[HCRA] Fw: [VWS] QRP To The Field 2006 -- Park It Here

[Daniel J. Sullivan]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Azlin, N4ZPT" 

Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 8:40 PM
Subject: [VWS] QRP To The Field 2006 -- Park It Here


> Well, seems that the QRP to the field 2006 is on the 29th of April.
> 
> Thanks Bill!
> 
> 73, Tom n4zpt
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: NoVaQRP this Sat. 3-11
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:15:24 -0500
> From: W. K. Harding 
> Reply-To: 
> To: 
> 
> QRP To The Field 2006 -- Park It Here
> 
> Date: Saturday, April 29, 2006
> 
> Time: 1500Z Apr. 29 to 0300Z Apr. 30
> 
> Bands: 40-20-15-10 meters, in the vicinity of the QRP calling
> frequencies, please be courteous to others
> 
> Mode: CW only
> 
> Power out (QRP only): 5 watts or less
> As usual, this event is geared toward having fun while operating
> in the field, away from commercial power.
> 
> The Rain, The Park and Other Things
> 
> Besides being a great song by the Cowsills, it's this year's
> QRPTTF theme -- Parks!
> 
> Every town has at least one, and in some towns there is one
> in every block. It can be a city park, a play park, or even
> a state park. You choose.
> 
> What better way to showcase amateur radio than to set up in a
> public place and draw onlookers. This is a good opportunity to
> do a little recruiting for the hobby.
> 
> If you need special permission to operate in your chosen area,
> by all means get it. Remember, this is F-U-N!
> 
> Since the solar cycle is so low, the operating time has been
> extended and the 6 hour restriction removed for now. It's
> going to be tough enough as it is, so you will probably need
> the extra time. If you need to split your operating time up
> to accommodate other plans, then feel free to do so. Jump in
> there when you can. Work all stations once per band.
> 
> And if you can't make it to the park, by all means, set up
> outside in your back yard, away from commercial power as a
> field station.
> 
> Categories: Single Op Park station
> Multi Op Park station
> Single Op Field Station
> Multi Op Field Station
> Home Station
> 
> Exchange: RST + SPC
> Example: 559 NM
> 
> Scoring: QSO pts - 1 pt for each QSO per band
> SPCs pts - count once per band
> 
> Bonus points: Use SPCs received to fill in the blanks with the state
> abbreviation whose FIRST letter matches the individual
> letters in the words "Shady Lane" without duplicating
> states. Remember to use the summary sheet, or you will
> miss out on the extra points.
> Each letter filled in is worth 100 points (up to 900
> pts. max)
> Example: A=AZ, D=DE, S=SD, L=LA, etc.
> Note: Wyoming (WY)= Y
> 
> Location Multiplier: Park station = x5
> Field station = x3
> Home Station = x1
> 
> Final Score: Tot pts x Tot SPCs x Location + Bonus Pts = Final Score
> 
> A summary sheet is also available at the web site:
> http://www.zianet.com/QRP
> 
> Deadline: Send complete logs and summary sheets by June 1, 2006.
> Summary sheets must include a description of location and
> equipment used. Please also include photographs and a
> brief write-up, it will be much appreciated! Your log
> should include a minimum of time (in UTC), callsign of
> station worked, complete exchange received, RST sent (if
> not a static exchange). Incomplete submissions will be
> used as check logs. Take your time and use a calculator
> if needed.
> 
> Email submission: send complete logs and summary sheets in ASCII
> text format only to: n0qt at arrl.net
> 
> Please send text format only (.txt), all other forms
> will be rejected so no html, dta, bin, word processor
> documents or attachments please. Attached files in the
> ZIP format are okay as they do not get deleted.
> Hopefully every one knows what a zip file is.
> 
> Snail mail: send complete logs and summary sheets to:
> 
> Jan Harden N0QT
> QRPTTF 2006
> P.O. Box 1768
> Socorro NM 87801
> 
> 
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