NEW MEXICO QSO PARTY 4-13-2013

I received this yesterday ..... perhaps of interest to folks.

73 All,

Old Senile Don WD5JOY

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Fellow New Mexico Hams --A final reminder about the New Mexico QSO Party, which occurs THISSaturday, April 13 from 8:00am MDT until 8:00pm MDT. Every Hams acrossNew Mexico is invited and encouraged to participate. Amateur radiooperators from across the United States -- and the world -- willliterally be seeking New Mexicans on the HF bands and 6 meters duringthe event period, looking particularly to contact hams from as many NewMexico counties as possible. The Land of Enchantment will essentiallybe the "DX" on this day, making for a great time for all whoparticipate. Last year's event saw the participation of well over 100hams, plus 13 New Mexico amateur radio clubs that, through theirparticipating members, were in the running for a special club award.We are looking for hams residing in (or able to set up temporarilywithin) each and every one of New Mexico's 33 counties to participatein the 2013 New Mexico QSO Party, whether for just a few convenienthours or for the entire 12 hour period.This is a super event for new and experienced hams alike, and you DONOT need to be a contester to participate -- just join the airwaveswith a desire to make enjoyable ham radio contacts. Operate from thecomfort of your home, or make it a club activity and combine forceswith your fellow members. Invite a group of friends to your shack. Hitthe road as a mobile station and activate multiple counties which createmuch needed -- and appreciated -- point multipliers for everyone whoparticipates in the QSO Party. Use this event as an opportunity tointroduce a neighbor or friend to ham radio. Or rally friends and clubmembers to set up, Field Day style, as part of this year's brand-new NewMexico Expedition category.ATTENTION HAM CLUBS AND CLUB MEMBERS: The New Mexico QSO Party is agreat club-building activity, and there are two special awards beingoffered just for clubs. The first is a plaque that will be awarded tothe New Mexico club with the highest aggregate score submitted by itsmembers. Another plaque will be awarded to the New Mexico Club whosemembers activate the highest aggregate number of New Mexico counties.It doesn't matter what operating category your members participate in,or for how long; each entrant just needs to clearly mark their clubname on their individual logs and your club will be automaticallyentered. Complete details in the New Mexico QSO Party rules. Talk thisup within your club!This year's event is hosted by the Albuquerque Amateur Radio Club.Great-looking plaques will be awarded and participation certificateswill be available for those desiring one. Complete details, rules,award information, and more can be found on the New Mexico QSO Partywebsite at http://pages.swcp.com/~n5zgt/nmqsopartyIf you are interested in joining the fun, please let us know whatcounty (or counties) you may operate from so we can list you, even iftentative, on the New Mexico QSO Party website athttp://pages.swcp.com/~n5zgt/nmqsoparty/activationplans.html. Thereare still counties needing to be activated by permanent, mobile, orportable stations -- can you help?Please help spread the word about the 2013 New Mexico QSO Party and,more importantly, plan on a fun day on the HF bands and 6-meters withmany hams looking for your contact during the 2013 New Mexico QSO Party-- Saturday, April 13 from 8:00am MDT until 8:00pm MDT.Thanks and 73,Brian N5ZGT</pre>[/TD]
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