[Fourlanders] Fwd: "Joe FT-857" Finally Gets His Day!

[Jim Worsham]

I believe this was in place for the Jnauary contest.  The FM only category 
certainly was.

73
Jim, W4KXY

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Subject: [Fourlanders] Fwd: "Joe FT-857" Finally Gets His Day!


> Too busy at the moment to confirm this.....
>
> Kim
>
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>
>
> Today's QST carried an announcement of a new category for the June
> Contest, September Contest, etc. A "three band" category allowing
> operation on 50 MHz,
> 2 Meters, and 432 ONLY. This is the perfect category for the thousands
> of operators who have just an FT-857, FT-897, or Icom MKIII.
>
> Also the addition of the new FM Only category means no more excuses not
> to play in the VHF contests. No need to invest in transverters to be
> competitive.
> My applause and delight to the ARRL and the VUAC for this decision.
>
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