Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

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Radio Club of Tacoma W7DK to celebrate its 100th Anniversary

Posted: 16 Oct 2016 07:27 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ersary.538875/

Come join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the
Radio Club of Tacoma, W7DK. The celebration will be held at the Scottish
Rites Temple, 817 S. Vassault St. in Tacoma, WA on Sunday, October 16th
2016 beginning at 2:00 PM. This event marks, to the day, the 100th
anniversary of the founding of the club - one of the oldest
continuously-running amateur radio clubs in the country.



Jim Pace, K7CEX, ARRL Northwest Division Director will be in attendance
with a...



Radio Club of Tacoma W7DK to celebrate its 100th Anniversary

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W1AW/6

Posted: 15 Oct 2016 05:24 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/w1aw-6.541078/

Who is this guy ??? He consistently sends the "1" with 5 dashes. (14039
khz) di dah dah dah dah dah ?



Steve / W5BIB

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JOTA Weekend 15th 16th October

Posted: 15 Oct 2016 06:50 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ctober.540993/

In over 18 months of Ham Radio I heard my first CQ on the UK 2M Simplex
Calling Channel this afternoon!



It was worth the wait. I spent a short while in a QSO with GB2FRS and a
very pleasant local Scout in my town of Horsham.



Just a reminder to keep a watch out for the JOTA operators, they really
appreciate any contact.