Jun 1, 2023 | Special Event
The 15th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event
2022 Event Dates / July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern)
(July 1, 2022-1300 UTC to July 8, 2022-0400 UTC)Sponsored by The U.S. Original 13 Colonies Group
http://www.13colonies.us
with the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
WM3PEN@ARRL.NET From WM3PEN on QRZ:
The theme for the 2023 certificate is, “Signers of the Declaration of Independence” and is only available from Ken, KU2US, special event manager. Other QSL card details, Log Sheets and other special event information on the 13 Colonies Special Event can be found on the following website http://www.13colonies.us
13 Colonies is an annual event held during the 4th Of July Week. Those who participate try to make contact(s) with all 13 Colony Stations, and the Bonus Stations. You do not need to make a contact with all 13 to get the certificate. However, getting all 13 is known as a Clean Sweep. A Full Sweep includes the additional 3 bonus stations. This makes it more challenging.
Stations working one state or, as many as all 13, are eligible for the certificate. A “Clean Sweep” indicator will be affixed for those lucky enough to “Q” all 13. Plus, a special endorsement will be attached for contacting bonus stations WM3PEN, TM13COL & GB13COL.
In keeping with the theme the WM3PEN QSL card will feature Ben Franklin.
Members of the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club, Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, the Philadelphia Digital Radio Association, the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club, and the Villanova University Amateur Radio Club will celebrate our independence from the city where independence was declared, Philadelphia, PA. Club members will be operating a special event station using the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club call WM3PEN. Amateur radio stations operating from the original 13 colonies, England (GB13COL) and France (TM13COL) will also be on the air.
13 Colonies Log sheet: http://www.13colonies.us/logsheet
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Jun 29, 2022 | 13 Colonies, EPA Section, Special Event
The Fourteenth Annual
13 Colonies Special Event
http://www.13colonies.us
This year’s theme: Land Battles of the Revolution
July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern)
(July 1, 2022-1300 UTC to July 8, 2022-0400 UTC)
- In addition to the 13 state stations, there are 3 bonus stations: Philadelphia, Great Britain, and France.
- 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 Special Event 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 certificate donations are used to fund the next year’s event, and to defray any expenses occurred. All donations are used for operating costs, supplies, equipment, and 13 Colony Group initiatives. Donation is voluntary.
Also, see the website for the Philadelphia bonus station WM3PEN:
http://www.harcnet.org
Mar 16, 2017 | 13 Colonies, Special Event
PAARC Members: It’s time to plan for the original 13 Colonies Special Event. Bob Josuweit/WA3PZO is asking for net control operators for WM3PEN (Philadelphia Special Event Station). Any mode is appreciated. Please respond to Bill/W3FRB at w3frb at comcast dot net. Bill will relay the net control information for PAARC.
About the 13 Colonies Special Event
During Independence week July 1 1300Z – July 6 0400Z, 2017. WM3PEN will participate again this year. Details are on the 13 Colonies page. This year’s theme will be “Liberty or Death.” Join us in this exciting celebration of Independence. Each year’s QSL card is different.
