/JOIN us in this quick and fun non-contest contest.? Whether you've played in this game before or not, grab your Peanut Power number (PPN) and see what kind of nut you really are.? It's fun. It's quick.? It's something unique from the north Georgians.? Come out or stay in and play! Note: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN QRP POWER TO PLAY!/
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*One change to rules*... if you *need* a Peanut Power Number, send KJ4YM@... an email.
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OK, here are more details............
*Everyone plays.*.. Outdoors, Indoors, QRP or higher power, CW, SSB, even *DIGITAL*!.. There is even QRO!
Sponsored by the North Georgia QRP Club (nogaqrp.org), this sprint will be held on*Oct. 6, 2018*from 6PM to 8PM EDT,*(Oct.6, 2018- 2200z to 2359z).*
Your QSO will be worth more if you have a *Peanut number;*/_Y_//_ou now keep the same number each year.._/
To check to see what your number is, go to:
This short sprint is different from most other QRP QSO events.
1. It is *open to all amateurs at any power level*. We do this to attract some new folks to QRP while running theircomfortable power - QRO *(<= 100 watts pls).*All are welcome. This is a fun event, not cut-throat!
2. It is a *short sprint* lasting only 2 hours and not tying up the entire afternoon. Although a brief sprint, pleaserun reasonable CW speeds so that all can copy.
3. It starts *late in the day* (right after close of CA QSO party!) which means we start at 3PM PDT, later than most contests.
4. There are 5 categories covering a variety of situations - the prestigious category in the *Peanut Power*1W CW, 2W PEP SSB or less and *operating from the field*....it's the *GOOBER CLASS!*SOTA/POTA anyone?
5. Certificates will be awarded for each of 5 category winners (minimum 3 entries per category).
6. Sprint encourages SSB as well as CW contacts. The exchange: *RS(T), *State/Province/Country *(S/P/C)*, and your *Peanut Number *or *Power.*Call /*CQ NUT*/*//*//and have FUN!
7. Multipliers count each band/mode. Work*GA*(or any other S/P/C) on 3 bands and 2 modes (SSB and CW/DIGITAL) = 6 multiplier.*? Puts emphasis on switching bands and modes during theevent.*Check SSB on the_quarter_hour.
8. We encourage activity on all 3 permitted bands - *80M, 40M, and 20M*. CW: 3561 khz, 7061 khz, 14061 khz SSB: 3999 LSB khz, 7999 LSB khz, and 14339 USB khz.? Spread out from those frequencies.
9. Logs are not submitted -*simply a score*- but keep your log, in case it's requested for verification. Watch the NoGaQrP (nogaqrp.org) website for results. There is an online score calculator. It's all on the website -
10. Work stations holding a?Peanut Power Number (PPN) for 7 points. Stations worked not having a PPN (they will send power instead)yield 3 points. Yes, *QRO*stations may request a PPN. Remember, you do notdeclare a category /*until you decide to send in your entry*./If you get halfway through and change your power, simply enter in a different category than you originally thought..
*Peanut numbers are now permanent*.? Don't know or remember your number?See<>* If you have_requested a new number_this year, this page will be updated before Sunday, Oct. 6
To request your PPN, send an email to NoGaNuT Pete atkj4ym@... Requests for special numbers *may no longer be **accommodated.*Remember to include the phrase - "*PEANUT POWER NUMBER"*in the subject line of your request.? But even _without a number_, get on and make some contacts, just _send your output power followed by a W_.
Dang, those goobers are tasting great!
NoGaNuT Pete
Jim Stafford W4QO