Fellow New Mexico
Hams --
The 2019 New Mexico QSO Party takes place Saturday, April
13 from 8:00am MDT until 8:00pm MDT, and all Hams across
New Mexico are invited to participate. Amateur radio
operators from across the United States -- and the world
-- will be seeking New Mexicans on HF and 6 meters during
the event period, looking particularly to work hams in as
many New Mexico counties as possible. The Land of
Enchantment will essentially be the "DX" on this day,
making for a great time for all who participate. Last
year hundreds of amateur radio operators around the world
participated, including 98 New Mexico hams and 18
New Mexico amateur radio clubs.
We are looking for hams within each and every one of New
Mexico's 33 counties to participate in the 2019 New Mexico
QSO Party, whether for just a few convenient hours or for
the entire 12 hour period.
This is a super event for new and experienced hams alike.
Operate from the comfort of your home, or combine forces
with hams in your club as a club activity. Invite a group
of friends to your shack. Hit the road as a mobile
station and activate multiple counties which create much
needed -- and appreciated -- point multipliers for
everyone who participates in the QSO Party. Use this
event as an opportunity to introduce a neighbor or friend
to ham radio. Or rally friends and club members to set
up, Field Day style, as part of the special expedition
category.
ATTENTION HAM CLUBS: The New
Mexico QSO Party is a superb club-building activity, and
there are two special awards available just for clubs.
The first is a plaque that will be awarded to the New
Mexico club with the highest aggregate score submitted by
its members. Another plaque will be awarded to the
New Mexico Club whose members activate the highest
aggregate number of New Mexico counties around the state.
It doesn't matter what operating category your members
participate in, or for how long; each entrant just needs
to clearly mark their club name in their individual logs
and your club will be automatically entered. Complete
details in the New Mexico QSO Party rules.
This year's event is hosted by the Valencia County Amateur
Radio Association. Great-looking plaques will be awarded
and participation certificates will be available for
those desiring one. Complete details, rules, prize
information, and more can be found on the New Mexico QSO
Party website at
www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org
Are you planning to get on the air and operate from
your home shack, with friends, alongside your club at
its club station, mobile, or portable? Even if
tentative at this point, please visit
www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org and
let us know what county (or counties) you plan to
operate from so we can list you on the NM QSO Party
website’s activation table and interactive map. Our
goal is to have as many hams as possible operating from
all of New Mexico counties during the event.
Please help spread the word about the 2019 New Mexico QSO
Party. With your help we look forward to all 33 counties
being activated this year. See you on the air in about a
month!
Thanks and 73,
Brian N5ZGT
New Mexico QSO Party website:
www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org