San Antonio Hams

 A great ham radio event has been revived that will provide a weekend of fun and excitement to every ham that participates.  The New Mexico QSO Party, an operating event designed for new and experienced hams alike, will take place on the first weekend of February (Feb 7-8, 2009).

The purpose of this HF and 6-meter event (both of which every ham has privileges to operate on) is to get on the airwaves and have a great time with hams from across New Mexico and the nation.  Simply put, NM hams contact as many hams (inside and outside NM) as possible.  Non-NM hams contact as many NM hams (only) as possible.  Essentially, New Mexico hams will find themselves on the “other” side of the pileup, with stations across the country and perhaps world wanting to make contact with the Land of Enchantment for the duration of the event.  And what good operating event can’t be without awards?

Complete details, rules, and forms are available at the New Mexico QSO Party website: http://www.swcp.com/~n5zgt/nmqsoparty 

But here’s the catch: In order for the New Mexico QSO Party to be successful we need to (a) promote it to all the hams in New Mexico and beyond, (b) strive to get as many New Mexico hams to participate in the QSO Party as possible, and (c) get at least one ham in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties to participate in all or part of the event.

This year’s event is being sponsored by the Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club.  If your club would like to sponsor the 2010 New Mexico QSO Party, please contact the event committee via the email address found on the website.  Furthermore if you have any question about this great event, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mark your calendars for February 7-8, and visit http://www.swcp.com/~n5zgt/nmqsoparty today! We look forward to hearing you on the airwaves during the 2009 New Mexico QSO Party!

NOTE: Texas’ own “BEXAR OPERATORS GROUP” will be sponsoring a plaque for “High Score – Non-New Mexico Single Operator” – Let’s see if a Texan can win it! New hams are encouraged to give it a try. Walk in to your local ham club meeting later on in the year carrying a plaque for your contest efforts.