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December 2023

  • 23 Dec 23: Please join us in these FISTS CW Club on-air activities: Ladder, Win RSGB Yearbook and 100 Years of Big Ben on the Wireless:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 24 December 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC:
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per 2-hour session with an operator.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    • FISTS Win RSGB Yearbook Friday 01 - Sunday 31 December (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      Win an RSGB Yearbook by contacting RSGB members and collecting their RSGB member numbers.  Highest number of QSOs wins.
      • Send your RSGB member number if you are an RSGB member.
      • Receive your QSO partner's RSGB member number.
      • One QSO per day with an RSGB member.
      • Any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    • FISTS 100 Years of Big Ben on the Wireless 2023 Sunday 31 December UTC:
      Celebrate 100 years of Big Ben being broadcast by the BBC on 31 December for 100 years with QSOs with members and non-members on 80m and 20m (they add up to 100!). 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO during the day with an operator.
      • Bands are 80m and 20m.
      • Points are the same as the Ladder plus a 2x bonus for a QSO between between current members of different FISTS Chapters.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 19 Dec 23: The FISTS CW Club December 2023 monthly BrassPounder newsletter is now available.

    BrassPounder is written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager and its focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 08 Dec 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS Mechanical Key Week 2023 and FISTS Win RSGB Yearbook:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 10 December 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per 2-hour session with an operator.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    • FISTS Mechanical Key Week 2023 Monday 11 - Sunday 17 December (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      Call CQ and have QSOs using any mechanical key (straight keys, side-swiper ('cootie') keys & semi-automatic ('bug') keys).  FISTS Log Converter users: DON'T FORGET to add MKW to your logbook's Comment (or similar) field. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per day with an operator.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • 24x7 but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100 UTC.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    • FISTS Win RSGB Yearbook Friday 01 - Sunday 31 December (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      Win an RSGB Yearbook by contacting RSGB members and collecting their RSGB member numbers.  Highest number of QSOs wins.
      • Send your RSGB member number if you are an RSGB member.
      • Receive your QSO partner's RSGB member number.
      • One QSO per day with an RSGB member.
      • Any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 01 Dec 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of November 2023. 
    • Winter Warmer (FISTS CW Club) no later than 07 December.
    • Ladder (November) (FISTS CW Club) no later than 07 December.
    • Snakes & Ladders (November) (EuCW) no later than 07 December.
    • Top9 (November) (ICWC) no later than 09 December.

    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

November 2023

  • 25 Nov 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 and FISTS Win RSGB Yearbook:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 26 November 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per 2-hour session with an operator.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 December.
    • FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 Wednesday 01 - Thursday 30 November (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      Enjoy QSOs on 80m and 160m with the improved propagation at this time of year. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per day with an operator on either 80m or 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 December.
    • FISTS Win RSGB Yearbook Friday 01 - Sunday 31 December (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      Win an RSGB Yearbook by contacting RSGB members and collecting their RSGB member numbers.  Highest number of QSOs wins.
      • Send your RSGB member number if you are an RSGB member.
      • Receive your QSO partner's RSGB member number.
      • One QSO per day with an operator.
      • Any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 January.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 24 Nov 23: CORRECTION: Last FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 on-air activity date is 30 NOVEMBER.

    Unfortunately the wrong date was published in the online Upcoming Events web page, November Brass Pounder and December Key Note.  Apologies for my error.  73 de Graham G3ZOD.
  • 21 Nov 23: The December 2023 Key Note is now available to all current FISTS CW Club members as PDF and audio (.mp3) files.

    Please visit the Members' Area to get your copy:
    https://fists.co.uk/members

    Items in this issue include:
    • My (almost) Unicorn - G3VBS.
    • Fun on 60m QRPp - G4ALG.
    • CW Spotter - G8LHD.
    • Larkspur MKII key assembly - M7GRW.
    • It started with a dit.. - M0WXG.
    • Horses for courses - VK3DBD.
    • The strawberry basket - M0BPT.

    ... and more besides!




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  • 10 Nov 23: The FISTS CW Club November 2023 monthly BrassPounder newsletter is now available.

    BrassPounder is written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager and its focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 08 Nov 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 and FISTS Fall Sprints:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 12 November 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 December.
    • FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 Wednesday 01 - Thursday 30 November (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      Enjoy QSOs on 80m and 160m with the improved propagation at this time of year. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per day with an operator on either 80m or 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 December.
    • FISTS Fall Sprints Saturday 11 November 00:00-23:59 UTC + Sunday 19 November 00:00-23:59 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of RST, member number (if available), US State -or- Canadian Province -or- DXCC number (for non US/Canadian stations).
      • One QSO per station on one of 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 7 days after the Sprint.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 03 Nov 23: Graham G3ZOD writes:  The RSGB Marconi CW 2m Contest is this weekend, 04 November 1400 UTC - 05 November 1400 UTC.  It is part of a Europe-wide contest and is the third out of three annual RSGB VHF CW contests (6m, 4m and 2m).

