[Elecraft] Special Run for the Bacon - Sunday April 21st

[Larry Makoski]

This coming Sunday night is the April 2024  extra special edition of the
Run For The Bacon -  the W8DIZ Memorial Sprint. On the air with us will
several W8PIG/# stations from various call sign areas to honor the memory
of our Founder, Diz W8DIZ.

The rules remain the same, and can be found at:
http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

Hope to hear you on the air for some pignacious fun while making our
beloved W8DIZ proud! Oh, and did I mention? This month's winner will earn
an extra special W8DIZ Memorial certificate!


72 es "oo" de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612
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[Elecraft] Run For The Bacon - this Sunday!

[Larry Makoski]

Come spend a couple hours of good ol' fashioned CW Sprinting with the
Flying Pigs QRP Club International. The monhtly Run For The Bacon is this
Sunday evening, March 17th from 23:00 to 01:00 UTC - 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT,
6:00 to 8:00 PM CDT, 5:00 to 7:00 MDT, 4:00 to 6:00 PM PDT.

The exchange is easy! Just send your RST, your State/Province/Country along
with your Flying Pig Membership # - if your're not a fellow Piggie (yet)
just send your output power.

Scoring works like this:

QSO Points: Member = 3 points, DX members = 5 points, non member = 1 point

S/P/C Multipliers: State/Province/Country total for all bands. The same SPC
may be worked on multiple bands for SPC credit.

Fifty (50) members worked Multiplier: Work 50 or more piggies = X 2
multiplier The same piggie may be worked on multiple bands for credit
toward this multiplier.

Power: QRP only - 5 Watts or less of RF from your transmiiter's output.

Suggested Frequencies CW: 1810.7-1812, 3560.7-3562, 7030.7-7044,
14060.7-14062, 21060.7-21062, 27185, 28060.7-28062

Final Score: (Total QSO points) * (total SPC) * 2 (if 50 or more members
worked) - but if that's all too complicated - just enter your score at
http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/autolog.php and the Autologger will figure it
out for you.

If you'd like to join the Flying Pigs, please visit:
http://fpqrp.org/join.php

C'mon join us for some serious pignacious fun!

72 es "oo" de Larry W2LJ FP# 612
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[Elecraft] 2023 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Results

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Results are in! Congratulations to:

First Place - NK9G
Second Place - AB9CA
Third Place - N0SS
Fourth Place - W4MPS
Fifth Place - N5GW

The complete scoreboard can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vFglC3CQiydnE0L6GE_iqboEW6rcTMrSrvWe80mlL7A/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks so much to all who participated - you are all what gives the Skeeter
Hunt its wings!
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[Elecraft] Skeeter Hunt Log Summaries

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Thank you all for participating in the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. Without you,
your enthusiasm and participation, this would be just another Sunday
afternoon in August. You all make it special.

If you haven't submitted your log summary already, they are due no later
than 2400 EDT on Sunday, September 10th. Please e-mail your summary with
any photos and soapbox comments to w2lj...@gmail.com. You may also post
comments and photos to the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Facebook page, but log
summaries MUST be e-mailed to w2lj...@gmail.com. You will get an
acknowledgement e-mail back within a day or two at the most. (I still work
full time!)

Np special; ADIF or Cabrillo files please - just follow the example:

Larry - W2LJ - NJ
Skeeter #13 - All CW
Single Op
Skeeter QSOs - 23
Non-Skeeter QRP QSOs - 5
Non-Skeeter QRO QSOs - (if any)
S/P/Cs - 18
Station Class Multiplier X4
Bonus - The number of "Bonus Skeeters" that you worked. (Maximum of 10)

Thanks again for your participation and cooperation and hope to see you
again in 2024. Save the date - Sunday August 18th.

72 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] The NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is this Sunday

[Larry Makoski]

The NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is this Sunday, from 17:00 to 21:00 UTC.

Skeeter numbers will still be handed out until 04:00 UTC on Sunday
(Midnight Saturday). All Skeeter Hunt details can be found at
www.qsl.net/w2lj

As of right now, we have 235 hungry Skeeters signed up. Even if you don't
sign up for a number, consider joining us on Sunday for a good time in what
has become a Summertime QRP Classic.

72 de W2LJ
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[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt reminder

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Just a gentle reminder that the NJQRP Skeeter hunt is NOT this Sunday, but
will be held on Sunday, August 27th.

We have over 200 Skeeters on the roster. There's still time to get a
Skeeter number - right up until Saturday, August 26th - send an e-mail to
w2lj...@gmail.com

W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Announcing the 2023 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt

[Larry Makoski]

The long anticipated announcement for the 2023 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - the
12th Annual, if you can believe that!

For all the details - please go to www.qsl.net/w2lj or go to the Skeeter
Hunt page of this blog (the next to last tab on the right - located under
the KX3 photo up at the top).

A few points to remember:

1) Due to a personal commitment, the Hunt has been moved to the 4th weekend
of August - the 27th.

2) New Bonus Point Challenge for 2023:

Fifteen Skeeters have graciously consented to act as Bonus Skeeters. They
have been issued numbers that are palindromes (numbers that are the same
forward and backward) - Skeeters 11, 22, 33, 44 .. right through 151.
When you work one, that QSO is worth 100 points - and you can work as many
as you can up to 1,000 bonus points. The Bonus Skeeters are highlighted on
the roster.

3) Skeeter numbers for the rest of you will be issued in the same way as
they have since the beginning of this event. Send an e-mail to either
w...@arrl.net, or w2lj...@gmail.com NO SOONER THAN June 21st, the First Day
of Summer. You will receive an e-mail back with your sequential number, or
you can check the roster, by clicking here.  Please do not apply for a
number via the Facebook page, as I may very well miss your request - and we
wouldn't want that to happen, would we? Numbers will be issued right up
until the Midnight before the day of the event.

I hope you'll have fun and enjoy the Hunt this year - good luck and happy
QRP'ing!

72 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard

[Larry Makoski]

The results are in and the 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard has been
posted.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUBZvzIQZ6H5uZzc781Y7BeblFHLFRyO0-oq8N4KBt8/edit#gid=759267885

Hearty congratulations to:
1st Place - N3AQC
2nd Place - NK9G
3rd Place - NK8O
4th Place - AB9CA
5th Place - W4MPS

We had 230 Skeeters sign up and 100 Log Submissions - a 43% return rate.
Thanks to all of you who signed up and extra special thanks to you who
participated.

See you next year!

Larry W2LJ
Skeeter # 13
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[Elecraft] 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt log summaries due tomorrow

[Larry Makoski]

Log summaries for the 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt are due tomorrow, Sunday
September 4th. They will be accepted until the very end of the day, with
the cutoff being Midnight EDT. Please send them to w...@arrl.net.

Thanks to the 93 individuals who have already sent in their log summaries.
To anyone still wishing to submit, please use this format:

Larry - W2LJ - NJ
Skeeter #13 - All CW
Single Op
Skeeter QSOs - 23
Non-Skeeter QRP QSOs - 5
Non-Skeeter QRO QSOs - (if any)
S/P/Cs - 18
Station Class Multiplier X4
Bonus - "I participated!"

You will receive an e-mail acknowledging the receipt of your summary. If
you don't receive an e-mail, that means I didn't get it - try again!

Results will be posted ealy next week - maybe even Monday, depending on the
CERT duties that I am connected with for Labor Day here at home.

Tnx es 72,
Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] First Day of Summer!

[Larry Makoski]

This coming Sunday, June 20th will officially be the First Day of Summer,
and that means it's time to sign up for your official 2021 NJQRP Skeeter
Hunt number. Join in on Sunday, August 15th for fun in one of the more
popular QRP Operating Events of the Summer.

All you have to do is send an e-mail to w2lj...@gmail.com, and you'll
receive an answer back with your very own Skeeter number. No, it's not
necessary to have one to participate, but it sure adds to the fun! *PLEASE
NOTE THAT NUMBER REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED BEFORE JUNE 20TH!*

For all the details about the Sprint - please visit
https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

And to see the Roster for those who have signed up so far, please visit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p12ygiXqoQuv0-akSSoPSSeMrzuGzVzG/view?usp=sharing

I'm sure you'll recognize a lot of the names and calls there. This year's
bonus qualifier - there are two! Either post a photo OF your setup to
social media on the day of the Hunt *OR* spell out the word "SKEETER" using
letters from the call signs of people you have worked. You can claim one
bonus or the other; *but not both*. See the Skeeter Hunt Webpage for full
details.

See you all on the air on Sunday, August 15th!

Larry W2LJ - Skeeter # 13
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[Elecraft] 2020 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Soapbox ready to view

[Larry Makoski]

You can see all the comments of your fellow Skeeter Hunters!

You can go to the Official NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Webpage
 and scroll to the bottom for the links. Or ...

Soapbox Page 1 is here https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2016

Soapbox Page 2 is here https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2017

Soapbox Page 3 is here https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2018


Once again, thanks to all of you out there who participated and continue to
participate from year to year. *YOU* make the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt the
success that it is. Without you, it would be four hours of dead air.

