From stank4uk at rev.net  Thu Feb  4 19:10:10 2010
From: stank4uk at rev.net (Stan Reas)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:10:10 +0000
Subject: [Fists] Winter Sprint
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20100205000305.00c391e0@pop.rev.net>

All FISTS members:


The ARRL Emailed Letter for February 4, 2010 lists:

	The FISTS Winter Sprint is February 13

Not stated in their message was that the sprint runs 
from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC

Hope to see many members active on 80, 40, 20, 15 
and 10 Meters.

73, Stan - K4UK



From stank4uk at rev.net  Fri Feb  5 11:31:51 2010
From: stank4uk at rev.net (Stan Reas)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:31:51 +0000
Subject: [Fists] Rules for FISTS Sprints
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20100205162542.00c1d278@pop.rev.net>

Fellow FISTS members:

The rules for the Sprint are on the web page http://www.fists.org 

Scroll down to "contesting" and click on "Sprint information Updated 15
Dec, 2009."  It will bring up the rules, dates and times,  how to submit
your logs and the results of past sprints. 

Exchange:

RST, U.S. State / Canadian Province / DXCC country, first name, FISTS #

          So, from K4UK you can expect to get: 579 - VA - Stan - 2934

It's a fun event. 

73, Stan

	




From va3rj at idirect.com  Mon Feb  8 09:49:38 2010
From: va3rj at idirect.com (NAQCC)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:49:38 -0500
Subject: [Fists] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!
Message-ID: <E1NeUvl-0007vg-SS@zeta.look.ca>

NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

This coming Tuesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for February, 2010.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://home.windstream.net/yoel/sprint201002.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and also a special prize.

This month's Special Award goes to the winner of a drawing among all who submit a valid log, gets a choice of paddle handles, straight key knobs, and/or K2 knob inserts donated by Gregg WB8LZG.

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.

Come join us and have a real good time!

72/73 de Dave VA3RJ
NAQCC #0004


From stank4uk at rev.net  Tue Feb  9 19:23:01 2010
From: stank4uk at rev.net (Stan Reas)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:23:01 +0000
Subject: [Fists] Need Help with Addresses
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20100209235200.00c1a4e8@pop.rev.net>

Fellow FISTS Members:

We had made a Year-End Clearout here at the FISTS QSL Bureau.

A good number of envelopes were returned with yellow stickers reading:

	       Return to Sender
	Not Deliverable as Addressed
	      Unable to Forward

Here's the list of those which were returned:

	AI4RE - John - # 12663
	KV4BU - Art - # 7405
	N4SHE - Dortha - # 2082
	N4ZZZ - George - # 2666
	
	W4GPW - Pat - # 11802
	WD4AIR - Jim - # 4346
	KC5TYC - Jack - # 3246
	W7NES - Roy - # 4158

	KB9HR - Thomas - # 8497
	KQ9L - Rich - # 10193
	N9TNQ - Bob - # 9727
	W9DU - Yuki - # 4596

	KA0YXX - T W - # 7965
	N0IME - Al - # 12196
	WB0ZES - Wally - # 6716
	VE6VIA - Beryl - # 1005

	VE7YXX - Mike - # 10994
	VE7ZWA - Dale - # 11485

The address on the envelope which was returned is the same as 
on QRZ.COM.  So if you know of the correct address for any of 
the members listed above we would appreciate your advising us 
so we can re-mail the cards.

Thanks, Stan - K4UK
FISTS QSL Bureau
1020 Long Island Drive
Moneta, VA  24121
<www.fistsburo.org> 


From va3rj at idirect.com  Wed Feb 17 10:50:14 2010
From: va3rj at idirect.com (NAQCC)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:50:14 -0500
Subject: [Fists] NAQCC - Lifetime membership is FREE!!
Message-ID: <E1NhmAK-0008Fj-6m@alpha.look.ca>

Want to break out of the dull winter routine?

Want to be part of the largest QRP CW club in the world? (4,000+ members from 80+ countries!)

Perhaps you are looking for someone to "Elmer" you? Then we have just what you need to develop and improve your CW skills, including QRS nets perfect for the new CW op.

Or maybe you would like to volunteer your time and become an "Elmer" to help one of those fellow hams new to Morse code.

And how about a Sprint or two thrown in for good measure?  We have them too, for those of you who like a little friendly contesting. Our sprints now rival many others in the amount of participation.

Want something that lasts a little longer than a sprint? We have challenges that last a whole month with a different theme each month.

Into awards? Our extensive awards program has something for everyone.

Many of our sprints, challenges, awards, and other club activities involve handsome prizes donated by our members.