    Unlike HF contests, QSOs are a bit more relaxed and don't expect to get 599 for each QSO!  The exchange is RST, serial number and 6 character locator.  Most activity centres around 144.050, with the primary CW band plan segment 144.025 - 144.100 MHz.
  • 01 Nov 23: The new version, 4.4.5, of the FISTS Log Converter program for Windows adds support for the FISTS Win RSGB Yearbook on-air activity and improves support for running on Linux+Wine.

    The new version is available from the download web page.  Many thanks to the testers.
  • 01 Nov 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of October 2023. 
    • 60m Activation (FISTS CW Club).  No logs needed BUT please email a report of your activity (e.g. condx, countries worked, number of QSOs, keys used, power, equipment ...) no later than 07 November.
    • Ladder (October) (FISTS CW Club) no later than 07 November.
    • Snakes & Ladders (October) (EuCW) no later than 07 November.
    • Top9 (October) (ICWC) no later than 09 November.

    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

October 2023

  • 20 Oct 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS 60m Activation, FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 and FISTS Fall Sprints:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 22 October 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 December.
    • FISTS 60m Activation Monday 02 - Monday 23 October (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      A social gathering just for fun – no scores, no result tables, no logs, no minimum exchange – just CW QSOs with anyone on 60m. 
      • UK holders of a Full licence only: The RSGB Band Plan 60m primary CW segment is
        5258.5 kHz - 5264.0 kHz and includes a QRP Centre of Activity (CoA) of 5262.0 kHz.
      • Outside UK: There is an IARU Region 1 (Europe) Band Plan that includes a 60m CW and narrow band segment.  Please refer to your national guidelines.
      • Any time but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following local times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
    • FISTS Winter Warmer 2023 Wednesday 01 - Thursday 30 November (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      Enjoy QSOs on 80m and 160m with the improved propagation at this time of year. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • One QSO per day with an operator on either 80m or 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 December.
    • FISTS Fall Sprints Saturday 11 November 00:00-23:59 UTC + Sunday 19 November 00:00-23:59 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of RST, member number (if available), US State -or- Canadian Province -or- DXCC number (for non US/Canadian stations).
      • One QSO per station on one of 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 7 days after the Sprint.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 14 Oct 23: The FISTS CW Club October 2023 monthly BrassPounder newsletter is now available.

    BrassPounder is written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager and its focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 07 Oct 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder and FISTS 60m Activation.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 08 October 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 November.
    • FISTS 60m Activation Monday 02 - Monday 23 October (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      A social gathering just for fun – no scores, no result tables, no logs, no minimum exchange – just CW QSOs with anyone on 60m. 
      • UK holders of a Full licence only: The RSGB Band Plan 60m primary CW segment is
        5258.5 kHz - 5264.0 kHz and includes a QRP Centre of Activity (CoA) of 5262.0 kHz.
      • Outside UK: There is an IARU Region 1 (Europe) Band Plan that includes a 60m CW and narrow band segment.  Please refer to your national guidelines.
      • Any time but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following local times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 02 Oct 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of September 2023. 
    • 30m Activation (FISTS CW Club).  No logs needed BUT please email a report of your activity (e.g. condx, countries worked, number of QSOs, keys used, power, equipment ...) no later than 07 October.
    • Ladder (September) (FISTS CW Club) no later than 07 October.
    • Snakes & Ladders (September) (EuCW) no later than 07 October.
    • Top9 (September) (ICWC) no later than 09 October.

    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

September 2023

  • 23 Sep 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS 30m Activation and FISTS 60m Activation
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 24 September 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 October.
    • FISTS 30m Activation Monday 04 - Monday 25 September (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      A social gathering just for fun – no scores, no result tables, no logs, no minimum exchange – just CW QSOs with anyone on 30m. 
      • Any frequency; note that FISTS centre of activity frequencies are 10.118 & 10.128 MHz.
      • Any time but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following local times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
    • FISTS 60m Activation Monday 02 - Monday 23 October (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      A social gathering just for fun – no scores, no result tables, no logs, no minimum exchange – just CW QSOs with anyone on 60m. 
      • UK holders of a Full licence only: The RSGB Band Plan 60m primary CW segment is
        5258.5 kHz - 5264.0 kHz and includes a QRP Centre of Activity (CoA) of 5262.0 kHz.
      • Outside UK: There is an IARU Region 1 (Europe) Band Plan that includes a 60m CW and narrow band segment.  Please refer to your national guidelines.
      • Any time but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following local times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
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    12 Sep 23: The FISTS CW Club September 2023 monthly BrassPounder and Americas quarterly KeyNote newsletters are now available.