Certificates will be mailed in October

72 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Skeeter Hunt 2020 Results

[Larry Makoski]

To all Skeeters and Skeeter Hunters,

You are ALL chmapions in my book! Thank you all for participating - without
you, this event is a big ZERO. You folks make it what it is. And while
you're tops, special kudos go to:
Gene N5GW - 1st Place overall with 25,912 points
Kent as N0SS - 2nd Place overall with 21,316 points
Dave AB9CA - 3rd Place overall with 17. 806 points
Peter NN9K - 4th Place overall with 16,381 points
Marc W4MPS - 5th Place overall with 14.020 points

The 2020 Skeeter Scoreboard is available for viewing in its entirety at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QkjuDoQik9OYXQeC19l4kUPCyAgYcQU/view?usp=sharing

The soapbox will follow ASAP as well as certificates to those who earned
them.

Thanks again to all who particpated and and to those who sent in log
summaries, comments and photos.

73 de Larry W2LJ - Skeeter Hunt Contest Manager - Skeeter # 13 in
perpetuity.
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[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - What's next?

[Larry Makoski]

Skeeter Hunters,

Wow! That was a blast! Even though band conditions were far from stellar
(I'm trying to be kind!), there seemed to be a lot of activity - and that's
because of all of YOU! Without you, the Skeeter Hunt would be a big
nothing. All of you out there make it what it is - and I'm so grateful to
all of you for that.

The next step is to submit your log summaries. This is not a complicated or
arduous undertaking - NJQRP means to keep it "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy".
No ADIFs or Cabrillos are needed - no jumping through hoops. Just send an
e-mail to w...@arrl.net with the following (example shown)

Larry - W2LJ - NJ
Skeeter #13 - All CW
Single Op
Skeeter QSOs - 23
Non-Skeeter QRP QSOs - 5
Non-Skeeter QRO QSOs - (if any)
S/P/Cs - 18
Station Class Multiplier X4
Bonus - Yes or No as to whether or not you used a homebrew antenna.

Please feel free to include your soapbox comments and any photos you wish
to share.

All this is due two weeks from today - August 30th, 2020. The Scoreboard
will be posted over Labor Day weeebnd and certificates and the publishing
of the Soapbox will follow soon afterward.

On behalf of NJQRP - once again .. thanks do much for being there!
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[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - tomorrow!

[Larry Makoski]

Tomorrow, Sunday August 16th is the 9th running of the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt.

277 of you have signed up for Skeeter numbers, so there should be lots of
activity out there. Our fingers are crossed that the Propagation Princess
will be in a good mood and will cooperate. This is an all time record
number of Skeeters - NJQRP thanks each and every one of you for
participating. It's not too late to sign up for a number, I'll be issuing
them right up to about 10:00 AM EDT tomorrow for any late comers - just
send an e-amil to w...@arrl.net and I'll send you an e-mail back with your
Skeeter Number for 2020.

If anyone is fuzzy about the rules, please visit http://www.qsl.net/w2lj -
the rules are easy and not cumbersome. The exchange is easy and the main
goal of this exercize is to provide ample fun - no jumping through hoops
here.

Lastly, in these COVID times, please remember to stay safe. Back yard
operations with a temporary antenna and a power source other than your
home's commercial mains count as portable for the Skeeter Hunt. No need to
go off into the public if you feel safer at home. If you do venture out,
please keep yourself safe by observing your area's restrictions (i.e facial
coverings, social distancing and above all Common Sense). We at NJQRP want
to have you all back next year for the 10th Anniversary of the NJQRP
Skeeter Hunt.

Go out there, be careful and have fun! Hope to hear you and get your call
signs in the log!

72 de Larry W2LJ - Contest Manager - Skeeter # 13
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[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - two weeks away!

[Larry Makoski]

We're just two weeks away!

Sunday, August 16th is the running of the 9th Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. If
you haven't gotten your Skeeter Number, now is the perfect time. While a
number is not needed to participate, it certainly adds to the fun! Just
send an e-mail to w2lj...@gmail.com with your call sign, name and the state
or province that you will be operating from. You will receive an e-mail
back with your number for 2020. New numbers are issued each year, so don't
assume the number you may have had previously is the same going forward.

All the rules for this Summer Sprint can be found at
https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

Don't forget that this year, bonus points will be given to those using home
brewed antennas during the Hunt.

During this time of the pandemic, please take all necessary precautions to
keep you and your loved ones safe. As has always been the case for the
Skeeter Hunt, operating from your backyard with a temporary antenna and an
alternative power source STILL counts as a portable operation for the
multiplier. If you feel uncomfortable with going to a public park or
setting - there's no need to! However, if you have a place in mind that you
know will be safe with minimal or no interaction with the public, then
that's fine too. In all cases, we trust you to use common sense.

Above all, have fun, stay safe and may the propagation be with us!

73 de Larry W2LJ - NJQRP Contest Manager - Skeeter # 13
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[Elecraft] First Day of Summer!

[Larry Makoski]

It's officially the First Day of Summer, and that means it's time to sign
up for your official 2020 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt number. Join in on Sunday,
August 16th for fun in one of the more popular QRP Operating Events of the
Summer.

All you have to do is send an e-mail to w2lj...@gmail.com, and you'll
receive an answer back with your very own Skeeter number. No, it's not
necessary to have one to participate, but it sure adds to the fun!

For all the details about the Sprint - please visit
https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

And to see the Roster for those who have signed up so far, please visit
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1quCECsmE_cgHexgQhpkHeltX2cIlveSqI_tVqK1z0GM/edit?usp=sharing

I'm sure you'll recognize a lot of the names and calls there. This year's
bonus qualifier - use a homebrew antenna for an extra 100 bonus points. Not
that we have anything against commercial antennas, or their manufacturers -
it's just that antenna making is one of the most fun parts of Amateur Radio
and just about anyone can cobble up something!

See you all on the air on Sunday, Augyut 16th!

Larry W2LJ - Skeeter # 13
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[Elecraft] NAQCC QRPp Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

DATE:  JUNE 17, 2020  (The evening of the 16th in North America.)

TIME:  0030-0230 UTC

BANDS:  80, 40, 20 (See the General Instructions page for suggested freq.)



mW QRPp SPRINT RULES:

All QSOs are to made with 1-watt of output power or less.

Complete sprint rules including exchange details, operating categories,
scoring, and logging requirements should be reviewed at

http://www.naqcc.info/sprint_rules.html.



MEMBERSHIP DATA FILES:

Membership data files for supported sprint logging applications are
available at  
http://www.naqcc.info/contests.html.  It is very important that you use the
latest data file in your software.  It is available now for download.



LOG SUBMISSIONS:

All sprint logs must be submitted through our Autologger page at
http://www.naqcc.info/autologger.php.  Directly emailed logs are no longer
accepted.  Some significant updates have been made to this page, including
some automatic error trapping and correcting.  Please carefully follow the
instructions given on the page for each of the input fields.  (A sample
Autologger page for you to practice on before the start of the sprint is
available.  See the list of useful links below.)

Logging options and specific log formatting details can be found on the
Sprint Rules page at  
http://www.naqcc.info/sprint_rules.html.



AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR NAQCC SPRINTS:

If you have been hesitant to give ham radio contesting a try you really
should consider our NAQCC sprints.  Our sprints are specifically tailored to
help new CW operators get their first contesting experience.  Our most
popular operating category is for using a straight key and this
automatically keeps the CW speeds relatively low.  Additionally the exchange
is simple and virtually everyone operating in the sprint is more than
willing to slow down or give repeats.  Once the sprint is over we make log
submission easy with our automated Autologger page.

Although scores are posted on our website and award certificates are issued,
the real goal of our sprints is not to win something.  It's to have FUN
while promoting CW QRP operating.  EVERYONE who participates in the sprint
is a WINNER, and in keeping with this philosophy we have a drawing each
month for a nice prize that all of our member participants are entered into.
It doesn't matter if you made 1 QSO or 100 QSOs, everyone has a chance to
win the prize.
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[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

[Larry Makoski]

Skeeter Hunters!

The Ninth Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is set for Sunday, August 16th.

A word about Skeeter Hunt numbers as I'm already receiving e-mail requests.
Tradition is that Skeeter Hunt numbers are issued as of the First Day of
Summer - which this year is NEXT Saturday, June. ONLY e-mail requests sent
as of 12:01 AM Saturday EDTwill be honored.

"Why/ What difference does it make?" you may well ask yourself. The answer
is simple - it gives eveyone interested an equal opportunity to acquire a
lower number. To some that's no big deal, but to others it's a very big
deal - so everyone gets the same chance. And it also adds another level of
participation that keeps YOU in the game, so to speak.

Why new numbers every year and not the same one year after year like other
contests? Because not everyone can participate each year - family
commitments or vacations or other things come up that prevent people from
participating.

So folks, start pouring in those e-mails to w2lj...@gmail.com AFTER
Midnight when this coming Friday turns into Saturday, here in NJ. And as
always, please, please, PLEASE include your call sign, your name (that you
will use when operating) and the State or Province that you will be
operating from.

Hope to hear from you all real soon!

