[RTTY] TARA RTTY Melee - Dec 6 @ 00:00 UTC

[MRBILL1953 at aol.com]

Howdy Folks:
 
Okay, it's time to ready yourselves and your station for the upcoming TARA  
RTTY Melee to be held on December 6, 2008 at 00:00 UTC. Now, I'm totally  
aware 
that this just might not be your most favorite contest,  according to a poll 
that was
taken a year ago or so. But, it's been running since the early 1990's and  
we're here to stay! Otherwise I'd be out of a job. With that in mind why  
don't 
you try this contest out and see if we can't put so 'fire in the  wires' and 
have ourselves a good old time while we're at it. As in  year's past this 
does 
make an excellent chance for all of you to test your  station out for the 
ever popular ARRL Roundup in January. So, now you see  this contest really 
does 
serve a purpose! Plus, if you submit your  score you get the great 
satisfaction 
of knowing you're putting Ernie, WM2U  and myself to work. 
 
All kidding aside TARA is really proud to been running this contest for our  
17th year without missing any in between. It hasn't been easy but we've been  
quite fortunate that a good number of you have guided us along all these  
years 
with your support/input. And, without that it would have died long  ago. 
 
Please, come join us on December 6th for this contest. As I  always say, we 
need as 
many of you as possible to join in and make it a  success. If I can assist 
any 
of you in any way, shape or form just drop me  an email at <_ny2u at n2ty.org_ 
(mailto:ny2u at n2ty.org) > 
Even if you don't  plan on participating in the full contest you're more than 
welcome to join in on the fun. 
 
Oh yes...as requested by a number of you folks we have added 160 Meters to  
this contest! Give it a try if you can. 
 
TARA RTTY Mêlée -- sponsored by the Troy Amateur Radio Assn, from  
0000Z-2400Z Dec 6. Categories: SOAB-HP (>150 W), SOAB-LP (<150 W),  MOAB, 
SWL, 10 min 
band change rule for MO. Frequencies: 160- 10 meters,  operate 16 hours max. 
Exchange: RS + State/Province or serial number for DX.  QSO points: 1 pt/QSO. 
Score: QSO points -- S/P/C counted once only (US and  VE only count as S/P). 
For 
more information: <_www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html_ 
(http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html) >  . Summary 8
sheets (no logs) due Dec 31 via online submission form at
<_www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html_ 
(http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) >  . 
 
73 - Bill NY2U
And do not forget the TARA sponsored  contests...
<_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html_ 
(http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html) > 
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