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13 Colonies

Discussion in 'Contests, DXpeditions, QSO Parties, Special Events' started by K5UYN, Jun 27, 2023.

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  1. K5UYN

    K5UYN Ham Member QRZ Page

    Anyone else starting to get excited about 13 Colonies coming up- my favorite every year! The best cards and biggest pile-ups of the year! Thanks in advance to all the operators who make this possible!!! From K5UYN !!!
     
    K5UYN, Jun 27, 2023
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  2. KD2JBC

    KD2JBC Ham Member QRZ Page

    I look forward to this event every year!
     
    KD2JBC, Jun 27, 2023
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  3. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    Last year was the first time I ever really made it a priority to work and "paper QSL confirm" all 13 colonies plus the bonus stations, and get the certificate. It was a LOT of fun! And yes the pileups were huge for some of the stations - especially the guy in France on CW.

    I'll work a few this year but probably not push it as hard as I did last time

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
    W7UUU, Jun 27, 2023
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  4. NZ4X

    NZ4X Platinum Subscriber Volunteer Moderator Platinum Subscriber Swapmeet Lead QRZ Page

    I look forward to the 13 Colonies contest every year! I did all QRP/20 meters SSB two years ago. Last year I did 100W/20 meters SSB. Not sure what I will do this year. Maybe all bands.
     
    NZ4X, Jun 27, 2023
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  5. WB4BIN

    WB4BIN Ham Member QRZ Page

    I used to like it, and even have a clean sweep or two. But pileups aren't really my thing. And it seems to be getting worse each year. So now, I'll work a few stations if they aren't too busy. It's still fun.
     
    WB4BIN, Jun 27, 2023
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  6. WR2E

    WR2E XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    I too like the 13 colonies, and being in the NorthEast makes getting some of the states quite difficult! It seems that most apparently favor the higher bands and don't frequent 40 as much as I would like them to!

    I also like the Lewis and Clark event. Clean sweep this year. And RTE 66, that one is fun too.
     
    WR2E, Jun 27, 2023
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  7. KY1K

    KY1K Ham Member QRZ Page

    It's been 5 years and I'm still waiting for my paper card. They admitted to not making any AFTER the event so I can only assume it was a fraud to steal the return postage. I'm disappointed QRZ still allows these crooks to post on this website.
     
    KY1K, Jun 27, 2023
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  8. WR2E

    WR2E XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    I dunno Jon, seems a harsh accusation.

    Did you actually contact someone there and ask them what is going on?

    How do you know your application (or your certificate return) was not lost in the mail? , etc...

    @KU2US
     
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    WR2E, Jun 27, 2023
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  9. W4JFA

    W4JFA Ham Member QRZ Page

    I'm doing CW from NC, K2J. I will do some 160 & 80. I'll also do some 20m. I'm not a dx-pedition kind of op but will give it 100%.
    CU on the air.
     
    W4JFA, Jun 27, 2023
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  10. WN1MB

    WN1MB Ham Member QRZ Page

    Send me the pertinent QSO information and I'll fashion up a QSL card for you - postage free!

    It won't be legitimate, but you'll get your card ... and maybe even stop bellyaching about it.
     
    WN1MB, Jun 27, 2023
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  11. WR2E

    WR2E XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    I hope so! I'll be listening for ya! Thanks for your effort in advance!
     
    WR2E, Jun 27, 2023
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  12. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    Seriously?

    That's right out of a Dilbert cartoon.... "Building a better life through stealing SASE postage, one "Forever" stamp at a time"

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
    W7UUU, Jun 27, 2023
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  13. K5UYN

    K5UYN Ham Member QRZ Page

     
    K5UYN, Jun 28, 2023
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  14. K5UYN

    K5UYN Ham Member QRZ Page

    Last year I got a clean sweep and every QSL card for the 1st time! Hope to repeat!!
     
    K5UYN, Jun 28, 2023
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  15. AD4DQ

    AD4DQ Ham Member QRZ Page

    Yes I have participated in this even the past 3 years and received my certificates. I look forward to this event.
    This is a fun hunting down the stations to complete your log.
     
    AD4DQ, Jun 28, 2023
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