Best of all, this and more can be yours at NO COST just by joining the NAQCC (North American QRP CW Club).  Lifetime membership is FREE!!

As different as we may be, we all share one thing in common, and that is our love for CW.

Now is the time to get involved!  Join our group that includes "Big Gun" contesters, hard-core QRPers, experimenters, ragchewers and SWLers; young and old alike.  We welcome all who want to help support CW and have at least some interest in using QRP from time-to-time.

Help us on our mission to preserve and encourage CW activity on our amateur bands. Sign up today and help keep CW alive and well.

Don't wait, do it now!

Visit http://www.windstream.net/yoel/ to sign up and receive your FREE lifetime membership number and certificate.

On behalf of:
Tom, WY3H - NAQCC President
John, K3WWP - NAQCC Vice President
Paul, KD2MX - NAQCC Recruitment Officer
Dave, VA3RJ/VE3JDR - NAQCC Publicity Officer
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


From roncasa at verizon.net  Wed Feb 17 11:27:21 2010
From: roncasa at verizon.net (ron)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:27:21 -0500
Subject: [Fists] sprint
Message-ID: <4B7C18E9.9080805@verizon.net>

Hello all,

I wondered if any else experienced same band conditions as I.

40 meters was so noisy it was deafening. Later became useless due to 
RTTY stations.
20 meters was better but still noisy.
Whew!
It was a struggle to add QSO's but had fun anyway!

Ron, wb1hga
"last night I dreamed I ate a 10 pound marshmellow. When I woke up the 
pillow was gone"

From va3rj at idirect.com  Wed Feb 17 12:45:58 2010
From: va3rj at idirect.com (NAQCC)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:45:58 -0500
Subject: [Fists] NAQCC - Lifetime membership is FREE!!
Message-ID: <E1NhnyK-00010O-7k@epsilon.look.ca>

Want to break out of the dull winter routine?

Want to be part of the largest QRP CW club in the world? (4,000+ members from 80+ countries!)

Perhaps you are looking for someone to "Elmer" you? Then we have just what you need to develop and improve your CW skills, including QRS nets perfect for the new CW op.

Or maybe you would like to volunteer your time and become an "Elmer" to help one of those fellow hams new to Morse code.

And how about a Sprint or two thrown in for good measure?  We have them too, for those of you who like a little friendly contesting. Our sprints now rival many others in the amount of participation.

Want something that lasts a little longer than a sprint? We have challenges that last a whole month with a different theme each month.

Into awards? Our extensive awards program has something for everyone.

Many of our sprints, challenges, awards, and other club activities involve handsome prizes donated by our members.

Best of all, this and more can be yours at NO COST just by joining the NAQCC (North American QRP CW Club).  Lifetime membership is FREE!!

As different as we may be, we all share one thing in common, and that is our love for CW.

Now is the time to get involved!  Join our group that includes "Big Gun" contesters, hard-core QRPers, experimenters, ragchewers and SWLers; young and old alike.  We welcome all who want to help support CW and have at least some interest in using QRP from time-to-time.

Help us on our mission to preserve and encourage CW activity on our amateur bands. Sign up today and help keep CW alive and well.

Don't wait, do it now!

Visit http://home.windstream.net/yoel/ to sign up and receive your FREE lifetime membership number and certificate.

On behalf of:
Tom, WY3H - NAQCC President
John, K3WWP - NAQCC Vice President
Paul, KD2MX - NAQCC Recruitment Officer
Dave, VA3RJ/VE3JDR - NAQCC Publicity Officer
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


From w2lj at verizon.net  Sun Feb 21 10:42:08 2010
From: w2lj at verizon.net (Larry Makoski)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:42:08 -0500
Subject: [Fists] RFTB tonight!
Message-ID: <891272.94324.qm@smtp103.vzn.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

RFTB is tonight!  Do you have anything left in the tank after chasing DX all weekend ??? If you do (or even if you don't) try a change of pace from the 35+ WPM International DX Contest; to our friendly, non-pressurized QRP Sprint.

Spend some time with the Flying Pigs. See you on the air from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern time. And don't forget to try out the "new" old territory of 7.100 MHz and above.  There should be lots of Piggies to be found there, too.

For details, please visit:

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

73 de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612


From hmc.ret.karl at myfairpoint.net  Sun Feb 28 20:19:26 2010
From: hmc.ret.karl at myfairpoint.net (KARL ZUEGE)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:19:26 -0500
Subject: [Fists] Upcoming March KN0WCW Operations
Message-ID: <6F0CF4E05FD242A39E52B7D91C720F61@your55e5f9e3d2>

March 5 - Jim, K4AHO, FL

March 20 - Dave, KB9MLE. IN

