[TMRA] New ham contest - "Rookie Roundup" - This Sunday, April 18th

[Joe Thielen]

I thought this was neat:

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/04/08/11426/?nc=1

>From the article:
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*The First Rookie Roundup -- Coming April 18!*

*The ARRL's newest contest -- the Rookie Roundup -- is getting a lot of buzz
among newly-licensed amateurs. Designed as a modern equivalent to the ARRL
Novice Roundup from a few decades ago, this new incarnation combines a
competitive event with some on-the-air training. The first Rookie Roundup is
scheduled for April 18 and will be an SSB contest.*

*The Rookie Roundup is six hours of fun on a Sunday afternoon that is
designed to give new hams a chance to get their feet wet on HF and 6 meters.
Old-timers are encouraged to get on the air and work the Rookies, just as in
they did in the Novice Roundups. The six hour event -- from 1800 UTC-2359
UTC -- will be held on the third Sunday of April, August, and December. SSB,
RTTY, and CW will be featured in the different months.*

*Who is a Rookie? Any amateur licensed for three years or less, regardless
of license class. If you received your license in 2008, 2009 or 2010, you're
eligible to compete as a Rookie. Non-rookies are encouraged to work the
Rookies and be an Elmer to those just starting out. It is an immediate,
hands-on way to teach good operating practices to those just getting
started.*

Read the article for more information.