    BrassPounder is written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager and its focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 08 Sep 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS 30m Activation and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 10 September 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 September.
    • FISTS 30m Activation Monday 04 - Monday 25 September (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      A social gathering just for fun – no scores, no result tables, no logs, no minimum exchange – just CW QSOs with anyone on 30m. 
      • Any frequency; note that FISTS centre of activity frequencies are 10.118 & 10.128 MHz.
      • Any time but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following local times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 08 Sep 23: The new version, 4.4.2, of the FISTS Log Converter program for Windows adds support for FISTS and EuCW on-air activities in 2023 & 2024.

    The new version is available from the download web page.  Many thanks to the testers: Alex PA1FOX, Chris G5VZ, and Richard G0ILN.
  • 01 Sep 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of August 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

August 2023

  • 27 Aug 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS 30m Activation and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 27 August 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 September.
    • FISTS 30m Activation Monday 04 - Monday 25 September (inclusive) 24x7 local time:
      A social gathering just for fun – no scores, no result tables, no logs, no minimum exchange – just CW QSOs with anyone on 30m. 
      • Any frequency; note that FISTS centre of activity frequencies are 10.118 & 10.128 MHz.
      • Any time but suggested operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following local times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 25 Aug 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder August 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 19 Aug 23: The September 2023 Key Note is now available to all current FISTS CW Club members as PDF and audio (.mp3) files.

    Please visit the Members' Area to get your copy:
    https://fists.co.uk/members

    Items in this issue include:
    • A little nostalgia & some A.I. - G4YVM.
    • CW oscillator design - G8LHD.
    • Howes ATU rebuild - G0AYD.
    • Gammage training key restoration - G3YZZ.
    • Elecraft AX1 aerial review! - G4YVM.
    • Weighing up the options - G5VZ.
    • The art of electronic keying - W0FN.

    ... and more besides!




    Errata:
    • Page 10: The Sprint times should all be 00:00-23:59 UTC.
    • Outside back cover: The eBay shop has been discontinued.
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  • 11 Aug 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS Summer Sprints and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Summer Sprints Saturday 12 August 00:00-23:59 UTC + Sunday 20 August 00:00-23:59 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of RST, member number (if available), US State -or- Canadian Province -or- DXCC number (for non US/Canadian stations).
      • One QSO per station on one of 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 7 days after the Sprint.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 13 August 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 September.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC.
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 September.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.

July 2023

  • 31 Jul 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of July 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.
  • 22 Jul 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder, FISTS Summer Sprints and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 23 July 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 August.
    • FISTS Summer Sprints Saturday 12 August 00:00-23:59 UTC + Sunday 20 August 00:00-23:59 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of RST, member number (if available), US State -or- Canadian Province -or- DXCC number (for non US/Canadian stations).
      • One QSO per station on one of 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 7 days after the Sprint.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 August.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 12 Jul 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for FISTS CW Club Act Your Age Week 2023 no later than 31 July.


     
  • 10 Jul 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder July 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 07 Jul 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Act Your Age Week 2023, FISTS Ladder and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Act Your Age Week 2023 Monday 03 July 00:01 - Sunday 09 July 23:59 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members.
      • Exchange a minimum of RST, Name & Age.
      • Activity is often around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • One point for each year of received age.  Bonus for QSOs during UTC hours 00, 03, 06, 09, 12, 15, 18, & 21.
      • Logs to be received no later than 31 July.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 09 July 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 August.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 August.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 03 Jul 23: The FISTS Act Your Age Week 2023 on-air activity is this week (Monday 03 July 00:01 - Sun 09 July 23:59 UTC).  Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members: 
    • Exchange a minimum of RST, Name & Age.
    • 1 point for each year of received age.
    • Bonus points for QSOs starting during these periods:
      0000-0059, 0300-0359, 0600-0659. 0900-0959, 1200-1259, 1500-1559, 1800-1859 & 2100-2159 UTC.
    • Activity is often around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
    • Logs to be received no later than 31 July.
  • 01 Jul 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of June 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

June 2023

  • 24 Jun 23: Graham G3ZOD writes: UK amateurs, the annual RSGB 6m CW contest is Sunday 25 June, 0900-1200 UTC.

