Thanks to John Laney K4BAI for posting a reminder on the CWOPS e-mail reflector.
This weekend is the NAQP CW contest. As you all know, I don't consider myself an avid or even semi-avid contester, but this one is generally fun. The exchange is simple - your name and state. It doesn't get much easier than that! Even if your CW speed isn't the greatest, this should be relatively easy copy.
If you're working on your Worked All States Award - whether it be just starting, almost finishing, or somewhere smackdab in the middle, then this is a good one for you. There's generally a lot of participation and you just may be able to find the "elusive" states on the airwaves this weekend.
The rules are here - http://ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf
To help fulfill my goal of getting on the air more this year, W2LJ plans to put in an hour or two, handing out that very NOT elusive "NJ" to anyone who so desires it.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Yes, I credit my activity in the NAQP for getting me a long, long way toward 5BWAS. The ARRL 160m and 10m contests helped as well (160m makes it 6-band WAS).
ReplyDeleteNAQP is only 12 hours, and single ops can work 10 of the 12 hours. It's not terribly difficult to put in a full-time, or near full-time effort.