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"I love contesting. There is something about the camaraderie, discipline and knowledge contesting
demands that fits me; it doesn't fit everyone . . . but it sure fits me." - Jim White, K4OJ (SK) |
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| The Florida Contest Group |
The Florida Contest Group (FCG), an ARRL affiliated club, is Florida's amateur radio contest club. It's members share a common interest in the sport
of amateur radio contesting. FCG members have a wide range of contesting experience, from beginners to World Champions. They willingly share their knowledge and skills to promote
ham radio contesting in Florida. Members, who number in excess of 200, range from Jacksonville to South Florida. FCG has a "Panhandle" division for those contesters living in the Florida Panhandle
who are outside the ARRL's 175 mile "club circle".
The Florida Contest Group supports and encourages all types of
contesting, from HF to light, all modes, power classes and skill levels. |
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| Keeping In Touch |
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Communications is key to amateur radio. The Florida Contest Group uses several methods to communicate with its members, including frequent area meetings,
the Gazette newsletter and a club e-mail reflector. All of these methods are used to inform members of what the club is doing, and to encourage, support and help each other in our contest activities. |
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| Meetings |
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While the ARRL no longer specifies meeting requirements for club members, the FCG continues to hold face-to-face meetings as often as possible.
These meetings are usually held in conjunction with major hamfests, such as Melbourne, Orlando, Tampa and Ft. Walton Beach. Occasionally, meetings are also held at members' homes.
Non-members are welcome to attend to find out more about the FCG or about contesting in general.
Watch for announcements of upcoming meetings.
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| Contests This Week |
QRP Fox Hunt
0200Z-0330Z, Feb 3
NCCC Sprint Ladder
0230Z-0300Z, Feb 3
YL-ISSB QSO Party, CW
0000Z, Feb 4 to 2359Z, Feb 5
Vermont QSO Party
0000Z, Feb 4 to 2400Z, Feb 5
10-10 Int. Winter Contest, SSB
0001Z, Feb 4 to 2359Z, Feb 5
EPC WW DX Contest
1200Z, Feb 4 to 1200Z, Feb 5
Black Sea Cup International
1200Z, Feb 4 to 1159Z, Feb 5
FYBO Winter QRP Sprint
1400Z-2400Z, Feb 4
Minnesota QSO Party
1400Z-2400Z, Feb 4
British Columbia QSO Party
1600Z, Feb 4 to 0400Z, Feb 5
AGCW Straight Key Party
1600Z-1900Z, Feb 4
Delaware QSO Party
1700Z, Feb 4 to 2359Z, Feb 5
Mexico RTTY International Contest
1800Z, Feb 4 to 1759Z, Feb 5
North American Sprint, CW
0000Z-0400Z, Feb 5
ARS Spartan Sprint
0200Z-0400Z, Feb 7
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| The Florida QSO Party |
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The Florida Contest Group is the proud sponsor of the very popular "Florida QSO Party". Visit the Florida QSO Party Web site for contest rules, results and more. |
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| Worked All Florida Award |
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The Florida Contest Group sponsors the "Worked All Florida" Award for working all 67 Florida Counties. [details]. |
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