I like this event a lot….Dan
Once again, the 13 Colonies Special Event will take place between 1300z, July 1st and 0400z July 7th. The certificate is printed on heavy card stock. Stations working one state or, as many as all 15, will be eligible for the certificate. A “Clean Sweep” indicator will be affixed, for those lucky enough to “Q” all 15. A special endorsement will be attached for stations contacting their sister operation, WM3PEN, in Philadelphia, PA, where independence was declared. New since 2015, the 13 Colonies have added a second sister event station GB13COL will operate from Durham, England. The 13 Colonies certificate will have a Liberty Bell added for a contact with WM3PEN. They will also offer a special QSL card printed just for this event. There should be at least two stations from each on the 13 colonies on the air, as well as Super contest stations, multi-operator Club stations and OM and XYL teams. The thirteen orginal U.S. colonies are CT-DE- GA-MA-MD-NC-NH-NJ-NY-PA-RI-SC-VA. Special events stations mentioned are: K2A (NY), K2B (VA), K2C (RI), K2D (CT), K2E (DE), K2F (MD), K2G (GA), K2H (MA), K2I (NJ), K2J (NC), K2K (NH), K2L (SC), and K2M (PA). All HF bands will be in play, including the WARC bands, with the exception of 60 meters. 2 meters and 6 meter simplex are encouraged. All modes of operation should be represented – SSB, CW, RTTY, Digital, and the Satellites. The mode of operation is up to the individual colony state station. For more details on the stations, suggested frequencies, QSL info and on how to obtain the special certificate, see: http://www.13colonies.info
Don Bauer WB7TPH says
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the reminder about the 13 Colonies operation. I try to get several from out here in Arizona. I think my best so far is 8 or 9, but it is fun.
On another note: On June 30, 2013 the Prescott Fire Dept lost 19 members of it’s “Hotshot” wildland fire crew to the Yarnell Hill fire. Since that tragic incident, the Yavapai ARC created a sub-club and aquired the special call sign N7GMH, which we use for a memorial special event. Yesterday was the 3rd special event operation. Under poor band conditions we logged almost 270 contacts. Each contact requesting one will receive a commemorative QSL certificate.
Thought you might like to hear about this event.
Don WB7TPH