[PPRAANet] Upcoming COQP Contest

[Dan - W0RO]

Dick,

We are looking at doing a road trip south operating either mobile or portable in multiple counties (undecided about mobile or portable at this time.. most likely portable).

Dan

On Aug 27, 2014, at 10:42 AM, Dick-W0RAA <dickt at w0raa.com> wrote:

> As all PPRAA club member should know, this weekend is the Colorado QSO Party (COQP).  The rules are posted on the PPRAA.ORG web site. 
> 
> I know that many members just don't participate in contesting for one reason or another.  And that's OK.  But this is an annual event that is sponsored by the PPRAA and members should get behind it and support it.  
> 
> You can participate in any mode (CW, RTTY, SSB, PSK, JT65, etc).  If you hold a Tech license you can get on 10 meters and hand out a few points.  And you can also operate on the VHF and UHF frequencies (just not through a repeater) The main thing is to "JUST DO IT".  
> 
> The COQP gets a lot of support from the GMCC (Grand Mesa Contesters of Colorado) in Grand Junction and they usually sponsor a few plaques.  I think the same goes for the MHDXA (Mile High DX Association) club in Denver.  
> 
> So how about it guys and gals?  Fire up the rigs and hand out a few contacts.  If you have mobile capabilities, get in the family buggy and go to a few counties and hand out some points.  
> 
> Drop me a short e-mail and let me know if you plan on being a participant, and what county/counties you will be operating from/in.  
> 
> We offer a nice looking plaque for the Highest Scoring Club member each year.  Go for it!!!!!!!
> 
> Hope to work you on Saturday.  
> 
> 73,
> 
> Dick - W0RAA
> dickt at w0raa.com 
> 
> Dick - W0RAA
> 
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