Larry W2LJ

NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Contest Manager
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[Elecraft] 2019 NJQRP Scoreboard Skeeter Hunt Results

[Larry Makoski]

The 2019 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard is ready to view!
Congratulations to:
AB9CA - First Place Overall - Top Indiana Finish
N3AQC - Second Place Overall - Top Pennsylvania Finish
NN9K - Third Place Overall - Top Illinois Finish
NK9G - Fourth Place Overall - Top Wisconsin Finish
N0SS - Fifth Place Overall - Top Missouri Finish
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gS5oL86C3Kcw9Y-UX-Vbsd4sK8eIn45q/edit?fbclid=IwAR1-Fz4-DvhmT43uMpKBAOQoNKWK-QKmOFbM9zFisiW6YDHe6vl7i6YhbXs#gid=692569495
Thanks to all who participated and submitted a log. There were so many
soapbox comments submitted that it will take a bit of time to get them
published - so stay tuned!

Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Happy 1st Day of Summer!

[Larry Makoski]

Happy 1st Day of Summer! And as in the past six years, Skeeter Numbers are
being issued for the 2017 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt.  This fun Summer time sprint
will be held on Sunday, August 20th.  But don't wait until the last minute
to get YOUR Skeeter number. Send an e-mail to w...@arrl.net along with your
name, call sign and the state you'll be operating from, and a Skeeter
number will be e-mailed back to you.

Need to know what all the buzz is about? See www.qsl.net/w2lj for all the
high flying details.

72 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] June NAQCC Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

The June NAQCC sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (June 13th,
EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT -
5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesaday,June 14th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases.

For all the "official" information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint/sprint201706.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other
important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and
DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in
the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer,
straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but
you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other
sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many
veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to
help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have
7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!


72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Results

[Larry Makoski]

A big and hearty "Thank You" to all who particpated in the 2015 NJQRP Skeeter 
Hunt last month. Wow, it was just a month ago?

The results and soapbox have been published for your perusal.

Scoreboard can be found at 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lcRvpNb2jwgyJsqruCdecNiWXNpi6yz2l4vvJucp0UE/edit#gid=307219926

And the soapbox can be found at http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%208

The main Skeeter Hunt page, if you want to take a gander at previous years 
results is (the links are at the bottom) http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

I am hoping (and will do my best) to get certificates out to those who earned 
them by the end of September.

See you again, on the second Sunday of August 2016!

72 de Larry W2LJ
NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Manager
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[Elecraft] August RFTB tonight!

[Larry Makoski]

Tonight is the August 2015 edition of the Run For The Bacon.
 
RFTB? What the heck is that?, you may be asking. 

RFTB is a friendly QRP Sprint that is held on the 3rd Sunday evening of every 
month, and is sponsored by the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club, International. 

The sprint is the same time, ragardless of time change:
East Coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time 
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time.
Mountains - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time.
West Coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time.

Complete rules can be found at http://fpqrp.org/pigrun

72, oo es see you on the bands!
Larry W2LJ - Flying Pig #612
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[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is a go!

[Larry Makoski]

Thanks to all who signed up to be Skeeters in the 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. The 
roster is set and there are 166 of you who signed up for numbers. My deepest 
thanks to all of you. Remember, you do not have to have a Skeeter number to 
play, so if you didn't sign up for one, don't feel left out or neglected. All 
QRPers, whether they be SSB or CW operators are invited to join in on the fun. 
Anyone who needs a last minute refresher on the rules can find them at 
www.qsl.net/w2lj
Be safe, have a great time and enjoy yourself and the great outdoors.
Please remember, all Log Summaries (actual logs are NOT needed) are due to be 
mailed to w...@arrl.net no later than Midnight, Monday August 24th.
72 de Larry W2LJ - Skeeter #13
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[Elecraft] Dis you have fun in SYBO and FOBB?

[Larry Makoski]

Did you have fun in the Flight of the Bumblebess last Sunday? I sure did!
What's that you say? The bad weather kept you inside? You had one of those 
dreaded other commitments and were unable to get on the air?
Fortunately for you, the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is NEXT Sunday, August 9th. If you 
missed SYBO or FOBB you still have a chance to get into the Great Outdoors, in 
the fresh air and sunshine to play radio if you want to. Be sure not to miss 
it! And while you're at it, sign up for a Skeeter number if you haven't already 
done so - all the details are at www.qsl.net/w2lj.
If you didn't miss SYBO or FOBB, here's your chance to beat your best score 
from the other two. See you on the airwaves soon!
The NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - fast becoming the premier outdoor QRP event in the 
month of August!
72 de Larry W2LJ - Skeeter #13
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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

[Larry Makoski]

The July sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (July 15th,
EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Thursday, July 16th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201507.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] Skeeter numbers issued starting Sunday

[Larry Makoski]

To all QRPers!
The 4th Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt will be held on Sunday, August 9th. In 
keeping with tradition, Skeeter numbers will begin to be issued on the First 
Day of Summer, which is this coming Sunday, June 21st.
You don't have to wait until Sunday to send in your request! Just send an 
e-mail to w...@arrl.net, to request a number, along with your name, call and 
the state you will be operating from. Whenever you make your request, from now 
until August 8th, you'll receive a confirming e-mail, along with your Skeeter 
number.
All the details for this soon-to-be Summer classic, can be found at 
www.qsl.net/w2lj
There are a few minor rule changes this year and they are detailed at the 
Website. And remember, the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is an SSB friendly event - there 
is a SSB category and even a mixed category for those who would like to give 
their microphones a workout.
Hope to see your e-mail in my inbox!
72 de Larry W2LJ - NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Manager
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[Elecraft] NAQCC Milliwatt Sprint Wednesday night

[Larry Makoski]

Tomorrow night, June 17th is the NAQCC June milliwatt sprint.  It will be held 
from 8:30-10:30PM EDT, 7:30-9:30PM CDT , 6:30-8:30PM MDT, 5:30-7:30PM PDT, 
which translates as Thursday, June 18th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201506mw.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information. The details differ a bit from our regular monthly sprints, so 
check them out beforehand.
See you on the bands with QRPp!
73 de Larry W2LJ on behalf of the NAQCC
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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

[Larry Makoski]

The June sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (June 9th,
EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesday, June 10th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201506.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint TUESDAY Night

[Larry Makoski]

The June sprint is this coming Tuesday (NOT Wednesday!) evening local time 
(June 9th,
EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesday, June 10th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201506.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

[Larry Makoski]

The March sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (March 18th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Thursday, March 19th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201503.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night!

[Larry Makoski]

NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

The February sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (February 10th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesday, February 11th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201502.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night!

[Larry Makoski]

NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night!

The January sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (January 21st,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Thursday, January 22nd, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201501.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] January RFTB Tomorrow Night!

[Larry Makoski]

Tomorrow night is the January 2015 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That 
friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP 
Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to 
say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/


73 de Larry W2LJ
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QRP ARCI# 4488


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[Elecraft] NAQCC 160 Meter Sprint Thursday Night

[Larry Makoski]

NAQCC 160 Meter Sprint Thursday night!

The January 160 Meter sprint is this coming Thursday evening local time 
(January 15th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Friday, January 16th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://naqcc.info/sprint201501_160.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

This is a special event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate in this Top Band Sprint - 
1805-1815 kHz.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] NAQCC MiliiWat Sprint Wednesday Night

[Larry Makoski]

NAQCC Milliwatt Sprint Wednesday night!

The December MilliWatt sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time 
(December 17th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Thursday, December 18th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://http://naqcc.info/sprint201412mw.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

This is a special event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRPp power levels (999 mW or less) to compete for prizes.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night

[Larry Makoski]

NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

The Decmeber sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (December 9th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesday, December 10th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://www.naqcc.info/sprint201411.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

[Larry Makoski]

NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night!

The November sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (November 19th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Thurday November 20th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the official information, please go to:

http://www.naqcc.info/sprint201411.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

Certificates: SWA (simple wire antennas) certificates by call area, VE and DX
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (New!). A Certificate for top score in the
GAIN antenna category.

Prizes: Too many to list!! - check out the prizes page on our website.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Skeeter Hunt 2014 Final Scores

[Larry Makoski]

Well, the deadline for log summaries for the 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt has come 
and gone. The NJQRP Club offers a hearty and well deserved Thank You! to all 
who participated. Thanks also for your enthusiasm which helps keep this event 
going from year to year. We're growing by little bits, and with your help, we 
aim to make the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt a must have / must do outdoor QRP event 
for summers to come!

So without further ado - the top five finishers are:

1st Place -KX0R - George - 20,680 points
2nd Place - NA3QC - The North American QRP CW Club Team - 13,368 points
3rd Place - N3CU - Ken - 12,717 points
4th Place - N0SS - The Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club Team - 8,836 points
5th Place - WA0ITP - Terry - 6,232 points

Certificates of Acheivement will be received by these fine Skeeters, as well as 
by those who finished top for their state or province, as well as the top 
finishers in the SSB and Mixed categories.  The top Non-Skeeter wil receive 
one as well.

To see the Scoreboard and the Sopabox comments, please see the links to those 
pages at http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

Thanks again and hope to catch you on the air for the NoGA Peanut Power Sprint 
this Spetember!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Last call for Skeeter Hunt Log Summaries

[Larry Makoski]

Log summaries are due NO LATER than 12:00 Midnight Saturday August 23/Sunday 
August 24.  This is the last call! At that time, results are frozen and I will 
go with what has been received. So please, if you have not e-mailed me your log 
summary, please do do before then!

Any questions, feel free to pop me an e-mail at w...@arrl.net or you can visit:

www.qsl.net/w2lj

for all the info.


