[Johnson] European Boatanchor Event!

[Bry Carling]

Here is an interesting noitice sent to us by DR. HARTMUT WEBER 
in Deutschland (Germany...)

The QRP-CONTEST-COMMUNITY (qrpcc)                
Oct. 21st, 2007
c/o Dr. Hartmut Weber, DJ7ST
Schlesierweg 13
D-38228 SALZGITTER
Germany
e-mail: dj7st at darc.de
http://www.qrpcc.de



A touch of chirp possibly will be in the air when the
QRP-CONTEST-COMMUNITY
cordially is inviting to the

20th  H O M E B R E W  &  O L D T I M E  E Q U I P M E N T - P A R T Y
                         ( HOT - PARTY )
  
Once a year homebrewers and enthusiasts of oldtime-equipment 
together are introducing their creations on the HOT-PARTY. 

A taste of chirp is in the air and switching from transmitting to receiving 
may last a little longer...Skilful revived museum pieces are giving signs of life 
as well as brandnew constructions around ICs and SMD. Loving restored 
and maintained commercial radio equipment meets rigorous homebrewing. 

No "taboos" like a 5W-QRP-limit narrows down the freedom of this meeting 
on the air.

Unlimited permissive like "HOT" suggests? Not quite so: the coincidence
of  "buy & plug & play & don't have the slightest idea about anything" is
invited to stay outside the PARTY.

GUESTS :    operators of homebrew or more than 30 years old equipment

CLASS A :   TX  a n d  RX are homebrew or older than 30 years

CLASS B :   TX  o r  RX are homebrew or older than 30 years
            (A homebrew or oldtime TX or RX may be completed by a modern
            commercial RX or TX)

CLASS C :   QRP-TX below 10 watts input or 5 watts output,
            homebrew or older than 30 years

DATE :      18 - N O V - 2 0 0 7  (3rd Sunday in November)
           
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QRG :       1300-1500 UTC: 7010-7040 kHz    1500-1700 UTC: 3510-3560 kHz

MODE :      Single OP CW, PA input below 100 watts (Class A, Class B)

CALL :      "CQ HOT"

EXCHANGE:   RST, serial No. (starting from 001 on BOTH bands) /Class
            e.g. 579001/A

POINTS :    Class A : with A or C = 3 points, with B = 2 points
            Class B : with A or C = 2 points, with B = 1 point
            Class C : with A or C = 3 points, with B = 2 points
            (No multiplier points)

LOGS:       must include a description of the homebrew or oldtime
equipment
            used (type, vintage). A short description of abt. 40 letters
            will be published in the result list.

DEADLINE:   Dec 15th to: Dr. Hartmut Weber, DJ7ST, Schlesierweg 13,
            D-38228 SALZGITTER, Germany.
            e-mail: dj7st at darc.de (e-logs -.txt or LM-formated, please)

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 If you don't know us yet:

 The QRP-Contest-Community (qrpcc) is an international network of qrp
 enthusiasts (at present ~130 promoters from 12 nations) pursuing the
 organization and promotion of QRP Contests since 1992.
 The qrpcc may be viewed as a support group taking care of the QRP'ers
 interests in a self-help manner.

 Since 1996 the qrpcc carries out the ORIGINAL-QRP-CONTEST, designed for
 genuine QRP gear. Real QRP, not just downregulation of QRO.
 There are up to 300 participants in the OQRPC.

 The HOMEBREW & OLDTIME-EQUIPMENT-Party (HOT-PARTY) since 1997 is
organized
 by the qrpcc, too. Up to date homebrewing meets nostalgia
 (may be with a little chirp).

 The youngest qrpcc "child" is the QRP-MINIMAL-ART-SESSION (QRP-MAS)
 born at Ascension Day 2000. Skillful and eye-winking minimalism but no
 mindless "plug and play but don't understand anything".

 The promoters of qrpcc are private persons supporting the idea by
personal
 participation in organizing, log-checking, translating etc. or by
 contributing to postage costs.

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 We would be very pleased to hear many stations from your country.
In all cases don't forget to test your equipment in time to avoid a
"bombshell" during the HOT-Party. Which has happened not only once...

 Hpe cuagn in HOT-PARTY!

 Best 73/2 de Hal, DJ7ST, G-QRP-C # 110