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Randy got it started - here is the rest of the story : 2025 Flight of the Bumblebees The annual Flight of the Bumblebees will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The event will be in a four hour daytime window, from 1700 to 2100 UTC. This casual QRP CW event consists of 'Bumblebees' who are operating portable stations at outdoor locations, and 'Home Stations' who try to work as many of these 'Bumblebees' as possible. This event is open to all operators. Anywhere. With the sunspot cycle still on the high side, this year's event has the potential to be very interesting. Operators who want to go out and setup a portable station at some outdoor location, and be a highly sought after 'Bumblebee', need to obtain a "Bumblebee Number". The window for obtaining your 2025 'Bumblebee Number' is now Open. This year is is simpler than ever to get a Bumblebee Number. The https://ars-qrp.com web site will explain the whole process. I'll be out there as a 'Bumblebee' - hoping to work you during the event. 72, Jody - K3JZD

If you like to participate in this even as a Bumblebee, you now can apply for a number. FOBB_Number_Request Go there and fill out the form. GL es BZZZZ 72 de NC4RT -- a^2 + b^2 = c^2 x^2 + y^2 = r^2 e^iPi + 0^2 = i^2

The monthly running of the ARS Spartan Spring starts this evening at 0000Z. A fun 2 hours of QRP'ing. Overview & Rule Summary FOR THE ADVENTURE RADIO SOCIETY SPARTAN SPRINT What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate? The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour casual QRP contest. It is held on the first Monday of every month to encourage QRP operators to get on and go to somewhere near the standard QRP frequencies on the 80-40-20-15-10 Meter bands for an evening of fun. It is open to all QRP CW operators – there is not any membership requirement. Operating portable and/or using lightweight minimalist (spartan) equipment is encouraged, but is not required. THE CONTEST PERIOD FOR EACH TIME ZONE IS: EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Local. CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Local PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local Does not shift for DST – This event is always at these Local Times (UTC for STANDARD TIME : 0100Z to 0300Z) (UTC for DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME : 0000Z to 0200Z) POWER OUTPUT To keep with its minimalist theme, Maximum Spartan Sprint power output is 5 watts. However, a Spartan Sprint participant running 5 watts who is submitting results is allowed to work a non-QRP station. That contact will count. (A Non-QRP station is not permitted to submit results for this QRP event.) OPERATION We operate CW on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters, around standard QRP frequencies. Call CQ SP Or listen for calling stations. EXCHANGE - Your Call Sign - Your State or Province - Your Power output SCORING Scoring is somewhat unique - score is calculated based on [Number of Contacts] / [Station Weight]. Working the same station on a different band counts as another contact. The weight of your station consists of everything except your antenna and feed line. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously you are not lightweight - simply report your weight as 30 lbs. (That is the default weight for the Tubby division.) REPORTING To report your results, go to 3830scores.com, and select the ‘ARS Spartan Sprint’ (on the Left side). You will enter your [Station Weight] and the [Number of Contacts] that you made. Soapbox comments may include your power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else you wish to comment on. Scores will be Automatically Calculated Reports will be available for both the Skinny (lightweight) and Tubby (heavyweight) entrants. WORKING HIGHER-POWERED STATIONS: You may be contacted by a higher-powered station who is not familiar with the Spartan Sprint and its rules. As long as you are running QRP, you may count that QSO. Looking forward to working you during the next Spartan Sprint. 73, Jody – K3JZD on behalf of Russ Carpenter - AA7QU and Richard Fisher - KI6SN The Adventure Radio Society Pioneers Last Updated : 03APR25 Mark Prather - WB9HFK Celebrating my 54th year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.

We're 3 weeks away from the opening of Fox season. And we still need several intrepid volunteers to step forward. Check out the current line up at https://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/fap20.html. That's also where you can find the application. If you have played our wonderful game, and especially if you've not been a Fox before, please consider doing it now. Some of the benefits of being a Fox: - it's much easier than you think it is. Sure, the first time you do it there's the normal fear of the Unknown. But that fades away quickly. - your Code Speed will increase. Something to do with the mental sharpness you gain, and the experience of hearing multiple hounds calling you. - your SWR will fall. OK, this one is unfounded. But isn't it amazing how guys thousands of miles away can suddenly hear you when they really want to? - there is zero risk. God forbid you have a bad night (it does happen once in a while; check _my_ results), you just shut her down and go to bed. The Sheriff will not visit you, the bank will not repo your car. You say "Conditions..." and move on to the next thing. The summer season is the perfect time to try Foxing for the first time. It's a short season, only 2 slots in 10 weeks. Give it a whirl! If you need assistance filling out the application, drop me a line at my QRZ address. I'll be happy to help. https://youtu.be/SBjWHBHlvAs?si=uiwg23Mu4UAR4GTa Randy NC4RT -- a^2 + b^2 = c^2 x^2 + y^2 = r^2 e^iPi + 0^2 = i^2

The latest sked is posted, and we have room for a few more.. One active and alternates are certainly welcome and definitely needed. Take a screen shot of the app, fill it in, and send it to me, please. Thank you!! Have a great day, Dale - WC7S in Wy "Actions speak louder than words"

I'm not sure that Dale received an email from me, asking for my 7/11 assignment to be changed. Perhaps there's an issue on my end. Watch this space: I may be asking for a volunteer to swap with me. 72 de NC4RT -- a^2 + b^2 = c^2 x^2 + y^2 = r^2 e^iPi + 0^2 = i^2

QRP ARCI Hoot Owl Sprint starts at 0000Z ends at 0100Z QRP ARCI - Hoot Owl Sprint Mark Prather - WB9HFK Celebrating my 54th year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.

