Subj : CW Events coming up To : All From : n2qfd Date : Fri Jul 19 2024 07:26 am VVV VVV QST K1USN Slow Speed Test RandomGram Event SKCC Oceanic Saunter SKCC Straight Key Sprint Firset Class Ops Bug Day This evening is the K1USN SST at 1600-1700 EDT ( 20:00-21:00 UTC) It's a slow speed conTest, so sprint of sorts. The idea is to work under 20WPM and not just exchange numbers in the hit and run manner but to enjoy yourself. http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RandomGram event #18 is Friday: July 19th @ 23:00 - 01:00 UTC That is Friday evening for US and Europe. Participants exchange 5-character random code groups. Points are awarded for transmitting and for copying (including SWL intercept). Accuracy is all that counts. There are no SPC mult, bonuses, power category, or "dup" restriction. New TX Lists (code groups) are being distributed now. Code groups from previous events are not valid. Participants have the option to join a team effort if they choose. Teams in effect for this event are STRAIGHT KEY; BUG; SIDESWIPER; A1CLUB; CWOPS and HOMEBREW. Additional teams or multi-op groups July be added. Check out the current roster & teams at https://groups.io/g/RG/message/356 For more information about RandomGram, FAQ, past results, etc. see https://groups.io/g/RG 73, Drew/AF2Z RandomGram Mgr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SKCC Oceanic Saunter eminder: OQS - Oceania QRS Saunter* *When:* Saturday, July 20, 2024 *Where:* https://skccgroup.com/operating_activities/oqs/ The Oceania QRS Saunter brings together operators at a slower CW pace, 12 WPM or less, with a specific focus on our members across the Pacific. This is an informal 12-hour non-contest event starting at 0000 UTC on the third Saturday of the month. All members regardless of location are encouraged to join in. Be sure to check out the comments, greetings & station photos after the event. *Organizer:* SKCC - Garry VK2GAZ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SKCC Straight Key Sprint The next monthly Straight Key Sprint - SKS - will take place July 24, 2024 from 0000 - 0200 UTC. Mark your calendar... Wednesday 0000 UTC - 0200 UTC (Tuesday evening for most of us)! Our July SKS Bonus Station will be Dave WA8KAN Please submit your results, see who the Top Guns are and read the great comments in the Soap Box. Have Fun! NOTE: SKS is an unassisted event. Please operate accordingly. 73, Cathy W4CMG SKCC #20093S SKS Manager https://www.skccgroup.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FOC Bug Day - July 20, 2024 BENNY K5KV Jul 16 #166624 TO ALL BUG FANS PLEASE READ BELOW. ALL ARE WELCOME. ALSO SEE https://www.g4foc.org/Bug-Day *To all FOC members,* The next FOC Bug Day is Saturday, July 20, 2024 starting at 0000Z. This is Friday evening in North America. Dust off your bug and join us for some fun. Look for bugs on the 25's and above, 73, Benny, K5KV https://www.g4foc.org/Bug-Day N2QFD{Queen City BBS}:// "Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me right now?" - Craig Ferguson --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Raspberry Pi/32) * Origin: Queen City BBS (21:1/154)