Category Archives: Events

The Coldest QRP Event of the Year: FYBO

Posted on January 15, 2012 by k4swl

Get your winter gear on! The FYBO (Freeze Your B___ Off) Winter QRP Sprint, sponsored by the Arizona ScQRPions, is being held Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 1400Z-2400Z. The rules are simple, and you even get multipliers for your (low) temperatures. Lots … Continue reading →

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Try your hand at Straight Key Night (SKN)

Posted on December 31, 2011 by k4swl

For many, the CW event of the year is Straight Key Night (SKN). This is the time of year that you dust of the straight key and hit the bands with fellow hams who are using the most time-honored tradition … Continue reading →

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NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night

Posted on October 9, 2011 by k4swl

The NAQCC Sprint is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you must use QRP power levels to compete for awards. … Continue reading →

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QRP Contest: UBA HF QRP Foxhunt Autumn 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by k4swl

Try your hand at hunting foxes this fall in the UBA HF QRP Foxhunt. The contest is held each Monday night 1930-2030 UTC during October and November 2011. Rules for the contest can be found at the UBA HF QRP Foxhunt website.

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QRPacificon 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by k4swl

If you live near Santa Clara, California you still have time to register for the 2011 QRPacificon, sponsored by the NorCal QRP Club.  By registering you will be included in the Saturday evening drawing. Events schedule Friday night we will … Continue reading →

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Ohio QRPers take break from Field Day to smoke some texters

Posted on June 28, 2009 by k4swl

In the spirit of a segment from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno which aired in 2005, Marion County, Ohio, amateurs staged a face-off between CW operators and local texters to draw public attention to their 2009 Field Day event. … Continue reading →

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QRPacificon 2008 – Oct 17, 18, and 19

Posted on October 16, 2008 by k4swl

If you are attending Pacificon, the largest ham radio convention on the west coast of the US, you should consider attending QRPacificon as well. It is a great way to hear some of the experts in the field of QRP … Continue reading →

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