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SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)

August 10 @ 8:00 am - August 11 @ 7:59 pm EDT

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)

UTC Dates and Times
Begin:  Saturday August 10, 2024   at 1200Z
End:      Sunday   August 11, 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.  In SKCC jargon, these stations are referred to as EGGs.
The August 2024 theme is — to be announced,
This month (August 2023) the theme involves “Home Brew Key”. 
5 points for each QSO you make with your home-made key.

 

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:
August 10 @ 8:00 am EDT
End:
August 11 @ 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