 Calling
all radio amateurs
Transmission 2005
Each year the British Wireless for the Blind Fund holds an annual competition
for radio amateurs in order to raise funds for the work of the charity.
Called ‘Transmission' it is held over
a weekend in September. This year, ‘Transmission 2005' will be held
on September 24th and 25th.
Any radio amateur who would like to take part will be raising much-needed
funds for this very worthwhile charity.
The idea is that amateurs ask their friends, family, workmates - anyone
in fact - to sponsor them for contacts made over the 48-hour stint. Last
year for the first time we introduced special trophies. These were awarded
to the individuals and clubs/groups who made the most contacts or raised
the greatest amount of money for the charity. The same categories will
apply in 2005.
Certificates will be sent to all individuals and groups/clubs who either
raise more than £10 for BWBF or who make a donation of at least
£10 to BWBF. In order to qualify for one of the trophies amateurs
must be a current member of the RSGB and resident in the UK. However,
overseas amateurs and non-members of the Society are
also invited to join in the fun and raise funds for BWBF (they simply
do not qualify for the trophies, although they are eligible for the certificates).
You can start to get ready for 2005 now. You can read
the competition rules here and download
a sponsorship form: these are in Microsoft Word format (rich text)
and you can print it out as often as you like.
To ensure you are eligible for the trophies, please register with us
- transmission@blind.org.uk.
We'll send you any updates and of course the free QSL cards as soon as
they are available. Don't forget to include your postal address in the
email.
STOP PRESS!
Our popular free QSL cards are becoming collectors' items! They'll be
back soon for those who register with us for Transmission 2005!
• For more details of Transmission
2005, visit the British Wireless for the Blind Fund's website
• For details and pictures of last year's
winners, please click here
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