[ETSList] [Fwd: Special Invitation to All Northeast Hams]

[Drew Moore]

Attention all Northeast Area hams!

Did you know . . .
-  You can work 100 countries or all 50 states in a single weekend?
-  There's a way you can compete with other hams locally or on a 
global scale?
-  You can quickly gain new knowledge about radio, antennas and many 
other exciting technologies?
-  You can easily meet and interact with some of the best and 
brightest technicians and operators in amateur radio?

The Yankee Clipper Contest Club invites you to attend it's first 
"Introduction to Radiosporting - Amateur Radio Contesting" seminar 
at this year's New England Division Convention in Boxboro, MA.

All are welcome to enjoy a taste of radio contesting. Get the scoop 
on what contesting is all about. Learn how you can get started and 
enjoy your first contest. Mingle with others who are just getting 
started. Hobnob with winners of the biggest international 
competitions. Learn about the simple and inexpensive equipment, 
antennas and software that will get you started in contesting.

What:  Introduction to Radiosporting - Amateur Radio Contesting
Where:  Holiday Inn, Boxboro, MA in the Federal Room
When:  Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:00-3:30PM

Additional information about the convention, the seminar and YCCC 
can be found at www.boxboro.org and www.yccc.org

There's plenty of room for all who wish to attend. Come alone or 
bring a friend! Experienced contesters welcome, too. No need to 
pre-register, but let us know if you think you'll be there.  RSVP to 
contestingintro at yccc.org You are also invited to join us for a YCCC 
general meeting at 3:30pm in the Federal Room following the seminar.

73 and we'll look forward to seeing you at "Introduction to 
Radiosporting - Amateur Radio Contesting" in Boxboro!

Mark Pride, K1RX
President
Y C C C - The Yankee Clipper Contest Club

PS  Questions or comments? Please email contestingintro at yccc.org