BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Class CW Operators' Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First Class CW Operators' Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.g4foc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Class CW Operators' Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20260227T084326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T084847Z UID:8808-1775910600-1775926800@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:FOC in the North 2026 DESCRIPTION:Chris\, G5VZ\, has booked The Blue Bell in Wentbridge for our 2026 FOC in the North lunch\, on Saturday\, 11. April.\nWe will meet at 1230 (local time!).\nThe Blue Bell is on The Great North Road just a couple of hundred metres south of the bridge over the River Went\, famous in the legend of Robin Hood.\nThe Blue Bell has an extensive menu and a range of beers – the web site is at bluebellwentbridge.co.uk. The address is The Blue Bell Inn\, Great North Road\, Wentbridge WF8 3JP\nThe phone number of The Blue Bell is 01977 620697. You can find a phone number for Chris in the Year Book or contact him at chris@g5vz.co.uk\nPlease let Chris know if you’re coming. Thanks! URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/foc-in-the-north-2026/ LOCATION:The Blue Bell in Wentbridge\, Great North Road\, Wentbridge WF8 3JP\, WF8 3JP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20231106T213746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195923Z UID:1915-1774656000-1774742399@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:Bill Windle QSO Party DESCRIPTION: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 twice a year. Many members have reported this is their favourite operating event! The idea behind the BWQP is to offer a stress-free opportunity for members to meet and greet both other members and nonmembers. Each one of us can make this event what you want it to be – some get on for a few casual QSOs\, others spend several hours on different bands and still others treat it like a miniMarathon. The basic concept is to work as many stations as you can over the 24-hour period. All the contacts made during both BWQPs count for all the FOC awards. So\, if you are chasing Windles\, Augies\, or WAFOC etc\, this is a good opportunity to fill in the stations you still need to work. The BWQP runs for a 24-hour period from 0000z to 2359z. 27 Call ‘CQ BW’ from 015 to 040kHz on all bands\, excluding the WARC bands. The exchange is: RST\, name\, and FOC number (non-members send RST and name). Many also engage in longer QSOs; it is entirely up to you! Please note we still call ‘CQ BW’ to initiate a QSO\, a tribute to Bill Windle who did so much to foster activity in our Club will be continued. Having your results listed has been a problem with a few stray emails. Ray\, G4FON (SK) developed a new reporting method that allows you to simply enter your results into a web form that will assure that your report is received. \nTo report your results\, use this address: FOCQP.g4foc.org Reports are due 7 days after the event. A complete list of the stations who do report will be included in FOCUS\, and on our public website. Handsome certificates are awarded to members and non-members on each continent reporting the highest number of QSOs. Please do not email results to the previous address as these will not be tabulated. URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/bw-qso-party/ CATEGORIES:On air events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20260128T185555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T090614Z UID:8726-1772841600-1772927999@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:Mechanical Key Day (MKD) DESCRIPTION:A regular opportunity for some friendly QSOs\, while giving the electronic keyer some time\noff. Members are encouraged to try to get on one of their favourite band(s) at some time during\nthis 24-hour period and look for other members. There are no set exchanges\, just have an\nenjoyable QSO with a fellow member using straight key\, bug or sideswiper. URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/mechanical-key-day-mkd/ CATEGORIES:On air events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T235900 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20240531T122348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T092942Z UID:6450-1772215200-1772236740@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:East Africa Dinner DESCRIPTION:Muthaiga Country Club\, Nairobi\, Kenya\n\n\n  \nEast Africa FOC Dinner 2026\n\nFriday 27st February\, 2026\n1800hrs Muthaiga Country Club\, Nairobi\, Kenya \n\n  \nAndy\, 5Z4VJ is again organising the 3rd East Africa FOC Dinner and weekend in February in Nairobi.\n\n\nSeveral members (from UK\, EU and NA) are planning to attend\, some combining the visit with a safari\, beach holiday or a tour of Nairobi city and its national park.