13 Colonies Special Event dates: July 1 (9AM EST) to July 7 (Midnight EST)
(July 1, 2018-1300 UTC to July 8, 2018-0400 UTC)
This is the 10th Anniversary of the 13 Colonies Special Event! Stations working the special event station in at least one of the original 13 states — or all 15 participating stations — will be eligible for a certificate. A Liberty Bell endorsement will be attached for stations contacting sister special event station WM3PEN, in Philadelphia, where independence was declared. Stations will be on the air from each of the original 13 colonies — Connecticut (K2D), Delaware (K2E), Georgia (K2G), Massachusetts (K2H), Maryland (K2F), North Carolina (K2J), New Hampshire (K2K), New Jersey (K2I), New York (K2A), Pennsylvania (K2M), Rhode Island (K2C), South Carolina (K2L), and Virginia (K2B). All HF bands and all modes will be in play, with the exception of 60 meters. Operation on 2 and 6 meter simplex is encouraged. All bands are in play, including the WARC bands, with the exception of 60 meters. Simplex on 2 meters and 6 meters is encouraged. The SE stations are on the east coast and, are very close to each other. It will be harder for these states to contact each other so, use of 40m-160m is encouraged. All modes of operation may be represented – SSB, CW, RTTY, Digital, etc. The mode of operation is up to the individual colony state station. Please refer to the State information pages for details. The 13 Colonies Special Event is a not for profit event. All donations are used to fund the next years event, and to defray any expenses. Learn more: www.13colonies.net