Category: Contests
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HCRA/SOTA Jerks – 630 meter Challenge Results
Last fall HCRA and SOTA Jerks put forth a 630 meter challenge to our members. The idea and rules were simple. Get people interested in operating on the new band and offer a $100 prize for achieving the longest confirmed QSO. Yes, there were other rules but lets keep it simple. We’re all about simple!…
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630 Meter Contest ends tonight at 6:59 PM (2359Z)!
Who will claim the $100 distance prize? Please submit your entry as follows: Submit your longest confirmed QSO to Jim Mullen via email or USPS by March 15th 2018 Email: kk1w.jim@gmail.com or USPS to 144 Tower Hill Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010 Enclose an SASE for return of any submitted cards No need to submit cards…
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HCRA Clublog Challenge 2017 – Results
HCRA encourages its members to get on the air. Every year we host a “Clublog challenge” where members can compete with each other to see who can make the most contacts throughout the year. HCRA and its members use the clublog.org service as a way to keep track of contacts. Members just upload their logs…
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630 Meter Challenge
630 Meter Challenge – Halftime Update: The HCRA/SOTA Jerks 630 meter challenge crosses the halfway point January 1, 2018. So far close to a half dozen members have made QSO’s or SWL reports on our new, medium frequency (MF) band. Here’s a quick overview of their achievements so far along with station descriptions and photos.…
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VLF Contest Announcement
HCRA & SOTA Jerks VLF Competition As you know the FCC has recently approved amateur radio use on the VLF (Very Low Frequency) bands starting September 15th, 2017. These bands are 135.7 to 135.8 kHZ (2,200 meters) and 472 to 479 kHz (630 meters). More information can be found about the authorization and bands…
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HCRA Is Now On Club Log
HCRA is now listed as a club on ClubLog.org. This allows HCRA members who use clublog to see how they rank against other HCRA members in DXCC standings. HCRA could also compete with other clubs. This could create friendly competition within the club as well as with other clubs. It can also benefit knowing that if…
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Conditions Look Good for ARRL 10 Meter Contest December 13-14
Always a favorite among serious and casual contesters alike, the 2014 ARRL 10 Meter Contest may enjoy excellent worldwide openings, plus a record number of participants! Activity in the CQ World Wide CW contest in late November was through the roof, with some operators reporting better 10 meter conditions than they could ever remember. “Don’t…