Thanks!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Log Summaries

[Larry Makoski]

So far, I have received Skeeter summaries from the following:

WD4EXI
N4EWT
W3ATB
WA1GWH
K4ARQ
NA3V
WD8RIF
WB8ENE
N0YET
N2JJF
KB1PBA
K1SWL
K4YND
KQ2RP
K0ALN
WA4PIG
K0RGI
VE3XT
K2ULR
N4KGL
WA8REI
AD4S
K4UPG
WI2W
N1LT
W1PID
K2WO
K2AL
WB3GCK
WH6LE
WD4MSM
NQ2W
K2TD
AB4QL
N1ABS
AI4SV
W3BBO
K3RLL
AB9CA
WV0H
K7TQ
W4MPS
WA0ITP
N0SS
KX0R

If you don't see your call there, I need to hear from you! Remember, log 
summaries are due NO LATER than 12:00 Midnight Saturday August 23/Sunday August 
24.  At that time, results are frozen and we will go with what has been 
received. Summaries follow this fictional example:

Larry - W2LJ - NJ
Skeeter #4 - All CW
Skeeter QSOs - 23
Non-Skeeter QSOs - 5
DX QSOs - (if any)
S/P/Cs - 18
Station Class Multiplier X4
SKEETER Bonus - 100 points (and here is where you would list the callsigns of 
the stations you worked that qualify you for the bonus points),

I'm trying to keep current with this and am composing the Sopabox now so I can 
post the results as quickly as I can after next weekend.

Thanks!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt

[Larry Makoski]

On behalf of the New Jersey QRP Club, I'd like to thank all of you who 
participated in the 2014 Skeeter Hunt.  A good time was had by all!  We had a 
record 159 QRPers sign up for Skeeter numbers and so far 30 log summaries have 
been submitted. An event like this cannot be a success without your 
participation, and it seems like we're getting that and more - we're growing in 
size!

Don't fret about submitting your log as you still have time - but not forever! 
Log submissions are due when the clock strikes Midnight on Sunday, August 24th 
turning into Monday, Augyst 25th - that's two whole weeks after the event.  You 
can send your summaries, soapbox comments and photos to w...@arrl.net

And if you didn't have a Skeeter number, but you joined in on the fun, send in 
your summary anyway. We've already received two submissions from Non-Skeeters 
and the highest scoring wingless one will also receive a certificate,

Thanks again!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt

[Larry Makoski]

Calling all QRPers!

The 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is just a few short weeks away!  Get into the great 
outdoors with your QRP gear and have a ton of fun!

All the rules and details can be found at: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

And you can apply for a Skeeter Number by sending an e-mail to w...@arrl.net
Just send your name, your call, and the state you intend to operate from - it's 
as simple as that!

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[Elecraft] RFTB Tomorrow night

[Larry Makoski]

Tomorrow night is the March 2014 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That
friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs
QRP Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun
and to say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

73 de Larry W2LJ
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QRP ARCI# 4488
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[Elecraft] RFTB Tonight!

[Larry Makoski]

Tonight is the October 2013 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That
friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs
QRP Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun
and to say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

73 de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612
QRP ARCI# 4488
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[Elecraft] RFTB Tonight

[Larry Makoski]

Tonight night is the MayJune 2013 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That 
friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP 
Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to 
say Hi to friends, old and new.

I know it's Father's Day and you may be spending quality time with your 
families; but if you get a chance to get some shack time, there should be 
activity.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday Night

[Larry Makoski]

Tomorrow night is the May 2013 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That friendly 
lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur 
Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi 
to friends, old and new.

If you're coming back from Dayton and have some energy left - join us (maybe on 
that new radio you just bought?)  If you didn't go to Dayton - then have at it 
and have fun!

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

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[Elecraft] 2013 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Announcement

[Larry Makoski]

The NJQRP Club is announcing the Second Annual  Skeeter Hunt.  The objective 
is to get QRPers out of their shacks for the day; and into the fresh air and 
sunshine, to spread their wings and fill the airwaves with Skeeters.  While 
commercial equipment can certainly utilized, bonus multipliers will be awarded 
for those who personally home brewed their own or kit built their own equipment 
(equipment not built by the operator would not count as either home brewed or 
kit built - it would be considered commercial equipment).  This year, the event 
is to be held on Sunday August 11th.  It will be a four hour sprint - from 
17:00 UTC to 21:00 UTC (1:00 TO 5:00 PM EDT).

The theme for this year is bodies of water.  We all know that Skeeters love 
the water.  While we don’t want you going anywhere near actual Skeeter breeding 
grounds, we encourage operating near any local rivers, brooks, creeks, lakes, 
ponds, reservoirs, or even near a bay or the sea shore!  Please make sure to 
take pictures and tell us about it in your Soapbox comments. (Bird baths, 
swimming pools, old tires filled with water, buckets, Dixie cups, etc. will NOT 
count for the contest!)

Stations who wish to be designated as Skeeters can get a Skeeter number by 
requesting one by sending an e-mail to w...@arrl.net  Please let me know if you 
intend to operate from a state other than your home state as listed on QRZ. 
Skeeter numbers will be issued from May through the day before the event. The 
official Website for the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

Station Classes and Multipliers
X1 Home stations - commercial equipment
X2 Home stations - home brewed or kit built equipment
X3 Portable station - commercial equipment
X4 Portable station - home brewed or kit built equipment

Portable stations cannot use permanent antennas, i.e you can't work from your 
backyard, hook up to your dipole or tower and yagi and be considered a portable 
station. Also, portable stations cannot be connected to the local power grid - 
alternative energy sources must be used - solar, battery, wind, etc.

Multi-Op Stations: - Great idea!  Want to get together with some of your best 
buds to have a barbeque and hunt some Skeeters?  FB deal, OM!  When you send in 
your log, send the calls of everyone who participated under that call and or 
Skeeter number.  And remember to send pictures of your group for the soapbox!

Suggested Call - Either CQ QRP or CQ BZZ

Exchange -
Skeeter Stations - RST, S/P/C, Skeeter number
Non-Skeeter Stations - RST, S/P/C, Output power

Modes – CW, SSB (new for this year!)
Power - 5W max CW, 10 Watts max SSB

Scoring -
Working a Skeeter Station - 2 points
Working a non-Skeeter Station - 1 point
Work a WAE station - 3 points  - Yes! The Worked All Europe contest (CW) is the 
same day - working DX stations (different continent) will get you extra points!

Total score equals the number of QSO points times the number of S/P/Cs worked 
on all bands (stations can be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and S/P/C 
credit) times the multiplier for station class. For example, if you work W2LJ 
on 20 and 40 Meters, it counts as 2 QSOs and NJ counts for a S/P/C on each band.

Bonus points – An extra 500 points can be added to your score if you operate 
near a lake, stream, river, pond, beach, etc. as stated above  Please send a 
photo of your set up, along with your log submission in order to claim points.

Suggested frequencies:
The QRP Watering Holes

For CW
80 Meters ~ 3.560 MHz
40 Meters ~ 7.040 and 7.030 MHz - also consider using from 7.114 to 7.122 MHz 
for a slower speed CW area.  We want to have everyone involved!
20 Meters ~ 14.060 MHz
15 Meters ~ 21.060 MHz
10 Meters ~ 28.060 MHz

For SSB
80 Meters ~ 3.985 MHz
40 Meters ~ 7.285 MHz
20 Meters ~ 14.285 MHz
15 Meters ~ 21.385 MHz
10 Meters ~ 28.885 MHz

These are suggested starting points, of course. Feel free to spread out and 
give your Skeeter wings a chance to do their thing.

Categories: CW Only and SSB Only, or Mixed Operating will be considered 
separate categories. Please indicate with your log summary which category you 
are participating as.

Log summaries, photos and soapbox comments can be sent to w...@arrl.net no 
later than 14 days after the event.  Certificates will be issued to the top 
scorers of each category as well as others to be determined. Here's an example 
of a summary that should be used:

Larry - W2LJ - NJ
Skeeter #4 - All CW
Skeeter QSOs - 23
Non-Skeeter QSOs - 5
DX QSOs - (if any)
S/P/Cs - 18
Station Class Multiplier X4
Claiming Bonus - No

If you send me all that information, I will figure out your score for you.

Hope to hear and work all of you during this year's event. Special thanks to 
the NJQRP club for their sponsorship!

72 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

[Larry Makoski]

It's going to be the 3rd Sunday in April!

So join us for that friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at 
the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to 
have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

Keep in mind to keep checking 7.030.7 MHz for those who are operating crystal 
controlled Pig Rigs.


73 de Larry W2LJ
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QRP ARCI# 4488


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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

[Larry Makoski]

Faith and Begorra! 

I hope yourself will be wearin' a bit o' the green and will be joining the rest 
of us fine Piggies for the March edition of the RFTB, this Sunday night - St. 
Paddy's Day.

Me darlin' mother-in-law, who was born and bred in Donegal explained to me that 
the American custom of eating corned beef and cabbage came about because the 
original Irish immigrants to these fine shores couldn't afford the traditional 
St. Paddy's Day meal - ham.  

HAM?!?  Why we'd be cannibals, we Piggies would be!

So join us for that friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at 
the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to 
have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

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And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

Keep in mind to keep checking 7.030.7 MHz for those who are operating crystal 
controlled Pig Rigs.

And mind you, if you can't be wearin' a bit o' the green, then maybe you join 
us with a green pint in hand.  Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

Erin go Bragh

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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

[Larry Makoski]

Faith and Begorra! 

