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Ham Radio 360: 13 Colonies Special Event

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by K4CDN, Jun 27, 2017.

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  1. K4CDN

    K4CDN Ham Member QRZ Page

    In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast we discuss the upcoming 13 Colonies Special Event. I connected with Bob, ND7J, the webmaster for the event as well as an event operator from the state of North Carolina. I feature our conversation in this episode of HamRadio 360.

    The 13 Colonies Special Event is held during Independence Weekend each July and began in 2009, as a ‘One Time’ event. After logging over 12,000 contacts with just 13 operators, it’s founder Ken, KU2US, discovered he was onto something. Since it’s inception the event has grown exponentially with many more state operators and a network of help that spans the globe.

    Listen Link Here

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    Show Notes and Links Here

    I also share some recent podcast appearances of mine. Firstly, Horses in the Morning as I try to explain Ham Radio in less than 10 min and the Rain Report with Hap Holly (KC9RP).

    Bonus Content: Pecos Valley ARC (W5ZU) **Roswell Incident** Special Event July 1-4

    thank you for listening and here's to a Successful Independence Day Operating Weekend!

    73, Cale/K4CDN
     
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  2. KD2NOM

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    Thanks for the PodCast guys. I'm looking forward to a 'clean sweep' this year.
     
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  3. N8QQE

    N8QQE Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Good luck to everyone involved... I always enjoy hunting down all the stations of the 13 Colonies Special Event.
     
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  4. KD2NOM

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    Just remember to post spots when find one of them so we can all pile on together!
     
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  5. KA4AQM

    KA4AQM Ham Member QRZ Page

    Pure fun and pandemonium...at the same time. See & spot.
    Randy
    KA4AQM
     
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  6. AB1OC

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    Looking forward to making the 2017 Thirteen Colonies Special Event the biggest yet!

    Fred, de K2K New Hampshire
     
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  7. NX1Q

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    Spot...yeah...AFTER I pick them up, heh heh.
     
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  8. W3TPL

    W3TPL Ham Member QRZ Page

    Looking forward to the event... this is the kick in the butt I needed to get my antenna hung!
     
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  9. W6NYA

    W6NYA Ham Member QRZ Page

    Will be listening from Southern California--keep a spot open!

    Jim
    W6NYA
     
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  10. K3UJ

    K3UJ Ham Member QRZ Page

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  11. KU2US

    KU2US Ham Member QRZ Page

    betsy.gif KU2US here! This year is going to be fantastic. More operators, Hopefully good propagation, and all our operators are super enthusiastic! It is a time to have some big time fun. Barbie and a brew with the family, parties, fireworks and a time when we all can honor the original 13 Colony States, and our active military and veterans using Ham Radio! Even the folks running the GB13COL British bonus station from Durham England are ready to go. Not to forget our other bonus station from Philadelphia, the cradle of our democracy-WM3PEN! All I ask is to have some patience, because as you know, the pile ups will be enormous! Every one of our Operators have pledged to give everyone a "Q" who calls in, for as long as it takes, so you can get that "Clean Sweep-All 13 Colony States" endorsement on your requested certificate. I would like to thank all of our state Operators and bonus stations operators for giving up some of their holiday to do this. BUT also to all those who call us through the pile ups for a contact. Last year we did over 139,000 contacts. This year we are trying for close to 150,000! Please don't forget that July 1st is Canada Day! Let's also wish our neighbors to the north a hearty shout out! Give us a call, have a great 4th of July week and God Bless America! LET'S ROLL! 73' Ken Villone-Event Manager: K2A/NY (KU2US)
     
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  12. W8OMI

    W8OMI Ham Member QRZ Page

    I enjoyed the special event > I have made two clean sweeps over the last couple years. good luck everyone. w8omi
     
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  13. N3ZV

    N3ZV Ham Member QRZ Page

    Greetings everybody! I am a K2B, Virginia, operator. Last year I made a few thousand Q's. I would like to add to that total. I take vacation for this event because I like the event so much. Please remember that you only have to work each K2? station once for the clean sweep. The pile ups get pretty big so please be kind to the operators as some of them do not have pile up experience. Please listen to the K2? station as they may be trying to work a low power or QRP station, they may work by the numbers or by geographical areas. Lets make this a fun event and get past the 150,000 Q mark. There are 2 special stations, one is William Penn station in PA and the other is from England. Lets have some fun!!


    Whitney
    N3ZV
    K2B Virginia
     
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  14. KU2US

    KU2US Ham Member QRZ Page

    Hey Whitney! You are a Ham Radio ANIMAL! 6990 Contacts last year! LOVE IT! I would love to see you break last years total! Make Danny KI4TYK happy! :)
     
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  15. W7LZN

    W7LZN Ham Member QRZ Page

    Will be my first year participating, hope it goes well!
     
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