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Special Event Station Guide:

Date: Saturday – October 18 , 2008

Suggested hours of operation: 0900 – 1700 hrs Local

Purposes of Event:

• Commemorate 69th Anniversary of U.S.C.G. Auxiliary.
• Spread the word on the work and purpose of C.G. Aux.
• Get members and non- members involved with Comms.
• Bring new members into the Auxiliary
• Enjoy Auxiliary Fellowship

Special Event Station Requirements:

• Amateur band H.F. and VHF frequencies Only.
• Each Official station must have a minimum of “One” H.F. station operating most of the day !
• Should invite members and non- members to visit your station during the event
• Explain purpose of CG Aux. to interested contacts.
• All stations must get a “1 X 1” call sign - Click to obtain this call.
• Last day to register as a 1X 1 Special Event Station with BA – OTU is : September 15 , 2008

- Suggested “ Call up” will be sent to all participants.
- Keep Log of all contacts: Call sign, name, location.
- Inform contacts to send an “SASE” to the person you have selected to distribute the Commemorative QSL.
- Try to contact as many “ Special Event Stations” listed as possible.
- A list of suggested frequencies will be sent to each authorized “ Special Event Station”

Send “ QSL” requests to Dan Amoroso after event along with:

• Total number of contacts
• Total number of States contacted
• Total number of Countries contacted
• Total number of “Special Event Stations” contacted

- Each station should announce their event information in local C.G. Auxiliary newsletters and magazines.
- Send your Special event information no later than: June 30 to QST Magazine.
- Sample QST magazine entry :

Philadelphia, PA: US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 5-NR, K3G. 1400Z-2200Z – OCT 18. Commemorating USCG Aux. 69th Anniversary. 28.330 21.330 14.270 7.270. QSL. Daniel F. Amoroso, 196 Dam View Dr, Media, PA 19063.

- Suggested frequencies will be provided once a list of Special event stations and Call signs is completed.
- QSL cards will be supplied to all authorized “Special Event Stations” after the special event !

Most important item: “Make it a FUN Day” as you Celebrate the Coast Guard Auxiliary Anniversary !