<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><div>Here’s a new opportunity for you to get out and about and enjoy Amateur Radio.</div><div><br></div><div>John</div><div>KK4ITX </div><div><br></div><div>————————————————————————————————————-</div><div><br></div>
<div>(a new <u>NAQCC Chapter</u>)<b><br></b></div>
<div><b>Green Swamp QRP</b><b>e</b><b>r</b></div>
<div>East Pasco County, Florida<b> </b><br></div>
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<div>A new local QRP group has been formed in the East Pasco area, and as noted above the name is the <b>Green Swamp QRPers.</b></div>
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<div>The focus of the group is of course the use and promotion of QRP with emphasis on CW (from 5 wpm and up) and SSB while using simple wire antennas or other minimalist antennas. Acceptable power is: CW (5w or less), SSB (10w or less).... Digital has not been addressed at this time.</div>
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<div>There are no special skills required to participate, just bring your own equipment and get on the air, enjoy the community of QRP and get some fresh air and maybe <u>pick up or share</u> some ideas. Show and tell is expected and is a constant component of any group QRP.</div>
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<div>There are no organized meetings, no dues or “secret handshakes”. Any “business” that needs to be handled will take place at outings. There may be a breakfast before, snacks during or lunch after any outing but that needs to be discussed and decided as we grow.<br></div>
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<div>To join the group email reflector and get the latest info, click here <a href="mailto:GreenSwampQRP@groups.io">GreenSwampQRP@groups.io</a> or send an email to Gary Mentro (<a href="mailto:gmentro@gmail.com">gmentro@gmail.com</a>).</div>
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<div>It is not required that you join the <b>NAQCC</b> but you would be in great company as there are over <b><i>11,000</i></b> like minded members of this <b>NO DUES club</b>. Check out the website <font color="#E4AF0A"><a href="http://naqcc.info/">http://naqcc.info/</a></font> and see what you think. Be aware that the website is (in the background) undergoing a facelift so some of the information may be older.</div>
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<div>72,</div>
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<div>Gary </div>
<div>N3OS </div>
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