I hope yourself will be wearin' a bit o' the green and will be joining the rest 
of us fine Piggies for the March edition of the RFTB, this Sunday night - St. 
Paddy's Day.

Me darlin' mother-in-law, who was born and bred in Donegal explained to me that 
the American custom of eating corned beef and cabbage came about because the 
original Irish immigrants to these fine shores couldn't afford the traditional 
St. Paddy's Day meal - ham.  

HAM?!?  Why we'd be cannibals, we Piggies would be!

So join us for that friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at 
the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to 
have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

Keep in mind to keep checking 7.030.7 MHz for those who are operating crystal 
controlled Pig Rigs.

And mind you, if you can't be wearin' a bit o' the green, then maybe you join 
us with a green pint in hand.  Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

Erin go Bragh

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

[Larry Makoski]

ARRL DX Contest got you down?  Itching to get in a CW contest; but the speeds 
are just a tad too high for you?  We have the answer!

This Sunday night is the Februaryt 2013 Run For The Bacon.  That friendly lil' 
ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio 
Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to 
friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

Keep in mind to keep checking 7.030.7 MHz for those who are operating crystal 
controlled Pig Rigs.

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

[Larry Makoski]

This Sunday night is the very first 2013 Run For The Bacon.  That friendly lil' 
ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio 
Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to 
friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

Conditions have been pretty good on 80 Meters the past few nights - hope to 
hear you all on the bands.

73 de Larry W2LJ
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QRP ARCI# 4488


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[Elecraft] December RFTB Tonight

[Larry Makoski]

Chirstmas is coming upon as quickly.  In the midst of your decorating, tree 
trimming, light hanging and cookie baking, take a breather from the frenzy and 
get some radio time in!

Tonight is the Decmber 2012 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That friendly 
lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur 
Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi 
to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

And hey, don't forget the 2012 Zombie Shuffle is this coming Friday!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Doomsday - The End Of The World, Special Event

[Larry Makoski]

On 11/17/2012 9:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
 Get on the air for your last QSO!
 QSLs are available, but whether or not they are sent depend on the
 outcome of the world after Dec 21, 2012.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 -

Zombie Shuffle is that night!

http://w2lj.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-zombie-shuffle-has-been-moved.html

73 de Larry W2LJ

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[Elecraft] November RFTB Sunday Night

[Larry Makoski]

Sunday night is the Novermber 2012 edition of the Run For The Bacon.  That 
friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP 
Amateur Radio Club International.  Join us for a spell to have some fun and to 
say Hi to friends, old and new.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://fpqrp.org/pigrun/

And to all Flying Pig members, this is a great opportunity to work a bunch of 
your fellow piggies and then enter your contacts into the WAP log.

And hey, Happy Thanksgiving this coming Thursday!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems...

[Larry Makoski]

On 11/14/2012 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote:
 people on this list with their K3's...

 I am having apprehension about ordering one.

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Got mine in June of this year (kit - 10W version).  It went together as 
smooth as butter and has been a blast to use.

So glad I took the plunge!

Larry W2LJ

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Re: [Elecraft] K1 bag

[Larry Makoski]

On 10/17/2012 2:04 PM, John wrote:
 I need a shoulder bag that will hold a K1, a 12 volt, 7amp gel cell, a key 
 and a Par 10-20-40 antenna.  I would prefer one with a separate compartment 
 for the K1.  Any suggestions? 73, John

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Lowepro Traveler 150

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question

[Larry Makoski]

On 10/13/2012 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
 OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did not 
 see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the filter.  
 Where is this located?

This was mentioned several times here on the KX3 reflector.  I didn't 
know about this either, until I saw a post by Don W3PFR, affirming this 
fact.

Larry W2LJ

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Re: [Elecraft] Unhappy With Your KX3?

[Larry Makoski]

On 8/3/2012 8:59 PM, Harry White wrote:
 Here in Maine the KX3 would be classified as a blivet, two pounds of
 you-know-what in a one pound bag.
Wow!

I know that Elecraft fans can be over enthusiastic, at times.  But that 
comment is a bit over the top, IMHO.

The radio may have some developmental faults, but two pounds of 
you-know-what?

Hardly.

Larry W2LJ

Just sayin'


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Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name!

[Larry Makoski]

On 7/15/2012 6:18 PM, Nick-WA5BDU wrote:
 I still can't get myself to pronounce the name correctly.  For me it's
 L-Craft.


Ele as in Elegant!

Larry W2LJ

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Re: [Elecraft] OT - station pistol size

[Larry Makoski]

On 7/3/2012 3:39 PM, Robert G. Strickland wrote:
 Hello, all...

 I made a comment in another thread that my station was a little
 pistol. That got me thinking and wondering about how to size a ham
 station. Big Guns are rather obvious. Now, how about a small gun, a
 big pistol, a little pistol, and finally bow and arrow? Clearly,
 this is very subjective, For example, my station: in the city on a small
 lot, SkyHawk at 60ft, 80/40m compromise wires, nothing on 160m, 500w
 amp, and K3. I can jst get into the top 10 in the CQWWcw from WNY
 [most of the time], I've worked 335 DX on assorted bands, 5Band-DXCC is
 forever waiting on 80m, and it's generally hard to hold a run frequency
 when a band opens strongly. What size is this station? Anyone who comes
 up with pea shooter will be so noted g. How about your station?
 Happy 4th.

 ...robert

Finally, as in the lowest output used to be referred to as a peanut 
whistle.

Larry W2LJ

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Build video

[Larry Makoski]

On 6/6/2012 8:47 PM, TJ Campie wrote:

 Everyone - thank you for watching my KX3 build!  It was fun to have 
 everyone along for the ride. Unfortunately it won't let me put it on 
 youtube since it is 3 hours long, but the video is viewable on 
 ustreams website: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/23127348


 Keep an eye out for more!

 73, W0EA
 TJ

TJ,

Thanks for the tip about the speaker grill. I didn't see that note 
anywhere.  But there IS distortion with it in, so I took mine out.  No 
vibrations now.

Larry W2LJ

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[Elecraft] November RFTB- Sunday night!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

Hello everyone!

Hard to believe that it's the 3rd Sunday in November already! Before you know 
it, Thanksgiving will be upon us.  So we have something for you to be 
pre-thankful for.  It's RFTB weekend!.

The Flying Pig's monthly Run For the Bacon QRP CW contest is this Sunday 
night!  After a long day of raking leaves and cleaning gutters take some time 
for yourself to enjoy QRP and Amateur Radio.

This friendly, low pressure, 2 hour sprint runs from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern 
Standard Time.

For all the details, please visit  http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php

The Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is now maintaining an archive of previous pig-runs 
for your viewing pleasure.


See you in the troughs!

73 de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612

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[Elecraft] Run For the Bacon - Sunday night!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

Hello everyone!

Holy cow!  Is it the third Sunday in October already?  Where's the time going 
to?

The Flying Pig's monthly Run For the Bacon QRP CW contest is this Sunday 
night!  The last one before Halloween and the last one before Election Day and 
the last one for this year in Daylight Savings Time!

This friendly, low pressure, 2 hour sprint runs from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern 
DST.

For all the details, please visit  http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php

The Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is now maintaining an archive of previous pig-runs 
for your viewing pleasure.


See you in the troughs!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Run For the Bacon - tonight!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

Hello everyone!

The Flying Pig's monthly Run For the Bacon QRP CW contest is tonight!

This friendly, low pressure, 2 hour sprint runs from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern 
DST.

For all the details, please visit  http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php

The Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is now maintaining an archive of previous pig-runs 
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See you in the troughs!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Sunday Night - Run For the Bacon

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

This Sunday night s the July Run For the Bacon, which is a friendly two hour 
QRP Sprint sponsored by the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International.

It's looking like Sunday is going to be a hot one across a lot of the country.  
Maybe the hot weather will induce the ionosphere to be hot and give us great 
conditions for the Sprint!  Well, we can hope, anyway!

For the details and the Autolog, please visit :

http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php

See you there!  And by the way, think of this as a warm up for the Flight of 
the Bumblebees to be held next Sunday!

Oink, oink es 73 de Larry W2LJ
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Re: [Elecraft] RFTB Sunday Night

[Larry Makoski]

Kevin,

The Flying Pigs don't own any frequency!  Start up the net wherever you 
feel you can.  We'll work around you! ;)


73 de Larry W2LJ

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[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday Night

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

This Sunday night is the night for May's Run For The Bacon.

If you're returning from Dayton; I hope you'll still have enough energy to join 
us!

As always, the details for this funfilled 2 hour QRP Sprint can be found at:

http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Tomorrow night is RFTB !!!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

Tomorrow night is Run For The Bacon night.  The monthly QRP Sprint sponsored 
by the Flying Pigs QRP Club International.

For full details, please visit http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

This coming Tuesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for April, 2008.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200804.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies, this month's 
Special Award, which will be awarded to the highest place scorer to make at 
least 5 or more contacts on EACH band (80, 40, 20 Meters).

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, 
straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate; but you must use QRP 
power levels to compete for awards.

Come join us and have a real good time!

73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #035

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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

This coming Wednesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for March, 2008.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200803.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies, this month's 
Special Award, which will be dedcated to those of us who use indoor antennas

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, 
straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate; but you must use QRP 
power levels to compete for awards.

