[HBQRP] Fw: [ARS-Notice] The Flight of the Bumblebees

[Steve-W0OOW]

Just in case anyone is interested.


> Gang -
> 
> Flight of the Bumblebees contest is this Sunday.
> 
> Rules -
> www.arsqrp.com/ars/pages/bumblebees/bb_rules.html
> 
> List of Bees (this is really good if you forgot your number, like me) -
> www.arsqrp.com/ars/pages/bumblebees/2005bb_roster.html
> 
> Autolog to submit your summary -
> www.arsqrp.com/ars/bb_log.html
> 
> 
> We'll be assigning Bee numbers through Friday.  If you need a number,
> please send a request with your call to aa4xx at bellsouth.net
> 
> Special Note -
> We have assigned 287 Bee numbers as of this writing.  This will be our
> biggest turnout ever.  The bands may sound like the QRP version of Field
> Day!  We have a couple of suggestions.
> 
> - If we all crowd into the QRP calling frequency it will be a mess.
> PLEASE spread out.  20 meters will be the worst.  Let's try, at least,
> to be between 14.050 and 14.069.  Same thing for 40 meters - 7.035 to
> 7.060.  Guys will spread out even farther if we tune for them.  It's no
> fun to call CQ if no one is listening.  But, if everyone tunes up and
> down the band a bit we all can be heard and it will greatly increase the
> fun quotient.
> 
> - Many of the Bees are first time contesters.  PLEASE QRS for slower
> stations and help the newcomers through the exchange.  Slowing down and
> a few repeats will get you some points that might otherwise be missed.
> 
> - Play it safe.  PLEASE be careful out there.  Portable operation isn't
> the norm for most of us and we need to be aware of the problems that may
> be encountered.
> 
> - Have fun.  PLEASE help us to make this a fun activity for everyone.
> When you operate portable, every QSO is a thrill.  Enjoy!
> 
> I'll get off my soapbox and wish everyone good luck.  See you Sunday!!!!!
> 
> 72, Paul  AA4XX     ARS Ass't Contest Mgr.