Bill Windle QSO Party
FOC is pleased to present the Bill Windle QSO Party.
This event is open to all radio amateurs world-wide. Its aim is to encourage the use of and excellence in Morse code.
The Bill Windle QSO Party is an operating event, not a contest.
Dates for 2008
Saturday 18th October
Yes, it is time for the next Bill Windle QP. And yes, the date has been moved a little earlier to try and make it possible for more members to jump into the fun. From all accounts, the BWQP is one of the most popular operating events because you can make of it what you will. Spend 24 hours working as many members as possible, similar to a contest. Or just turn the radio on when you have a few minutes or hours to spare during this day and enjoy QSOs with your friends in FOC and non-members. With each running of the Bill Windle QSO Party, we have seen more and more activity by members and non-members. So make plans now to get on the air whenever you can on May 31st.
The event runs for the 24-hour period from 0000Z to 2359Z on Saturday, 31st May. Call CQ BW from 015 to 040 on all bands, excluding the WARC bands. On 160, let’s stay below 025.The minimum exchange is RST, name, and FOC number (non-members will only send RST and name). However, feel free to engage in longer QSOs if you so desire.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase FOC to the non-members. Listen for the non-members who answer your calls. If they ask about FOC, take time to answer their questions. Some of these could very well be potential candidates for membership.
Certificates will be awarded to the member on each continent with the highest QSO total. So, if you’re willing to put in the time, you may be able to earn one of these very handsome certificates. We’ll also present certificates to the non-member on each continent that reports the highest number of FOC QSOs. Reporting is simple, as we rely on the honor system in determining the highest scoring station. If you’d like to send in an activity report, all we need is the total number of contacts you made and of those, how many were with FOC members. Count each band contact in your total. So if you QSO G4FOC on 3 bands, that’s 3 QSOs. Use this format: 125/97 indicating a total of 125 QSOS, of which 97 were with FOC members. Non-members should report the total number of FOC members contacted on all bands. Remember, no report is required; it’s strictly voluntary. A summary of activity from the reports received will be presented in FOCUS. Certificate winners will also be announced in that write-up.
Send activity reports to KZ5D@aol.com by 24 October, 2008.
If you’ve not operated in a BWQP before, try it. You’re sure to enjoy it Remember the date is Saturday, 18 October, 2008.