Come join us and have a real good time!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] RFTB - tonight!

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

The March Run for the Bacon is tonight; and I apologize for the short notice!  
I just now realized today is the 3rd Sunday of the month!

Sunday night - March 16th from:
9 - 11 PM EDT
8 - 10 PM CDT
7 - 9 PM MDT
6 - 8 PM PDT

This is a 2 hour, fun filled, friendly QRP CW contest open to ALL radio 
amateurs. Membership in the Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is not required. For the scoop 
on the details, please go to:

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This month, in addition to the normal certificates, there WILL BE A 1ST PLACE 
PRIZE 
This month's top place scorer (who has not qualified for winning a prize so far 
in 2008) will win a set of Flying Pigs coasters!  You can quaff a few brews and 
prevent your beer glass/mug from damaging your table.

Please use the Autolog; and have your entry posted at no later than March 23rd.

Hope to catch you on the bands; and good luck to all!

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] VP6DX

[Larry Makoski]

Just worked 'em with 5 Watts - 2210 UTC on 18.076.
They're 599 in NJ and listening 1 up.

Even though I don't have one - tnx Elecraft for those K3's!

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[Elecraft] Run For The Bacon - Sunday Night

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

The February Run for the Bacon is tomorrow night; and this month there is a 
twist.

Sunday night - February 17th from:
9 - 11 PM EST
8 - 10 PM CST
7 - 9 PM MST
6 - 8 PM PST

This is a 2 hour, fun filled, friendly QRP CW contest open to ALL radio 
amateurs.  Membership in the Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is not required.  For the 
scoop on the details, please go to:

http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php

This month, in addition to the normal certificates, there WILL BE A 1ST PLACE 
PRIZE 
I was presented with a lovely Flying Pigs wrist watch; and this will be awarded 
to the top finisher in tomorrow night's contest!  While membership in the 
Flying Pigs is not required to enter the contest, it IS required if you'd like 
to have a shot at winning this watch.

Please use the Autolog; and have your entry posted at no later than February 
23rd.

Hope to catch you on the bands; and good luck to all!

73 de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612

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[Elecraft] NAQCC February Sprint - Tuesday

[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

This coming Tuesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for February, 2008.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200802.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies, this month's 
Special Award, etc.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, 
straight key and bug fans.  All are welcome to participate; but you must use 
QRP power levels to compete for awards.

Come join us and have a real good time!

73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #035


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[Elecraft] Thursday night - special NAQCC 160M Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

We are offering a second edition of our special 160M sprint which is now 
going to be an annual event a day or two before the January CQWW 160M 
Contest. We were pleased with the response (22 logs showing 51 different 
participants) to our initial offering last year and feel it is something 
our members really like. It is also an opportunity to do some final 160M 
testing before the CQ Contest. Some members don't believe QRP and simple 
wire antennas work well on 160M. This also provides a chance for them to 
prove themselves wrong. QRP does work well on 160M just as on any other 
band, even with simple small wire antennas.


RULES specific to this sprint:

Date and time:
Friday, January 25, 2007 from 0130-0330Z which is Thursday evening here 
in the USA


Bands Used This Sprint:
160 meters only (1810 kHz +/- 3kHz)

Entry Deadline:
All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on Jan 31, 2008.

73 de Larry W2LJ
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[Elecraft] Run for the Bacon - tomorrow night!

[Larry Makoski]

The January Run for the Bacon is tomorrow night!

Sunday night - January 20th from:
9 - 11 PM EST
8 - 10 PM CST
7 - 9 PM MST
6 - 8 PM PST

This is a 2 hour, fun filled, friendly QRP CW contest open to ALL radio 
amateurs.  Membership in the Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is not required.  For 
the scoop on the details, please go to:


http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php

Hope to catch you on the bands!

73 de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612

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[Elecraft] December NAQCC Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its 
monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Wednesday December 13th,  0130-0330 UTC
(Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 10:30 
EST, 7:30 - 9:30 CST, 6:30 - 8:30 MST and 5:30 - 7:30 PST.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
Our special award this month is a simple one. One certificate goes to 
the longest licensed ham and one to the most recently licensed. The year 
of your FIRST ham license is the determining factor. You need not have 
kept the license active continuously. You must also make at least 5 
QSO's in the sprint to be considered for the SA.


Autologger SA info:
Eligible for the Special Award...' box - Select Yes
Special Award info...' box - Put the year of your first ham license

Prize:
Continuing this month we are giving away a set of CD's to one 
participant according to the following rules:


1. The participant meeting the requirements below and posting the 
highest score will be the winner of a set of CD's in the following 
months: July, August, September, October, November, January, February, 
March, April, and May.
A. Requirements: The participant must be a NAQCC member and can not have 
won a CD set previously.
B. If the highest scorer does not meet the requirements, then the CD set 
winner will be the next highest scorer who does meet the requirements.


2. Twice a year - in the December and June sprints, the winner will be a 
participant drawn at random who meets the requirements in 1A and who 
makes at least 5 QSO's in the sprint.


3. Club Officers (WY3H (ex-KB3LFC), K3WWP, W2LJ, K5DUZ, KD2MX) are not 
eligible.


REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win the CDs; 
and there's still plenty of time to join before Wednesday  night's 
sprint. To join the NAQCC, please visit: 
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on December 18th, 2007. So 
submit as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


NEW! NEW! NEW!
Be sure to use the new NAQCC Sprint Autologger feature!  Please visit 
http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/sprintlog.html after the Sprint to send 
in your entry!


For further information, please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200712.html

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[Elecraft] November NAQCC Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding 
its monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Thursday  November 22nd,  0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Wednesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 
10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30 PDT.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
Our special award this month goes to the one who has the highest score 
and uses a homebrew straight key. If a 1st or 2nd place certificate 
winner also qualifies for winning the SA, the SA goes to the next 
highest scorer. That is because we want as many members as possible to 
receive one of our certificates. You must indicate in your report if you 
are applying for the SA, and include a picture of your straight key.


Autologger SA info: To be eligible for the SA, you must select Yes in 
the 'Eligible for the Special Award...' box. Nothing need be put in 
the 'Special Award info...' box. You will have to submit your key 
picture in a separate email.


Prize:
Continuing this month we are giving away a set of CD's to one 
participant according to the following rules:


1. The participant meeting the requirements below and posting the 
highest score will be the winner of a set of CD's in the following 
months: July, August, September, October, November, January, February, 
March, April, and May.
A. Requirements: The participant must be a NAQCC member and can not have 
won a CD set previously.
B. If the highest scorer does not meet the requirements, then the CD set 
winner will be the next highest scorer who does meet the requirements.


2. Twice a year - in the December and June sprints, the winner will be a 
participant drawn at random who meets the requirements in 1A and who 
makes at least 5 QSO's in the sprint.


3. Club Officers (WY3H (ex-KB3LFC), K3WWP, W2LJ, K5DUZ, KD2MX) are not 
eligible.


REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win the CDs; 
and there's still plenty of time to join before Wednesday  night's 
sprint. To join the NAQCC, please visit: 
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on November 28th, 2007. So 
submit as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


NEW! NEW! NEW!
Be sure to use the new NAQCC Sprint Autologger feature!  Please visit 
http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/sprintlog.html after the Sprint to send 
in your entry!


For further information, please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200711.html

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[Elecraft] October RFTB

[Larry Makoski]

This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International 
will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon.  This is a friendly, two 
hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 
9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0100-0300 UTC Monday).


You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 
Meters.  Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 
21.062, and 28.062 MHz.


The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs 
membership number.  If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would 
like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on 
.http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/  Otherwise, non-members can just use 
their output power figure.


You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : 
http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp
or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page.  The 
deadline for logs is October 28th at 2400 UTC.


Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening!

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QRP - When you care to send the very least!

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[Elecraft] Call for Winter QRP Foxes

[Larry Makoski]

So far we have only a small number of folks who have volunteered to be 
foxes for the upcoming winter foxhunts which start on Tuesday, Oct. 
30th...Yes that's only about 2 weeks away.


If you participate in the foxhunts PLEASE consider applying to be a fox 
ASAP via.


For 40 meters... http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/fap40.htm

For 80 meters..  http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/fap80.htm

And, I know, we call it an application process.  Don't let it scare 
you.  Its just our simplified way for you to provide some information 
and for those of us preparing the schedule to know about your desire to 
participate.


So..how about it?   Let's get the winter foxhunt season off to a 
good start...PLEASE APPLY TODAY.


72
Jerry N9AW

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[Elecraft] NAQCC October Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its 
monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Wednesday  October 10th, 0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 10:30 
EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30 PDT.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
Our special award this month goes to the one who has the most QSO's with 
our special event call N3A/# in their log. We will have N3A/# calls from 
all 10 call areas active in the sprint. In case of a tie, the SA goes to 
the one with the highest score. If a 1st or 2nd place certificate winner 
also qualifies for winning the SA, the SA goes to the next highest 
scorer. That is because we want as many members as possible to receive 
one of our certificates. You must indicate in your report if you are 
applying for the SA, and how many N3A/# QSO's are in your log.


