July 1-7 The Annual 13 Colonies Special Event
2024 Event Dates / July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern)
(July 1, 2024-1300 UTC to July 8, 2024-0400 UTC)
This year’s theme: Citizen Soldiers – State Militias – Minute Men
All HF bands will be 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. The Philadelphia bonus station, WM3PEN, is managed by the Holmesburg ARC. Some PAARC members usually assist. Please refer to the State information pages for details. The 13 Colonies Special Event is a not for profit event. http://13colonies.us/