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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T120000
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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 \nWinter: First weekend in January: Sunday \nTime: 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-2/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260408T164916
CREATED:20240111T192717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T184510Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260408T164916
CREATED:20260128T190107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T090419Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260408T164916
CREATED:20240802T100227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T091047Z
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SUMMARY:UK Annual Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:This social event is held every year.  It’s FOC’s flag-ship social event and is open to Members and their guests. \nThis year’s  event is to be held  Saturday\, 12th of September 2026 at the Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa\, near Crewe in Cheshire: https://www.crewehallcheshire.co.uk \nOver the coming weeks\, further details and a booking link will be provided – this is an opportunity to mark the weekend in your diary.  For more information see  https://www.g4foc.org/annual-dinner-2026/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/uk-annual-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa\, Weston Road\, Crewe\, CW1 6UY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260408T164916
CREATED:20240111T192954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T093140Z
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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. 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/foc-qso-party/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261102T085900
DTSTAMP:20260408T164916
CREATED:20240709T100142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T184756Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day QSO Party (MDQP) is an activity providing participants with an opportunity to honour amateur radio operators who are now Silent Key. \nMDQP is being sponsored and managed by FOC and is open to all licensed amateurs: the idea is for each participant to honour a silent key. They might have a special memory to share\, along with the callsign and name of one who went before us. \nFor more information : Memorial Day QSO Party
URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/memorial-day-qso-party/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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