    The exchange is RST, serial number and 6 character locator, with most European CW activity between 50.080-50.100 MHz.  Unlike HF contests, though, don't expect to get 599 for each QSO!  This should be interesting with the added likelihood of sporadic E propagation.

    QSOs with FISTS CW Club members count towards FISTS Awards such as the Century and Millionaire.
  • 23 Jun 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 25 June 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 July.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 July.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 12 Jun 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder June 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 10 Jun 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 11 June 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 July.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 July.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 09 June 23: Changes to FISTS CW Club Sprints

    We are making several changes to future Fists CW Club Sprints!
    Sprints will now run over a 24-hour period on the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday in February, May, August, and November.
    There will be 250 bonus points added to the final score of any log with at least 25 QSO's.
    Sprints will run from 0000 to 2359 UTC on the following dates:

    Summer:
    Saturday, August 12, 2023.
    Sunday, August 20, 2023.

    Fall:
    Saturday, November 11, 2023.
    Sunday, November 19, 2023.

    Winter:
    Saturday, February 10, 2024.
    Sunday, February 18, 2024.

    Spring:
    Saturday, May 11, 2024.
    Sunday, May 19, 2024.

    For more information, please visit: https://fistsna.org/operating.php#sprints

May 2023

  • 31 May 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of May 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.
  • 27 May 23: The June 2023 Key Note is now available to all current FISTS CW Club members as PDF and audio (.mp3) files.

    Please visit the Members' Area to get your copy:
    https://fists.co.uk/members

    Items in this issue include:
    • Indeed, a night to remember - GW0WEE.
    • 150 years of the overland telegraph - M0BPT.
    • Ampro 40m whip review - G0ILN.
    • Kanga SMT build & review - GD4EIP.
    • CW Beginnings - K6DF.
    • Wireless technology RFC/RAF - G4EOG.
    • The strawberry basket - M0BPT.

    ... and more besides!




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  • 26 May 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Ladder and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 28 May 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 June.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 June.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 24 May 23: The new version, 4.3.3, of the FISTS Log Converter program for Windows adds support for the Act Your Age 2023 on-air activity.

    The new version is available from the download web page.  Many thanks to the testers: Alex PA1FOX, Chris G5VZ, and Richard G0ILN.
  • 13 May 23: Graham G3ZOD writes: The RSGB 4m (70 MHz) CW Contest 2023 is Sunday 14 May 0900-1200 UTC.

    The exchange is: RST, Serial Number (starting at 001) and a 6 character (e.g. IO92JL) locator and UK stations send the first 2 letters of their Postcode.

    This is one of three RSGB VHF CW contests (6m, 4m, & 2m).  These are more relaxed than HF contests and typically 'real' RSTs are exchanged, so have fun and listen carefully!  If you have QSOs with FISTS CW Club members, these can count towards the FISTS Awards and on-air Activities.
  • 13 May 23: Please join us in these on-air activities: FISTS Spring Sprints, FISTS Ladder and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
    • FISTS Spring Sprints Saturday 13 May 16:00-18:00 UTC and Sunday 21 May 21:00-23:00 UTC.  Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of RST, member number (if available), US State -or- Canadian Province -or- DXCC number (for non US/Canadian stations).
      • One QSO per station on one of 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 7 days after the Sprint.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 14 May 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 June.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 June.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 09 May 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities: 
    Note: Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
  • 04 May 23: It's not too late to join in the FISTS CW Club Straight Eight Monday 01 - Monday 08 May (inclusive) 24x7 UTC.

    QSOs at any time but operating around these UTC times is recommended: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.  If you are sending in a log, you must use straight keys or sideswipers (no bug keys, keyers, keyboards etc.)
    Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028 and 3.558 MHz.  There are bonus points for QSOs with members of other FISTS Chapters and bonus points for QSOs with UK 'R' RSL callsigns e.g. GR4YVM and 2R0DPH.
    Exchange a minimum of:
        Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

    FISTS Log Converter users: DON'T FORGET to add SK8 to your logbook's Comment (or similar) field.

    QSOs are friendly and conversational.  Submitting logs is not essential but very much appreciated.  QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.  Members anywhere in the world are invited to join in and send in logs.
  • 02 May 23: Note: UK licensees with a Coronation NoV can now use the "R" RSL in their callsigns until 30 June, e.g. G3ZOD becomes GR3ZOD and 2E0DPH becomes 2R0DPH.
    Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of April 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

April 2023

  • 22 Apr 23: FISTS CW Club will be at the NARSA Norbreck Rally (Blackpool UK) on Sunday 23 April.  Doors open at 10:30 BST and we are on stand 59.

