Shannon Basin Radio Club Sprint Challenge

The Shannon Basin Radio club is again running its
annual one-day Open, Fixed, Challenge for EI residents.

This challenge is open to all licensed amateur radio operators and short wave listeners, and will be held on the 6th of November 2005 from 14:00 to 18:00 hours.

The purpose of the challenge is to encourage radio
operators and short wave listeners to be active on the
H.F bands. The challenge will have three modes of
operation, and the winner in each mode will be awarded
with the following;

The Lough Allen Shield will be awarded to the highest
score in SSB. The Lough Ree Shield will be awarded to
the highest score in CW (A1A). The Lough Derg Shield
will be awarded to the highest score for Short Wave
Listeners.

The above winners will also receive a personal trophy.

To receive a copy of the rules for the above challenge,
please send a stamped address envelope to the contest
manager EI6HW, Noel Mulvihill, Hillquarter, Coosan,
Athlone, Co. Westmeath or e-mail nfmulvihill at eircom
dot net.

Important; Persons intending to compete must send
notification prior to the contest date, so good luck
and 73's to all from the Shannon Basin Radio Club.

Source: IRTS

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