Every day should be an FOC activity day, however those of us who don’t get time during the
week can gather and make QSOs during Activity Days. We have also designated one day every
other month as a ‘meeting point’ to encourage members to be active on all bands. If the bands
are busy with a contest, then perhaps try the nearest WARC band, or 60m if available.

Here is a special invitation for you to join in the fun during the Bill Windle QSO Party (BWQP), formerly known as the FOC QSO Party (FOCQP), that we schedule twice a year. Many members have reported this is their favourite operating event! The idea behind the BWQP is to offer a stress-free opportunity for members to meet and greet both other members and nonmembers. Each one of us can make this event what you want it to be – some get on for a few casual QSOs, others spend several hours on different bands and still others treat it like a miniMarathon. The basic concept is to work as many stations as you can over the 24-hour period. All the contacts made during both BWQPs count for all the FOC awards. So, if you are chasing Windles, Augies, or WAFOC etc, this is a good opportunity to fill in the stations you still need to work. The BWQP runs for a 24-hour period from 0000z to 2359z. Call ‘CQ BW’ from 015 to 040kHz on all bands, excluding the WARC bands. The exchange is: RST, name, and FOC number (non-members send RST and name). Many also engage in longer QSOs; it is entirely up to you! Please note we still call ‘CQ BW’ to initiate a QSO, a tribute to Bill Windle who did so much to foster activity in our Club will be continued. Having your results listed has been a problem with a few stray emails. Ray, G4FON (SK) developed a new reporting method that allows you to simply enter your results into a web form that will assure that your report is received.

To report your results, use this address: FOCQP.g4foc.org Reports are due 7 days after the event. A complete list of the stations who do report will be included in FOCUS, and on our public website. Handsome certificates are awarded to members and non-members on each continent reporting the highest number of QSOs. Please do not email results to the previous address as these will not be tabulated.

Every day should be an FOC activity day, however those of us who don’t get time during the
week can gather and make QSOs during Activity Days. We have also designated one day every
other month as a ‘meeting point’ to encourage members to be active on all bands. If the bands
are busy with a contest, then perhaps try the nearest WARC band, or 60m if available.

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 being used.

Calling CQ Bug Day is suggested.  Frequencies are 25 khz above most band edges and up as needed.

Please send a list of stations worked using bugs and your vote for best bug fist to Benny K5KV.  

Participants can contact Benny K5KV at email listed on QRZ.com with questions.

Every day should be an FOC activity day, however those of us who don’t get time during the
week can gather and make QSOs during Activity Days. We have also designated one day every
other month as a ‘meeting point’ to encourage members to be active on all bands. If the bands
are busy with a contest, then perhaps try the nearest WARC band, or 60m if available.

Every day should be an FOC activity day, however those of us who don’t get time during the
week can gather and make QSOs during Activity Days. We have also designated one day every
other month as a ‘meeting point’ to encourage members to be active on all bands. If the bands
are busy with a contest, then perhaps try the nearest WARC band, or 60m if available.

Every day should be an FOC activity day, however those of us who don’t get time during the
week can gather and make QSOs during Activity Days. We have also designated one day every
other month as a ‘meeting point’ to encourage members to be active on all bands. If the bands
are busy with a contest, then perhaps try the nearest WARC band, or 60m if available.