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Life's too short for $800 finals!

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It is with great sadness that the Colorado QRP Club reports the passing of member 66, Nate Bushnell, KDØUE. In addition to his long association with CQC Nate was also a volunteer at the Wildlife Experience where there will be a dinner memorial on July 15th. At the dinner ABØCD will conduct a Silent Key memorial with the use of Morse code during the presentation.

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Members on the Move

We're always looking for photos and stories from our members for publication on our website or newsletter. So, contact your humble webmaster, or newsletter editor if pix or text about your gear, family, antennas, favorite keyer, or just about anything else related to ham radio and QRP!

Here's Jay working on his 40 meter tower nearly 100 feet (30 metres) above his house!

Jay, KT5E, #784

QTH of KT5E

QTH and view to the west

Connecting caribiner

Separating mast from base

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CQCers on the move!

(Our next regular meeting will take place on Saturday, July 11)

147.225 8 pm Monday night QRP net - 146.445 Denver area QRP "Watering Hole"

Worldwide QRP Calling Frequencies

CQC Welcomes our
newest members!
W9QS - Mike, #868
K9CW - Andrew, #867
KI6WSK - Frank, #866
NØHIO - David, #865
KDØBMW - Marty, #864

"Skill... Not Power!"

What the heck is QRP anyway? - Well, although there's really no hard and fast definition, QRP generally means to turn your transmitter power down, way down... 5 Watts output, or less, is usually considered QRP.

But why turn your power down? - The reasons are as varied as there are Ham operators! Some like the challenge while others simply enjoy back-to-basics and the tiny expense of using small radios over long distances.

Won't you join the fun? - Beginners and Old-timers all agree that QRP brings a special indescribable delight that a pair of expensive high-power transmitting finals just can't duplicate!

The Colorado QRP Club is proud to announce that it has been accepted as an affiliated club with the ARRL (American Radio Relay League). We'll post the certificate and other related info in a few more days but wanted to take this opportunity to say "Tnx!" to the ARRL for taking us into the family!!

Please remember to keep your ARRL membership current as well!

CQC is proud to sponsor the QRP Fox Hunt!!
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