[South Florida DX Association] Florida QSO Party April 26-27!

[Bill Marx]

ARRL Florida Radio Club representatives,

A reminder that during the weekend of April 26-27, 2008 (Noon to 10 PM on 
Saturday and 8 AM to 6 PM on Sunday) the 11th annual Florida QSO Party, 
sponsored by the Florida Contest Group, will take place. Hams from all over 
the USA and the world will be on the lookout for Florida stations to work on 
40, 20, 15 and 10 Meters -- SSB and CW.  Activity is likely to be centered 
on 20 & 40 this year, but some contacts are still possible on 15 & 10.

There are plenty of categories to enter (single operator, multi-op, mobile, 
high power, low power, etc) and many of these offer plaques for the winning 
entry. Beautiful certificates are also awarded in all categories.

The FQP offers a great opportunity to introduce many newly licensed or 
upgraded hams to the fun of HF operating.

Rules, County abbreviations, previous years' results and current planned 
activity announcements can be found at http://www.floridaqsoparty.org

We hope that you will pass this along to your membership and encourage them 
to participate.  Or meet at the club station if there is one and work 
together to make some contacts (there is a plaque awarded to the top scoring 
club station in Florida).  The FQP is a low-key event, yet many contacts can 
be had, even if you are running low power or your antenna system isn't top 
notch.

Many of you are in rare, sought after counties and everyone would love the 
chance to work you.  See you and your club members on the air in the 2008 
FQP!

Please feel free to reply with any questions or comments.  Thanks!!

73,
Dan, K1TO
President, Florida Contest Group, sponsors of the FQP