[kids] Kids Day Contest this weekend.

[Tree N6TR]

Yes - it is - as seen in QST:

                      Kid's Day Operating Event
               Sponsored by the Boring Amateur Radio Club

1. Purpose: The Kid's Day Operating Event is intended to encourage 
   activity by younger people (licensed or not) using Amateur Radio.
   The goal is give unlicensed young people some hands-on experience
   on-the-air, so they might develop an interest in pursuing a license
   in the future.  It is also intended to give hams a chance to share
   their station with their children.

2. Dates: 20 June 1998.

3. Time: 1800Z to 2400Z.  No limit on operating time.

4. Suggested exchange: Name, age, location and favorite color.  You
   are encouraged to work the same station again if either operator
   has changed.  Call "CQ KIDS DAY".

5. Suggested Frequencies: 14270 to 14300 kHz and 7200 to 7250 kHz.
   Be sure to observe third party traffic restrictions when making DX
   QSOs.
 
6. Reporting: Logs, comments and funny stories may be posted via the
   internet to kids@contesting.com.  You may review these postings by
   visiting http://www.contesting.com/kids/ with your web browser.  

7. Awards: All participants are eligible to receive a colorful certificate.
   Send a 9 x 12 sized SASE to the Boring Amateur Radio Club; PO Box 1357;
   Boring, Oregon 97009.  

8. More details may be obtained from the Boring Amateur Radio Club
   at the above address or at http://www.jzap.com/k7rat/.


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