[SFDXA] ARRL Convention Week Kicks Off with WRTC2014

[Bill]

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To: All Radio Amateurs

The ARRL National Centennial Convention week kicks off in high gear with 
the World Radiosport Team Championship 2014 (WRTC2014) happening July 
12-14 in Westborough, Massachusetts. WRTC2014 pits fifty-nine 
two-operator all-star amateur radio teams, representing 32 countries, in 
a battle of operating skill and strategy from identical locations and 
using identical antenna systems.

WRTC is held every four years, like the Olympics and the soccer World 
Cup. Previous WRTCs have been held in Seattle (1990), San Francisco 
(1996), Slovenia (2000), Finland (2002), Brazil (2006), and Russia (2010).

WRTC2014 <http://www.wrtc2014.org>Competing teams were selected from 29 
qualifying regions around the world based on scores in a series of 55 
qualifying events over a 3-year period.  Just earning a spot at WRTC2014 
was a prestigious accomplishment for every competitor. The team with the 
best score during the 24 hour competition will claim the gold medal and 
earn the distinction of being "the best in the world."

WRTC2014 volunteers will assemble 65 complete "Field-Day-style" stations 
consisting of a 40 foot tower, triband Yagi, tent, and generator, all 
within 72 hours! The teams will have Friday afternoon to set up their 
equipment and the race will begin at 1200 UTC on Saturday morning July 12.

*Eleven ways you can join the fun and participate in WRTC2014:*

 1. Watch the 5 minute WRTC2014 intro video -
    www.wrtc2014.org/promo-video <http://www.wrtc2014.org/promo-video/>
 2. Watch the "pregame" webinar on Sunday, July 6, at 1800 UTC. Register
    to attend at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/718400050
 3. Visit the WRTC2014 web site and read the profiles of the
    participants. You have probably worked many of them before! -
    www.wrtc2014.org/participants <http://www.wrtc2014.org/participants/>
 4. Ham Nation visits with WRTC2014 on Wednesday evening, July 9, at 9pm
    EDST (Thursday 0100 UTC)- twit.tv/hn <http://twit.tv/hn>
 5. Catch the live video streaming from the WRTC2014 headquarters hotel
    during social events and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. See the
    video and schedule - www.wrtc2014.org/video-streaming
    <http://www.wrtc2014.org/video-streaming/>
 6. Get on the air and work the teams! The WRTC2014 competition runs in
    parallel with the IARU HF Championship from 1200 UTC July 12 to 1200
    UTC July 13. If you enjoyed a taste of HF contest operation during
    Field Day, here is a chance for more!
 7. Each contact with a WRTC2014 team earns 5 points for the ARRL
    Centennial QSO. The teams will all be using 1x1 call signs (see
    www.wrtc2014.org/competition-callsigns
    <http://www.wrtc2014.org/competition-callsigns/> for the list) Print
    out the checklist and mark them off as you go.
 8. Join the "WRTC2014 Chase" to see if you can work all 59 teams or the
    most band modes. Details at
    www.wrtc2014.org/competition/participation-awards
    <http://www.wrtc2014.org/competition/participation-awards/>. What's
    the best time? Check out the propagation forecast focused on
    WRTC2014 at www.wrtc2014.org/resources/propagation-forecasts
    <http://www.wrtc2014.org/resources/propagation-forecasts/>
 9. Watch the live scoreboard. The scores of all teams will be visible
    in real time during the contest at sb.wrtc2014.org
    <http://sb.wrtc2014.org>
10. Send your log in Cabrillo format to iaruhf at arrl.org
    <mailto:iaruhf at arrl.org> within 6 hours after the contest to become
    an Assistant Judge!
11. Watch the video streaming of the Closing Ceremony to see who won.
    www.wrtc2014.org/video-streaming
    <http://www.wrtc2014.org/video-streaming/>

If that's not enough WRTC for you, attend the WRTC2014 wrap up 
presentation at 2pm on Saturday, July 19, at the ARRL National 
Centennial Convention!

Visit the web site at www.wrtc2014.org <http://www.wrtc2014.org> and 
look for the teams on the air. WRTC2014 will be a great start to your 
ARRL Centennial Convention week experience!

Randy Thompson, K5ZD
Co-Chairman WRTC2014
k5zd at wrtc2014.org <mailto:k5zd at wrtc2014.org>

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