[SFDXA] 13 colonies

[Pete Rimmel N8PR]

13 COLONIES (Special Event). Once again the annual "13 Colonies Special
Event" will take place between 1300z, June 30th and 0400z July 5th. The
theme for 2015 will be "Founders and Patriots of the Republic". The certi-
ficate is printed on heavy card stock. Stations working one state or, as
many as all 13, will be eligible for the certificate. A "Clean Sweep"
indicator will be affixed, for those lucky enough to "Q" all 13. A special
endorsement will be attached for stations contacting their sister oper-
ation, WM3PEN, in Philadelphia, PA, where independence was declared. New
for 2015, the 13 Colonies have added a second sister event station GB13COL
will operate from Durham, England. The 13 Colonies certificate will have a
Liberty Bell added for a contact with WM3PEN. They will also offer a special
QSL card printed just for this event. There should be at least two stations
from each on the 13 colonies on the air, as well as Super contest stations,
multi-operator Club stations and OM and XYL teams. The U.S. original 13
colonies are CT-DE- GA-MA-MD-NC-NH-NJ-NY-PA-RI-SC-VA. Special events
stations mentioned are: K2A (NY), K2B (VA), K2C (RI), K2D (CT), K2E (DE),
K2F (MD), K2G (GA), K2H (MA), K2I (NJ), K2J (NC), K2K (NH), K2L (SC),
and K2M (PA). All HF bands will be in play except the WARC bands and
60 meters. 2 meters and 6 meter simplex are encouraged. All modes of
operation should be represented - SSB, CW, RTTY, Digital, and the Satel-
lites. The mode of operation is up to the individual colony state station.
For more details on the stations, suggested frequencies, QSL info and on
how to obtain the special certificate, see:   http://www.13colonies.info