The committee has been wrestling with this very popular digital mode for some time and not been able to get it integrated into the event. Other state QSO parties have tried with mixed results. We are going to explore from a different angle, as a separate event happening at the same time as NCQP. There’s more information to come, our IT guy Andy, AA9P, is spearheading it. For those interested, please stay tuned for more information to follow.

The purpose of this co-activity is to gauge interest and explore future possibilities of this mode for NCQP in future years.

FT-8/4
A special activity will be tried using FT-8/4 mode this year. All stations may participate, but only NC stations are permitted to submit their special ADI log file for an award.

Stations make regular FT-8/4 QSOs as is customary in usual operation during the time frame and date of the regular NCQP contest. For NC stations only: Submit FT-8/4 log in ADI format separately using the special form to be set up on the NCQP website specially for this purpose.

DO NOT INCLUDE FT-8/4 QSOs in the regular Cabrillo log. Making QSOs in this activity does not change the category status of a station participating in the regular contest. (i.e., A single-op/CW/Low Power station DOES NOT go into the Mixed mode if they participate in this special activity)

The main purpose in NCQP is to have fun and we want to include those that enjoy this mode. We encourage everyone to DO BOTH if they want!