[TVARC] 13 Colonies

[K2PS Pete Stafford]

Hi TVARCers,

 

The 13 Colonies Special Event has had lots of interest and participation
among our members in years past.  This year the event will run from July 1
through July 8.  For next meeting, I'll be requesting any results you wish
to submit, so keep track and whether you work 'em all or miss a few, look
for my monthly TVARC Standings email.

 

Following is all the info you'll need.

 

73, Pete, K2PS

 

17th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event

 

  Once again the annual (the 17th) "13 Colonies Special Event" will take

place between 1300z, July 1st and 0400z July 8th.

  This year event organizers are recognizing the 13 Colonies Special Event

founder Ken Villone, KU2US, who is passing the torch on to Tony Jones,

N4ATJ. For the past 16 years Villone has led the event by working with

state and bonus station coordinators. Then after the event he would print

out individual certificates for thousands of people who made contact with

the special event stations.

  The Special Event consist of one or two stations operating in each of

the 13 Colonies (K2A-K2M) and three bonus stations (WM3PEN - Philadelphia,

GB13COL - England, TM13COL - France) each representing their city, state,

or country's role in America's Colonial period. The U.S. original 13
colonies

are CT-DE-GA-MA-MD-NC-NH-NJ-NY-PA-RI-SC-VA. The 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 including the WARC bands with the exception

of 60 meters. 2 meters and 6 meters simplex are encouraged. All modes

of operation should be represented - SSB, CW, RTTY, Digital, and the

Satellites. The mode of operation is up to the individual colony state

station.

  The certificate is printed on heavy card stock. Stations working one

state or as many as all 16, will be eligible for the certificate. A "Clean

Sweep" indicator will be affixed for those lucky enough to work all 16.

A special endorsement will be attached for stations contacting the

sister operation, WM3PEN, in Philadelphia, PA, where independence was

declared. All certificate requests go to: Tony Jones - N4ATJ, PO. Box 622,

McAdenville, NC  28101, USA. QSL card requests go to each state's QSL

Manager (see QRZ.com).

  For more details on the stations, suggested frequencies, QSL info and

how to obtain the special certificate, see:  http://www.13colonies.us

Also, check out their FaceBook page:

           https://www.facebook.com/groups/13colonies

All Short-Wave Listeners (SWL), you can also qualify for the certificate.

  The 13 Colonies Special Event is a not-for-profit event. All donations

are used to fund the next year's event, and to defray any expenses occurred.

All donations are used for operating costs, supplies, equipment, and 13

Colony Group initiatives. Donation is voluntary. If you have difficulty

with a donation, tell us on your log sheet, and we will send you the

certificate earned-No Questions Asked!.



 

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