Now and again, we should switch down a few gears and QSO with those operators who are not as fast at CW. Casual operators on the bands appreciate it when we slow down and work people at their own pace. This is a chance to encourage wider activity on the bands with everyone, including other Read More

Every day should be an FOC activity day, however those of us who don’t get time during theweek can gather and make QSOs during Activity Days. We have also designated one day everyother month as a ‘meeting point’ to encourage members to be active on all bands. If the bandsare busy with a contest, then Read More

There has been continued interest in an activity twice per year (to run alongside the Mechanical Key Days) where the idea is to get on the air using those bug keys. It is open to both FOC members and non-members.  The exchange is expected to include, at the very least, a description of the bug Read More

What: This is the club’s only scored operating event of the year. The idea is to work as many members, on as many bands as possible. There are bonuses for having a contact with a member on five and six bands, as well as for the number of DXCC entities worked. When: The first full weekend Read More