\n\n  \nMore details and a three day suggested itinerary are available at:\nhttps://sites.google.com/view/east-africa-foc-dinner-2026\n\n\n\n\n\nSome photos from the 2024 Dinner here:\nhttps://www.g4foc.org/east-africa-dinner/\n\n\n  \nPlease contact Andy\, 5Z4VJ for further details and enquiries. URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/east-africa-dinner/ LOCATION:Muthaiga Country Club\, Muthaiga Road\, Nairobi\, 00620\, Kenya CATEGORIES:Social events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20231106T204331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T093001Z UID:1906-1770336000-1770595199@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:FOC Marathon DESCRIPTION:What: This is the club’s only scored operating event of the year. The idea is to work as many members\, on as many bands as possible. There are bonuses for having a contact with a member on five and six bands\, as well as for the number of DXCC entities worked. \nWhen: The first full weekend in February\, from Friday at 2100z to Sunday at 2100z. In the years when 1st February falls on a Saturday\, the Marathon will begin at 2100z on 31st January. \n \nBands: 160\, 80\, 40\, 20\, 15 & 10m. Only one transmitted signal allowed at one time. URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/marathon-2024/ CATEGORIES:On air events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260104T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20240625T171042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T143016Z UID:6596-1767528000-1767614400@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:FOC Old School Classic 1960s QSO Party DESCRIPTION: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 became a staple in most amateur stations\, “contest” software became common\, and DX Clusters were used for posting callsigns and frequencies of stations on the air anywhere in the world. \nParticipation: Open to all licensed amateurs \nDate and Time:  Summer: Last weekend in June or first weekend in July: Sunday \n Winter: First weekend in January: Sunday \n Time: 24 Hours beginning 1200 UTC through 1200 UTC following day. \nDates and Times are subject to change. \nMode: CW Only \nCall: “CQ OS” or “CQ OSQP” or “CQ FOC OS” \nSuggested CW Speed: 15-30 WPM with 30 WPM maximum speed \nBands: 160M\, 80M\, 40M\, 20M\, 15M\, 10M and 6M bands only. \nSuggested Operating Frequency: 28 to 45 Khz above Band Lower Edge. \nVisit event page to read more URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/foc-old-school-classic-1960s-qso-party/ CATEGORIES:On air events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20231106T211414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T132109Z UID:1912-1767225600-1767311999@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:Bug Day DESCRIPTION: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 keys. It is open to both FOC members and non-members.  \nThe exchange is expected to include\, at the very least\, a description of the bug being used. \nCalling CQ Bug Day is suggested.  Frequencies are 25 khz above most band edges and up as needed. \nPlease send a list of stations worked using bugs and your vote for best bug fist to Benny K5KV.   \nParticipants can contact Benny K5KV at email listed on QRZ.com with questions. URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/bug-day/ CATEGORIES:On air events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20231108T100715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T093128Z UID:1992-1749772800-1749945599@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:Harrogate Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Northern Get-Together and Dinner is traditionally held on the 2nd full weekend of June. It is open to non-member guests and overseas visitors are especially welcome. \nOur 2025 event will\, as usual\, be at the delightful Cedar Court Hotel\, in the pretty town of Harrogate\, North Yorkshire. Our organiser this year is Paul\, G4AFU. \nRead more URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/harrogate-dinner/ LOCATION:Cedar Court hotel Harrogate\, Park Parade\, off Knaresborough Road\, Harrogate\, HG1 5AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20260424T214234 CREATED:20241203T114814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T124858Z UID:7715-1746748800-1747007999@www.g4foc.org SUMMARY:Condin 2025 DESCRIPTION:The CONDIN 2025 will take place in the old residence city of Karl the Great and the coronation city of 21 Kings.Date: 9–11. May 2025\, Dinner 10. May 19:00Location: Novotel Aachen City\, Tel. 0241–51590\, email: Prices: Double Room 140\,00 € Comfort room incl. breakfastSingle Room 115\,00 € incl. breakfastBuffet 33\,00 € \nPlease book using the code “FOC”. Cancellations are free of charge until 3 May 2025. Later is 90% of the cost is charged. \nAccessibility by train: \n • from Cologne Airport direct to Aachen\,• from Duesseldorf Airport direct to Aachen• from Bruxelles Airport direct to Aachen• from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne with change to Aachen• direct line from Rostock to Aachen \nYou can expect a lively participation in an interesting city in the border triangle that has shaped Europe. URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/condin-2025/ LOCATION:Novotel Aachen City\, Peterstrasse. 66\,\, Aachen\, 52062\, Germany CATEGORIES:Social events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR