Burnaby Amateur Radio Club VE7BAR

February 4, local time, 8am to 8pm. (1600z Feb 4 to 0400z Feb 5)

Other details, including rules, exchange and multipliers, are posted on the BCQP pages of the Orca DXCC website. Visit http://orcadxcc.org/bcqp.html.

While the sponsor is new, the objective remains the same. BC stations can work anyone anywhere, and stations outside BC have to work VE7/VA7s.

Because of the BC focus, the participation of operators in BC is crucial to the success of this event.

We realize that contesting is not everyone’s cup of tea, and that even among contesters, QSO parties are often overlooked as not competitive enough. But keep in mind that the casual and friendly atmosphere of the BCQP presents certain advantages that the high-stakes contests cannot.

Namely,

1. The slower pace allows newcomers to ease into the world of contesting and try out contesting strategies without irritating operators who are only interested in a high score. This is great practice for Field Day or a RAC contest.
2. It’s great for practicing different modes without the pressure of an impatient pileup and for acquiring familiarity with new logging software or remote operations.
3. It’s an excellent opportunity to hone operating and elmering skills.

In addition, the QSO party format is more relaxed, allowing for a bit of chit-chat along with the exchange for people who don't particularly like contests. The BCQP can be a really fun event, and the more participation there is, the more fun it will be.

Download the flyer (pdf)