The following are our operators:

1 call area - N3A/1 - N1LU (NH)
2 call area - N3A/2 - KD2MX (NJ)
3 call area - N3A/3 - WY3H (PA)
4 call area - N3A/4 - AA4W (FL)
5 call area - N3A/5 - AE5BH (TX)
6 call area - N3A/6 - K6BBQ (CA)
7 call area - N3A/7 - WY7N (UT)
8 call area - N3A/8 - WB8LZG (MI)
9 call area - N3A/9 - W9ILF (IN)
0 call area - N3A/0 - NO2D (CO)

Prize:
We have TWO prizes this month.

Karl N3IJR has kindly donated a Hendricks DC40 QRP Transceiver kit to be 
given away in honor of the NAQCC's 3rd Anniversary this month. Club 
President Tom WY3H has decided it will be awarded to the highest scoring 
MEMBER who has never previously won a 1st or 2nd place certificate in 
our sprints nor won any other physical prize. In case you don't remember 
if you've ever won anything, here is a list of winners. Club officers 
not eligible. So if you qualify to be a winner, get geared up for a 
maximum effort this month to win this very nice prize. Tie breaking 
procedures will be the same as for our regular CD's giveaway below.


Continuing this month we are giving away a set of CD's to one 
participant according to the following rules:


1. The participant meeting the requirements below and posting the 
highest score will be the winner of a set of CD's in the following 
months: July, August, September, October, November, January, February, 
March, April, and May.
A. Requirements: The participant must be a NAQCC member and can not have 
won a CD set previously. Previous winners are:

K4BAI (Jul 07)
K1EV (Aug 07)
KI4GLH (Sep 07)
B. If the highest scorer does not meet the requirements, then the CD set 
winner will be the next highest scorer who does meet the requirements.


REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win the CDs; 
and there's still plenty of time to join before Tuesday  night's sprint. 
To join the NAQCC, please visit: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on October 16th 2007. So 
submit as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


NEW! NEW! NEW!
Be sure to use the new NAQCC Sprint Autologger feature!  Please visit 
http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/sprintlog.html after the Sprint to send 
in your entry!


For further information, please visit:  
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[Elecraft] Elecraft Awards

[Larry Makoski]

None have been applied for lately - but would anyone like to take over 
the job of Elecraft Awards Administrator?

I can set you up with the proper Corel files.  Please reply off list.

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QRP - When you care to send the very least!

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update

[Larry Makoski]

Jim Wiley wrote:


Am I the only one who finds the jive translation less than funny?  
Can we please have no more of this?   This reflector is a wonderful 
place to learn about Elecraft products and get help when needed.  
There are adequate other venues for denigrating humor.  This reflector 
is not one of those places.



Or am I just an old fuddy-duddy?

I think several of us need to lighten up a bit.  If you see something 
you don't like you can either make liberal use of your Delete Key or 
change to a different reflector.  IMHO, I think too many of us get 
offended too fast; and maybe we need to develop thicker skins, perhaps.


Nowhere in the Constitution are you guaranteed the right to not be offended.

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QRP - When you care to send the very least!

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[Elecraft] NJQRP Homebrewer Sprint this Sunday!

[Larry Makoski]

It's that time of year, again!  Time for the Fall edition of the NJQRP 
Homebrewer Sprint. It will be held this Sunday night (Monday morning UTC 
time).  So put on your headphones, grab your key and come join us for a 
spell.  Work a half-hour, work an hour, work all four!  The point is to 
join in and have some fun!


This time, however, this will be a CW ONLY event, due to the lack of 
PSK-31 entries.


Mission: Promote homebrewed  homemade equipment on the air 
together. Kits are considered homebrew.  Anyone with ANY equipment can 
enter; and is highly encouraged to do so!


Sponsor:New Jersey QRP Club ( http://www.njqrp.org )

When:The fourth Monday in March and in September,  -0400 UTC
  (Sunday evening in USA/Canada)

Modes:   CW only, starting this edition, QRP friendly frequencies 
recommended on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters.


Exchange:   RST - State/Province/Country - Power out

QSO Points:
2 Commercial Equipment
3 Homebrew Xmtr or Rcvr
4 Homebrew Xmtr AND Rcvr or Xcvr
(Kits are okay for homebrew)

Power Mult:  The highest power used during the contest determines the 
multiplier ...

a) 5W = X1
b) 1-5W = X7
c) 250mW - 1W = X10
d) 250mW or less = X15

Multiplier:  State/Province/Country for all bands. The same station may 
be worked on more than one band for QSO points and

SPC credit.

SCORE:  Points(total for all bands)
x SPC (total for all bands)
x power multiplier.

Awards:  Awards:  Special certificates will be awarded.

Results:  Sprint results will be published on the NJQRP Web pages

Logs: Entries must be received by 30 days from the contest. The log 
sheets and summary should be included. E-mail logs are accepted in text 
form. (No word processor files etc). Also paper logs are ok.  Include an 
SASE or E-mail address for the results, if desired. Please include your 
Soapbox info with your equipment and exploits.


Send logs to:

Larry Makoski, W2LJ
327 Clinton Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

or send by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Spring 2007 Results

N4BPBob 19964 pts
WG7YBob  7772 pts
KR1SJim  5824 pts
KG4WEd   3570 pts
AB1AV   Bill 2268 pts
KD2MX   Paul 1792 pts
WB8LZG  Gregg1512 pts
K8KFJ   Gary  840 pts
W1PID   Jim   224 pts
W5ESE   Scott 168 pts
VE3HUR  Don   112 pts

Soapbox:

I didn't hear much except static crashes - no AGC isn't nice
on the eardrums! - VE3HUR

Where was the activity???  Quit after the first two hours for lack of 
anyone to work. - N4BP


I set up my DSWs and listened for the first half hour on 40 and 80. I didn't hear anyone 
playing! So I quit. Then I thought,  I can't quit. So I listened on 40 with 
the FT-900. There was Bob, N4BP. The only player. I worked him and quit again. Then I 
listened again an hour later. 40 was very dead. But Bob had moved to 80 and I worked him 
there. Then I picked up Bill AB1AV and KG4W in VA. So I quit this sprint 3 times. - W1PID

Thanks for a fun contest. But where did everyone go after 0200Z??? I guess 
conditions really went downhill after that, but tried to keep going right to 
the end. Big surprise was WB8LZG, who I was sure was QRO, he was so loud. 
Really enjoyed getting a 119 from Bulgaria! - KR1S

My 20m antenna isn't the greatest so I decided to fire up on 40m.  I was hoping 
I'd find enough Qs there to keep me somewhat busy.  However, that didn't turn 
out to be the case.  Since I didn't have 80m in the K1, I decided to stick it 
out there on 40 for a bit but the sparce activity continued.  I never did get 
to work any west coast stations.  I heard K7TQ work N4BP but then he 
disappeared.  Anyway, I thank the sponsor for this event and the opportunity to
work other homebrewers and play radio. - K8KFJ

Participation seemed light, or perhaps propagation only covered the East Coast. 
 N4BP was loud as usual, but KD2MX was really booming in.  Maybe I'm not a 
contester, since I quit at bedtime, but I was glad to catch this sprint. - AB1AV

This is my entry for the HB Sprint on Sunday night 3-25-07. This is my 1st 
effort in the event.
- KG4W

The bands were very noisy and I lost a couple of potential QSOs in the QRN. 
Seemed like activity was way off from last year or conditions were worse then 
they seemed as QSOs were few and far between. - KD2MX

Very gud signals on the band tonight. W4QO was booming into Michigan with just 
400mw !  WOW !  Great signal.  Band went long abt 0130 Z here. Lots of fun es a 
gud turnout. - WB8LZG

Thanks alot for sponsoring the event. Didn't hear much activity, but decided to 
send in a log anyway

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / HexKey discovery

[Larry Makoski]

I have Elecraft HexKey #016 and have had NO problem.  It has stayed put 
where I placed it since Day 1.  It's a joy to use and is by far the 
finest set of paddles I have ever had the pleasure to own and use.


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[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint clarification

[Larry Makoski]

Sorry for the confusion - the Sprint is Wednesday evening - Thursday 
morning UTC time.


NOT Tuesday evening as I had erroneously posted.

Glad to see you're all paying attention!

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[Elecraft] NAQCC September Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding 
its monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Thursday September 20th, 0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 10:30 
EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30 PDT.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
The purpose of having a special award is to perhaps award a certificate 
to someone who knows they can't win one of the regular 1st/2nd/TNW 
certificates, but would still like one of our beautiful NAQCC 
certificates to display in the shack. Our special award this month goes 
to the one with the highest score using 4 watts or less power. If the 
highest scorer wins a 1st or 2nd place certificate, then the SA goes to 
the next highest scorer. 


Prize:
Continuing this month we are giving away a set of CD's to one 
participant according to the following rules:


1. The participant meeting the requirements below and posting the 
highest score will be the winner of a set of CD's in the following 
months: July, August, September, October, November, January, February, 
March, April, and May.
A. Requirements: The participant must be a NAQCC member and can not have 
won a CD set previously. Previous winners are:

K4BAI (Jul 07)
K1EV (Aug 07)
B. If the highest scorer does not meet the requirements, then the CD set 
winner will be the next highest scorer who does meet the requirements.


REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win the CDs; 
and there's still plenty of time to join before Tuesday  night's sprint. 
To join the NAQCC, please visit: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on September 26th 2007. So 
submit as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


NEW! NEW! NEW!
Be sure to use the new NAQCC Sprint Autologger feature!  Please visit 
http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/sprintlog.html after the Sprint to send 
in your entry!


