[K3PZN-List] Sweepstakes SSB: Starts THIS Saturday at 4:00pm

[James Nitzberg]

Dear CCARC SSB enthusiasts,

Even if you don't generally participate in contests, there is one coming up on Saturday that might just get you interested in them.

This weekend's event is the ARRL Sweepstakes contest, and unlike the simple "you're 59" (even when you can barely hear someone) You actually have to exchange a REAL report - it's a good way to practice your traffic handling skills.

In this contest, the "report" consists of:

A serial number, starting at #1

A power indicator, A = low power unassisted, B = high power unassisted, U= using packet assistance, and M = Multi-operator and includes high power and packet assistance.  

Your call sign (repeated)

The year you were originally licensed

....and....your Section, which for many of us is MDC.

If this sounds interesting to you, turn on the radio, listen around and make some QSOs!

With the high sunspot number, there will be activity on 4 bands when the contest starts:  10,15,20 & 40!

Hope to hear some of you on the air this weekend.

73,

Jim    WX3B  (Planning to use K4B in Sweepstakes if all works out well)