[VHFcontesting] CQ-VHF

[John Lindholm]

VHF Enthusiasts:
 
Reflector chatter seems to be picking up for the CQ World-Wide VHF Contest this weekend, starting at 1800Z Saturday, July 17 and ending at 2100Z Sunday, July 18.  Plan to participate in this world-wide 6- and 2-meter contest.  The rules are in the June issue of CQ and are on the CQ website www.cq-amateur-radio.com.
 
Certificates for winners in the 2003 contest have been mailed and I've received e-mail confirmation that many of you have already received yours.  Starting with the 2004 contest, very nice 9 x 12 walnut engraved plaques will be offered to winners in sponsored categories.  A digital image of the plaque appears in the VHF column of  July CQ.  Some sponsors have already stepped forward....but more are needed.  If you, your club, or radio business would like to sponsor one of these plaques, please go to the CQ website for further information.  
 
Good luck to all in the 2004 CQ WW VHF Contest!  73!
 
-- John Lindholm, W1XX
   CQ VHF Contest Director