From the Daily DX: May 17 2025 Dayton, Ohio Tonight at the 2025 Contest Dinner three contesters were inducted into the CQ Contest Hall of Fame. Congratulations to: K4BAI, John Laney N9RV, Pat Barkey DJ2YA, Uli Weiss Further info here: https://contesthof.com/k4bai/ John has a talent for pulling signals out of a pileup like few other foxii I've ever worked. Any number of times I've started to repeat my call and he's called me in the middle of the W. Enjoy your new laurels, John! 73/72, -Steve WX2S

Congratulations John on a great accomplishment! Thank you for the several contacts we have had. Reggie k6xr -- Mac

CQ contest hall of fame.. ears like no other.. and manages a pile up in such an awesome manner it seems to be a work of art. We ae proud to know him as a FINE FOX in the QRPFOXHUNTS!! Congratulations John, Very Well Done. Good Luck, Dale - WC7S in Wy

7:30 to 9:30 PM CDT NAQCC General Sprint Rules Mark Prather - WB9HFK Celebrating my 54th year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.

This certainly a most deserved award to John who never misses a dit. Vy 72 &73 Charles (aka Chas), W2SH

Congrats John, Appreciate the QRM NK 9G. Rick

John, Congratulations on being inducted into the CQ contest hall of fame! I worked you in one of my first contest endeavors, the 1968 Georgia QSO party. Many many times since then! Dave N1IX

A well deserved award John! Thank you for your contributions as a FOX, Hunter, Contester and much, much more. You keep operator skills honed razor sharp and are the envy of the whole QRP community. Be well, God Bless! 72, 73, Jim / W1FMR QRP in NH

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Overview & Rule Summary FOR THE ADVENTURE RADIO SOCIETY SPARTAN SPRINT What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate? The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour casual QRP contest. It is held on the first Monday of every month to encourage QRP operators to get on and go to somewhere near the standard QRP frequencies on the 80-40-20-15-10 Meter bands for an evening of fun. It is open to all QRP CW operators – there is not any membership requirement. Operating portable and/or using lightweight minimalist (spartan) equipment is encouraged, but is not required. THE CONTEST PERIOD FOR EACH TIME ZONE IS: EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Local. CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Local PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local Does not shift for DST – This event is always at these Local Times (UTC for STANDARD TIME : 0100Z to 0300Z) (UTC for DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME : 0000Z to 0200Z) POWER OUTPUT To keep with its minimalist theme, Maximum Spartan Sprint power output is 5 watts. However, a Spartan Sprint participant running 5 watts who is submitting results is allowed to work a non-QRP station. That contact will count. (A Non-QRP station is not permitted to submit results for this QRP event.) OPERATION We operate CW on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters, around standard QRP frequencies. Call CQ SP Or listen for calling stations. EXCHANGE - Your Call Sign - Your State or Province - Your Power output SCORING Scoring is somewhat unique - score is calculated based on [Number of Contacts] / [Station Weight]. Working the same station on a different band counts as another contact. The weight of your station consists of everything except your antenna and feed line. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously you are not lightweight - simply report your weight as 30 lbs. (That is the default weight for the Tubby division.) REPORTING To report your results, go to 3830scores.com, and select the ‘ARS Spartan Sprint’ (on the Left side). You will enter your [Station Weight] and the [Number of Contacts] that you made. Soapbox comments may include your power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else you wish to comment on. Scores will be Automatically Calculated Reports will be available for both the Skinny (lightweight) and Tubby (heavyweight) entrants. WORKING HIGHER-POWERED STATIONS: You may be contacted by a higher-powered station who is not familiar with the Spartan Sprint and its rules. As long as you are running QRP, you may count that QSO. Looking forward to working you during the next Spartan Sprint. 73, Jody – K3JZD on behalf of Russ Carpenter - AA7QU and Richard Fisher - KI6SN The Adventure Radio Society Pioneers Last Updated : 03APR25 Mark Prather - WB9HFK Celebrating my 54th year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.

The results for the 2025 WI QSO Party have been published on the WIQP website. You will find the results at www.warac.org/wqp/wqp.htm. Thanks again to all who participated and your electronic log submissions. See you in ’26! The updated county activation file is available as well. https://www.warac.org/wqp/countyaction.htm The WIQP Team, Chuck Dellis, W9WLX Tom Macon, K9BTQ Howard Smith, WA9AXQ Jeff Pahl, W9JSP