Larry Langs VE3LRL is helping lead one of Canada’s longest-running on-air events, the Ontario QSO Party, and this year he’s focused on a simple goal: get more operators on the air and keep them active. Now in its 29th year, the Ontario QSO Party returns the third weekend of April, with activity kicking off Saturday at 1800Z and continuing through Sunday afternoon. The format remains a classic. CW and SSB span 160 meters through 2 meters, with straightforward exchanges tied to Ontario’s 50 counties. This year brings a meaningful change. Phone contacts now earn the same points as CW, a shift designed to encourage more SSB participation and broaden the tent for operators of all experience levels. There is also a renewed emphasis on mobility and participation. The rover category continues to draw strong interest, with operators covering significant distances across a province that is larger than many expect. Schedule changes reflect that reality, with less late-night operating and more time on Sunday to support safer and more effective rover activity. Add in five bonus stations tied to major Canadian amateur radio organizations, and the contest rewards some additional effort. This conversation is part of the new Q5 Briefing format. It is short, focused, and built to deliver useful insights without unnecessary filler. Expect more of these concise updates highlighting what is happening across amateur radio right now. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio. DX Engineering supports the operators who make events like this possible, from contesters chasing multipliers to POTA activators bringing parks on the air. Their ongoing commitment helps keep the bands active and the community growing.