W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least!

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A Couple of Things

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 05:46 PM PDT
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First - a reminder that the Cookie Crumble Contest is this Sunday and I am
looking forward to it. Supposed to be a heat wave in process here in
Central NJ. Sunny and in the 90s - perfect for sitting at the patio table
with the umbrella up, the Jackite post in the backyard and the KX3
connected to the PAR ENDFEDZ.
Secondly, the Flying Pigs have started a new event. You're probably
familiar with the Run For The Bacon, which occurs on the 3rd Sunday of
every month. The new event is the Walk For The Bacon, which is designed
with the newbie and slow speed CW Op in mind. The maximum code speed
allowed is 13 WPM and even slower speeds are encouraged. The idea is to
introduce the fun world of QRP Sprints to folks who are not comfortable
with higher speed code.
It takes place each month on two separate nights. This month, it took place
on the first Wednesday and Thursday of June. Wednesday evening was
the "early" session, which started at 8 PM EDT and lasted an hour. The
activity took place from 7.050 to 7.065 MHz with 7.060 MHz being the hot
spot. Code speeds from 10-13 WPM and slower were encouraged.
The second "later" session was on Thursday night at 10:00 PM EDT. The
frequency range was from 7.110 to 7.125 MHz with 7.123 MHz being the hot
spot. Again, 10-13 WPM and slower speeds are encouraged.
There is talk of a 20 Meter session being added. I'll announce here when
the July session will be announced. The inaugural session had over 30
participants and logs submitted. Hopefully. this will increase in the
future. Stay tuned for news and details about upcoming Walks For The Bacon.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!