[SOC] We need your help!

[Simone Santini]

I'd also have a go.

I don' think to have the time for colletcting , checking logs and so on, 
but  I could try to be on air.

It could be fun.


Simone IU5RFA  #1436

Il 01/08/2024 15:53, Morseman ha scritto:
> I'd have a go.  The times would be early evening until 1am (British Summer
> Time) if it was in September, and 6pm to midnight (UTC) if in March.  So, I
> would probably try to operate from home rather than be out until past
> midnight.
>
> Would any other European SOC members be up for it?
>
> Dave (G0DJA)
>
> On Thu, 1 Aug 2024 at 14:25, SOC HQ <soc at f5pbl.fr> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Following a request sent by Leo, #1438, we are considering reactivation of
>> the SOC Sprints.
>> Cf. https://www.qsl.net/soc/contests.htm
>>
>> At SOC HQ, we have already done some brainstorming but we now need your
>> help. Do not worry, this will be quick and
>> painless o:)
>>
>> Here is the main idea: one or two yearly Marathon Sprints will take place,
>> depending on interest shown by this poll. The
>> past editions were scheduled on the 2nd Saturday of March and the 2nd
>> Saturday of September, from 1800Z till 2359Z.
>> Please note that when the sprints were suspended years ago, there was
>> definitely NOT enough interest to support two per
>> year.
>> The main goal will be to make "as much" CW QSOs as possible, in every
>> (legal) way it pleases you: quick shots, 30
>> minutes chats or whatever. Some bonuses may be gained for using special
>> dresses or SOC capabilities (e.g. QLF).
>>
>> And now comes our call for your help:
>>
>> - if such a SOC Sprint is brought back to life, would you enter it?
>> - would you prefer one Sprint (if so, please indicate your preferred
>> Saturday) or two Sprints as originally planned?
>> - even if you do not intend to be on air for this Sprint, would you
>> eventually be ready to manage it? That means
>> collecting logs, checking them, writing up some global report which will
>> be posted on our site and, last but not least,
>> taking care of the (e-)certificates to be sent?
>> As you may see on our website, the activity during the past SOC Sprints
>> was rather low. But you know the golden rule:
>> "Past performance is not an indication of any future performance."
>>
>> Feel free to flood us with your answers ; the more they are, the funniest
>> it will be.
>>
>> --
>> 73/72!
>>
>> The unknown SOC Secretary
>>
>> https://www.qsl.net/soc
>>
>> Competence is tolerated, but not encouraged
>> I demand the right to make a fool of myself in any way I see fit
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