A regular opportunity for some friendly QSOs, while giving the electronic keyer some time off. Members are encouraged to try to get on one of their favourite band(s) at some Read More
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 Read More
The Blue Bell in Wentbridge
Great North Road, Wentbridge WF8 3JP, United Kingdom
Chris, G5VZ, has booked The Blue Bell in Wentbridge for our 2026 FOC in the North lunch, on Saturday, 11. April. We will meet at 1230 (local time!). The Blue Read More
Best Western Plus Hotel Bremerhaven
Fischkai 2,, Bremerhaven, Germany
In 2026, the traditional Continental Dinner will be held in the city of Bremerhaven in the North of Germany. Bremerhaven, a port city at the mouth of the Weser River, Read More
Hope Hotel
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, United States
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 17th May for the annual FOC Breakfast at Hamvention. The breakfast will again be at the Hope Hotel which is located next to Wright Patterson Read More
Now and again, we should switch down a few gears and QSO with those operators who are not as fast at CW. Casual operators on the bands appreciate it when Read More
Purpose: To turn the clocks back to what ham radio was like in the 1960s. To the extent possible, re-create the operating practices and gear used by amateurs before computers Read More
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 Read More
A regular opportunity for some friendly QSOs, while giving the electronic keyer some time off. Members are encouraged to try to get on one of their favourite band(s) at some Read More
Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa
Weston Road, Crewe, United Kingdom
This social event is held every year. It’s FOC’s flag-ship social event and is open to Members and their guests. This year’s event is to be held Saturday, 12th of September 2026 Read More
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 Read More
Memorial Day QSO Party (MDQP) is an activity providing participants with an opportunity to honour amateur radio operators who are now Silent Key. MDQP is being sponsored and managed by Read More