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SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) October

October 12 @ 8:00 am - October 13 @ 7:59 pm EDT

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) October

UTC Dates and Times
Begin:  Saturday October 12, 2024   at 1200Z
End:     Sunday    October 13, 2024   at  2359Z

 

This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.  Operate up to 36 hours.

Each month the SKCC Weekend Sprintathon features one or more Bonus Stations.
The theme for October 2024 is — The theme is “TKA”, which stands for Triple Key Award Members.
The Triple Keys are:  Straight Key, Bug, Sideswiper.  TKA Members have made at least 100 QSOs using each of the three keys.
5 points for each SKCC – TKA station worked on each band.

 

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.

The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!

Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.

Details

Start:
October 12 @ 8:00 am EDT
End:
October 13 @ 7:59 pm EDT
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Website:
https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

Venue

On-The-Air
General Delivery
Dillsburg, PA United States

Organizer

SKCC – Straight Key Century Club
View Organizer Website