[SOC] Re: [FCG] The FOC Bill Windle QSO Party

[Bob Patten]

Chris Page wrote:
> Do you fancy making some CW QSOs in a semi-contest style but at a 
> more leisurely pace, and/or would you like an opportunity to improve 
> your CW?  If so, then you may like to take part in FOC's Bill Windle 
> QSO Party (BWQP) this coming Saturday - 18 October 2008.
> 
I can attest to the fact that this is a fun event for non-members, and 
also that all members that I've come across do have good sense of humor. 
  Last year, I participated as W1SOC, one of three club calls of the 
Second Class Operator's Club.  Since some members do hold WxFOC club 
calls, I would bet that several did check out my call and ID'd me with 
the other club.  But nobody that I worked (and I later received a 
certificate for the most FOC members worked by a non-member) gave me any 
unkind words.  I also received several "hi hi"'s when my call was 
recognized.  These are truly a fine bunch of "first class" operators and 
I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the event.  But I am also very 
proud of my "second classness".  :-)

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73,     Bob Patten, N4BP                Plantation, FL

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