For further information, please visit:  
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[qrp-l.org] RFTB tonight

[Larry Makoski]

Guys,

My sincerest apologies!  RFTB tonight, as usual.

I've been pre-occupied all day - my mother-in-law broke her hip and is 
in the hospital.  It's a bad situation; but not as bad as it could be.

Thanks for your indulgence!

73 de Larry W2LJ

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[Elecraft] Foxtravaganza Summer 2007

[Larry Makoski]

To all QRP Fox hunters:

It has been past practice to end a Fox Hunt season with a little 
excersize that we like to call a Foxtravaganza.  A blow out where ALL 
the Foxes, alternates and Fox Hunt Committee members get on the air at 
the same time to see how many pelts  can be given out.  It's also a last 
ditch effort to put off the post season blues for one more week for 
those of us who go into post-Fox Hunt season depression!


So ... you are all invited to come out and play for one more 
Thursday night - next Thursday night, September 20th.  The Foxtravaganza 
will be held during the regular Foxhunt time, 0100-0230 UTC 
(technically, that's Friday morning UTC time!).  Set your radio anywhere 
between 14.050 and 14.070 and start listening for stations calling CQ 
FOX and start chasing those pelts!  And hey, since there's a lot of us 
- don't feel that you have to be constrained by the 050 - 070 frequency 
range.  It won't hurt to spread things out a bit!


On Tuesday and Wednesday the Foxes should start making announcements to 
declare whether or not they will be participating.  If EVERYONE 
participates, here's a roll call of stations you can expect to hear:


N1FN
WC7S
AA4N
K4BAI
W5KDJ
KV2X
NK6A
K3ESE
N1IX
N0IT
K5GQ
KZ5J
K4OSO
KC2EGL
K0FRP
KE0N
K0EVZ
N9AW
N9NE
VE5RC
and yours truly, W2LJ

There won't be any scorekeeping; but feel free to post your soapbox 
comments to QFOX afterwards, should you so desire. As always, full 
details can be found at:  http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/


Hope to hear you all on the air next Thursday night.  The Foxtravaganza 
will coincide nicely with the official end of Summer 2007.  And once 
again, THANK YOU all so much for making this past Summer season a 
bonafide success!


73 de Larry W2LJ

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[Elecraft] August RFTB

[Larry Makoski]

This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International 
will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon.  This is a friendly, two 
hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 
9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0100-0300 UTC Monday).


You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 
Meters.  Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 
21.062, and 28.062 MHz.


The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs 
membership number.  If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would 
like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on 
.http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/  Otherwise, non-members can just use 
their output power figure.


You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : 
http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp
or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page.  The 
deadline for logs is August 26th at 2400 UTC.


Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening!

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[Elecraft] NAQCC August Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its 
monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Wednesday, August 15th, 0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 10:30 
EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30 PDT.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
The purpose of having a special award is to perhaps award a certificate 
to someone who knows they can't win one of the regular 1st/2nd/TNW 
certificates, but would still like one of our beautiful NAQCC 
certificates to display in the shack. Our special award this month goes 
to the one with the highest score who has in his log a station starting 
with A,K,N, and W.


The winner will win a set of CD's features K7QO, Chuck Adams' code 
course designed to increase code speed.  Please see:

http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200708.html for further details.

REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win the CDs; 
and there's still plenty of time to join before Tuesday  night's sprint. 
To join the NAQCC, please visit: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on August 21st 2007. So submit 
as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


For further information, please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprintrules.html


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[Elecraft] Special milliWatt RFTB

[Larry Makoski]

Are you chained to your QRP KiloWatt?  Have you ever wanted to try 
milliWatting but were afraid that it might be too hard, or perhaps too 
frustrating; or just plain futile?  This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs 
Amateur Radio Club International will be holding a special milliWatt Run 
For The Bacon!  This is your chance to see just exactly what less than a 
Watt can do!This challenging, and perhaps eye opening, two hour QRP 
CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 
11:00PM EDT (0100-0300 UTC Monday).


It will work EXACTLY like a normal RFTB with one important exception - 
you MUST run less that 1 Watt of power!


You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 
Meters.  Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 
21.062, and 28.062 MHz.


The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs 
membership number.  If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would 
like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on 
.http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/  Otherwise, non-members can just use 
their output power figure.


You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : 
http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp
or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page.  The 
deadline for logs is August 12th at 2400 UTC.


Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening - who will be named the Top 
Piglet of the Sty?


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[Elecraft] July NAQCC Sprint giveaway

[Larry Makoski]

This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding 
its monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Thursday, July 19th, 0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Wednesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 
10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30 PDT.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
Our special award this month goes to the one with the highest score 
working the most different call areas in the USA. It's the state that 
determines the call area, not the call sign number. For example working 
a W6 in Florida counts for the 4th call area, not the 6th.


The winner will win a set of CD's features K7QO, Chuck Adams' code 
course designed to increase code speed.  Please see:

http://www.arm-tek.net/%7Eyoel//sprint200707.html for further details.

REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win the CDs; 
and there's still plenty of time to join before Wednesday  night's 
sprint. To join the NAQCC, please visit: 
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on July 25th 2007. So submit 
as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


For further information, please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprintrules.html



73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] Juky RFTB

[Larry Makoski]

This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International 
will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon.  This is a friendly, two 
hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 
9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0100-0300 UTC Monday).


You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 
Meters.  Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 
21.062, and 28.062 MHz.


The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs 
membership number.  If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would 
like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on 
.http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/  Otherwise, non-members can just use 
their output power figure.


You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : 
http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp
or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page.  The 
deadline for logs is July 22nd at 2400 UTC.


Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening!

72 es oo
Larry W2LJ   FP#612
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[Elecraft] QRP Summer Foxhunts

[Larry Makoski]

The 2007 Summer 20 Meter Foxhunt Season is fast approaching!

And we are in need of QRPers to volunteer to for Foz duty!

This summer, the hunts will run on Thursday evenings beginning on July 
5th and will run until September 9th.  This will provide us with 10 
weeks of Summer QRP Foxhunt fun and excitement.  There will be, as 
usual, two hunts per Thursday evening over the ten week period.  A bare 
minimum of 10 volunteers is needed, however, the more the merrier; and 
we willl consider all who offer to volunteer.  Please consider 
volunteering ESPECIALLY if you've never tried before!  You are 
guaranteed to have the time of your life!


To fill out an application and for all the particulars, please visit:  
http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/


Tally Ho!  Let the hunts begin!

QRP Foxhunt Committee

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[Elecraft] Father's Daty RFTB

[Larry Makoski]

Are your darling wife and dear kids having trouble deciding what to give 
you for Father's Day?  Tell them that you'd like a 2 hour block of 
quiet time on Sunday night so that you can enjoy the June edition of 
Run For The Bacon!


This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International 
will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon.  This is a friendly, two 
hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 
9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0100-0300 UTC Monday).


You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 
Meters.  Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 
21.062, and 28.062 MHz.


The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs 
membership number.  If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would 
like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on 
.http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/  Otherwise, non-members can just use 
their output power figure.


You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : 
http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp
or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page.  The 
deadline for logs is June 24th at 2400 UTC.


Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening!

72 es oo
Larry W2LJ   FP#612

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[Elecraft] June NAQCC Sprint

[Larry Makoski]

This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its 
monthly sprint.


Here are the particulars:

Date and time:
Wednesday, June 13th, 0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA)  That's  8:30 - 10:30 
EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30 PDT.


Bands - Frequencies:
80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz).
20M - 14059-14065 kHz. General:
A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those 
operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.


Call: CQ NA

Exchange:
RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members substitute power level for NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be 
sure to add the W.)


QSO Points:
QSO with a Member, 2 points.
QSO with a Non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:
Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the contest.

Bonus:
If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.

If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you key with anything other than a straight key or bug, there is no 
bonus multiplier.


Categories:
SWA - simple wire antennas - for those using a simple wire antenna per 
NAQCC definition.

GAIN - gain antennas - for those using other than a simple wire antenna.

Special Award:
This month the top two NAQCC highest scorers in the Simple Wire Antennas 
category will win prizes!  First place wins Dave Ingram's wonderful 
book, The World of Keys while the second highest placing NAQCC member 
will earn a copy of  Dave's book, Keys II: The Emporium.  Dave K4TWJ 
is a 'card carrying member of the NAQCC and we thank him for his 
generous donation of one of the books.  The other book was procured 
using funds donated to the NAQCC.


REMEMBER: You HAVE to be a NAQCC member to be eligible to win one of the 
books; and there's still plenty of time to join before Tuesday night's 
sprint. To join the NAQCC, please visit: 
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//joinup.html


Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on June 19, 2007. So submit as 
soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.


For further information, please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprintrules.html



73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

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[Elecraft] May RFTB

[Larry Makoski]

This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International 
will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon.  This is a friendly, two 
hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 
9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0100-0300 UTC Monday).


You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 
Meters.  Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 
21.062, and 28.062 MHz.


The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs 
membership number.  If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would 
like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on 
.http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/  Otherwise, non-members can just use 
their output power figure.


You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : 
http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp
or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page.  The 
deadline for logs is May 27th at 2400 UTC.


Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening!

72 es oo
Larry W2LJ   FP#612

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