognize the Radio Amateur Megacycle Society's many years of dedicated service to the Amateur community both in Illinois and the entire USA and the World. RAMS members have faithfully administered the event for nearly 4 decades. Their unfailing leadership in this role will serve as a model for the WIARC in the years to come. Well done, RAMS.

A detailed history of the ILQP can be found by following the link to the left. Another link leads to the announcement of the 2006 event and the rules which will be in effect this year. Note that there are a few changes from previous years. The results of the 2005 ILQP may be found on the RAMS ILQP page, linked at left.

Future Dates for the ILQP

The Illinois QSO party is held on Sunday of the third full weekend in October (local times). Future dates are:

October 18, 2009
October 17, 2010
October 16, 2011
October 21, 2012