Hey All,
The 13 Colonies Special Event starts tomorrow 0900 EDT
From the website:
http://13colonies.us/
2024 Event Dates / July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern)
(July 1, 2024-1300 UTC to July 8, 2024-0400 UTC)
YOU DO NOT NEED ALL 13 COLONIES TO GET THE CERTIFICATE
YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET THE 2 BONUS STATIONS FOR A CLEAN SWEEP
The exchange is easy, just Call Sign, RST, QTH and it's a pretty fun Special Event with a sort of contesty feel the way collecting cards or POG or Pokemon, scavenger hunt was fun.
I'm going to try and do it all QRP/CW this year. They seem to operate on all modes and most bands and there are a few special stations representing Britain, France and a Philadelphia station. DXSummit spotting is encouraged.
It's even encouraged that SWL can play along. Even if you don't have a good set up at home I'd suggest using one of the great software defined radio options on line, just pick a "home base" stations and see what you can find with it.
http://websdr.org/ but mostly just enjoy some fun on the air.
Best 73 de N2QFD AR SK...
N2QFD{Queen City BBS}:// "Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me right now?" - Craig Ferguson
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