    Please join us in these on-air activities: EuCW QRS Week, FISTS Ladder and FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs.
     
    • EuCW QRS Week Monday 24 April to Friday 28 April (inclusive) 24x7 UTC.
      • Maximum speed is 14 wpm.
      • Call 'CQ' or 'CQ QRS'.
      • Minimum QSO duration is 5 minutes.
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 23 April 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 May.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 May.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 18 Apr 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder April 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 08 Apr 23: Please join us in the FISTS Ladder and Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity sessions:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 09 April 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 May.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 May.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 01 Apr 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of March 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

March 2023

  • 29 Mar 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder March 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 25 Mar 23: Please join us in the FISTS Ladder and Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity sessions:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 26 March 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 April.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 April.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 01 Mar 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of February 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.
  • 01 Mar 23: The new version, 4.3.2, of the FISTS Log Converter program for Windows adds support for the FISTS Straight Eight 2023 on-air activity.

    The new version is available from the download web page.  Many thanks to the testers: Alex PA1FOX, Chris G5VZ, and Richard G0ILN.

February 2023

  • 25 Feb 23: Please join us in the FISTS Ladder and Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity sessions:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 26 February 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 March.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 March.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 25 Feb 23: The March 2023 Key Note is now available to all current FISTS CW Club members as PDF and audio (.mp3) files.

    Please visit the Members' Area to get your copy:
    https://fists.co.uk/members

    Items in this issue include:
    • The Unicorn? my conclusion - G3VBS.
    • Extracts from handbooks - G3XIZ.
    • Distress calls - GW0WEE.
    • The Amateur spirit.
    • Pet Peeves (we all have them) - N1EA.
    • Essex CW ARS boot camp 2021 - G0IBN.

    ... and more besides!




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  • 22 Feb 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder February 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 11 Feb 23: Please join us in the FISTS Ladder and Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity sessions:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 12 February 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 March.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 March.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 01 Feb 23: Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of January 2023. 
    Notes:
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

January 2023

  • 22 Jan 23: The new version, 4.3.1, of the FISTS Log Converter program for Windows adds support for the FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity.

    The new version is available from the download web page.  Many thanks to the testers: Alex PA1FOX, Chris G5VZ, and Richard G0ILN.
  • 21 Jan 23: Please join us in the FISTS Ladder and Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity sessions:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 22 January 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 February.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 February.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 09 Jan 23: The monthly FISTS CW Club BrassPounder January 2023 newsletter written by David G4YVM, Activities Manager, is now available.

    BrassPounder's focus is on on-air activities provided by FISTS CW Club.
     
  • 07 Jan 23: Please join us in the FISTS Ladder and Chadburn Cup for Clubs on-air activity sessions:
    • FISTS Ladder Sunday 08 January 14:00-16:00 & 18:00-20:00 UTC.
      Collect points for CW QSOs with members and non-members. 
      • Exchange a minimum of Name, QTH, RST, & if applicable, member number.
      • Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz but any licensed band is allowed except for 60m, 30m, 17m, 12m & bands lower in frequency than 160m.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 February.
    • FISTS Chadburn Cup for Clubs 01 January – 31 December 2023 (inclusive) 24x7 UTC:
      This is for members using FISTS-affiliated club callsigns and runs throughout the year.
      • Exchange a minimum of member number.
      • Bands are 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m & 2m.
      • One QSO can be claimed per day with a member.  One QSO can be claimed per day per band with a FISTS-affiliated club provided the contacted club's callsign and contacted operator's callsign are different for each QSO.
      • Logs to be received no later than 07 February.
    Monthly and end-of-year results are published each month in the BrassPounder newsletter.
  • 03 Jan 23: The FISTS Americas email addresses have now changed from “fistsna.org” to “fists.uk”.  The previous email addresses will cease working in mid-January.

    If in doubt about an email address, they can be found on the appropriate FISTS Americas website pages.  These changes are part of consolidating the FISTS Americas and FISTS Europe website hosting in order to make best use of our club resources.
     
  • 02 Jan 23: Happy New Year from all at FISTS CW Club!  Please send in your details, logs, comments and photos for the following activities that finished by the end of December 2022. 
    Notes:
    * If you had Ladder, Snakes & Ladder or any other CW QSOs, please send in a log for the 35th Anniversary Challenge.
    * Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do support the activities by sending in logs.
    * For the Ladder, please include in your log ALL your Ladder QSOs from the (up to) 4 sessions in the month.  If you need to make changes, send in another log and it will replace the previous log you sent in.

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