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December 2017

31 Dec 17: The latest version (3.4.4) of the free FISTS Log Converter program for Windows is now available.

This version adds support for the 2018 FISTS Europe Ladder.

FISTS Log Converter can be used in conjunction with almost all amateur radio logbook programs -or- for anyone not currently using one, it includes its own optional, easy-to-use logbook.

The program is available from the download web page. Many thanks to the testers: Alex PA1FOX, Peter G4LHI, and Richard G0ILN.
23 Dec 17: Why not join in the very last ever session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives on Sunday 24 December 2000-2200 UTC?
This is a friendly activity where you have QSOs of at least 5 minutes and in addition to the basic information (see below), you can exchange whatever else you like: details of equipment, key, antenna, WX, etc.

Minimum exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded in January 2018 to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators.
Be sure to send in your logs!

See the full details on the website.

Have a Happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year from all at FISTS CW Club.
22 Dec 17: How about having a short break from the Christmas/New Year festivities and join us in the final 2017 FISTS CW Club Europe on-air activities?
- Ladder Sunday 24 December 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Day-hopper with three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day. The final day for 2017 is:
  * Friday 29 December.
  
  The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m. Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended.
Note: the Ladder will start afresh in January 2018 and details of a new set of Day-hopper sessions and other 2018 Activities will be announced later.

Have a Happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year from all at FISTS CW Club.
18 Dec 17: The FISTS CW Club Europe BrassPounder December 2017 newsletter has just been published by David G4YVM, Activities Manager.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the November 2017 Ladder results.
09 Dec 17: The December 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published by Dennis K6DF.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the November 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
06 Dec 17: The penultimate session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 10 December 2000-2200 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
06 Dec 17: Please join us in the upcoming FISTS CW Club Europe on-air activities:
- Ladder Sunday 10 December 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Straight Key Week finishes on Saturday 09 December, 2200 UTC.
  
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028 and 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, RST, QTH, & member number (if applicable).
  
  DON'T FORGET to add SKW to your logbook's Comment (or similar) field and that this year operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following UTC times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
  Entrants must use straight keys or sideswipers (no bug keys, keyers, keyboards etc.)
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is not essential but very much appreciated. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Day-hopper with three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day. The next four days are:
  * Tuesday 12 December.
  * Wednesday 20 December.
  * Thursday 28 December.
  * Friday 29 December.
  
  The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m. Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended.

03 Dec 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Richard	K8WYY	#18385	Shawn	VA7IZ	#18395	William	MI0WWB	#18434
Stephen	W4SKB	#18386	Sean	W9MCP	#18396	Ted	M6UYF	#18435
Terry	KG5OWB	#18387	Wes	W7WSL	#18397	Craig	G0KVL	#18436
Angel	WP4OSQ	#18388	Ron	WN7Y	#18398	Dave	MI6WEQ	#18437
Terry	W5HEX	#18389	Clyde	N0CG	#18399	Martin	M5TLA	#18438
Joseph	KD9JLV	#18390	Brian	M0YBM	#18429	Dana	W4CGC	#18450
Allison	KD9JOK	#18391	Tim	G4YBU	#18430	Charles	K3UIM	#18451
Dean	KG7WGX	#18392	Grant	GSWL46	#18431	Thomas	KC3KJG	#18452
Galen	AG5LS	#18393	Rob	M1CBK	#18432
Robert	WD0EGC	#18394	Roman	DL3TU	#18433

Small image of a FISTS CW Club Century Award certificate.

03 Dec 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winner:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Tom	DK3DUA	#18090	Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

02 Dec 17: Straight Key Week, one of the most popular FISTS CW Club Europe Activities, starts on Sunday 03 December and finishes on Saturday 09 December UTC.

DON'T FORGET to add SKW to your logbook's Comment (or similar) field and that this year operating times are 1 hour periods starting at the following UTC times: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, & 2100.
Entrants must use straight keys or sideswipers (no bug keys, keyers, keyboards etc.)

Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028 and 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, RST, QTH, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is not essential but very much appreciated. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with members of FISTS Europe.
02 Dec 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following November 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 December.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 December.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 December.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.

November 2017

25 Nov 17: Please join us in the upcoming FISTS CW Club Europe on-air activities:
- Ladder Sunday 26 November 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Day-hopper with three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day. The next four days are:
  * Tuesday 28 November.
  * Monday 04 December.
  * Tuesday 12 December.
  * Wednesday 20 December.
  
  The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m. Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended.
25 Nov 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 26 November 2000-2200 UTC (**note time change**).

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
21 Nov 17: The latest version (3.4.2) of the free FISTS Log Converter program for Windows is now available.

This version adds support for the 2017 Straight Key Week (Sunday 03 - Saturday 09 December, FISTS CW Club Europe).

FISTS Log Converter can be used in conjunction with almost all amateur radio logbook programs -or- for anyone not currently using one, it includes its own optional, easy-to-use logbook.

The program is available from the download web page. Many thanks to the testers: Alex PA1FOX, Peter G4LHI, and Richard G0ILN.
15 Nov 17: The FISTS CW Club Europe BrassPounder November 2017 newsletter has just been published by David G4YVM, Activities Manager.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the October 2017 Ladder results.
14 Nov 17: The November 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published by Dennis K6DF.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the October 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
12 Nov 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 12 November 2000-2200 UTC (**note time change**).

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
11 Nov 17: Please join us in the upcoming FISTS CW Club Europe on-air activities:
- Ladder Sunday 12 November 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Day-hopper with three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day. The next four days are:
  * Friday 17 November.
  * Monday 20 November.
  * Tuesday 28 November.
  * Monday 04 December.
  
  The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m. Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended.

09 Nov 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Nick	VK4PLN	#15219	Jack	K9VLX	#18366	Michael	KQ9P	#18384
Jeab	E20FUP	#15256	Michael	K3MRH	#18367	Ed	M0MNG	#18414
Sean	VR2OY	#15257	Scott	KG7WHX	#18368	Chris	GW7VTO	#18415
Brian	DU1MS	#15258	Ben	K4ME	#18369	Colm	EI2KN	#18416
Jesse	VE3KPV	#18352	Scott	W2NTV	#18370	Catherine	GMSWL45	#18417
Robert	W5RGM	#18353	Chris	N3MLB	#18371	Malcolm	G4TJK	#18418
James	WD8RYC	#18354	Richard	N1QX	#18372	Enrico	IK1WNO	#18419
Mark	VE3BXG	#18355	Art	N1ARG	#18373	Ray	2E0ELN	#18420
Jim	W6WTL	#18356	David	K7GP	#18374	John	2M0JST	#18421
Robert	KD8CBV	#18357	Brian	K9LBC	#18375	Ken	G0EKH	#18422
Brandt	K4SR	#18358	Marty	K7CMI	#18376	Joakim	SM6PVB	#18423
Dennis	KE8HDE	#18359	Stephen	KI4VGA	#18377	Steve	M6TTZ	#18424
Karl	KA1FSX	#18360	Raymond	W6QPA	#18378	Richard	G4TPJ	#18425
Randall	KC1NN	#18361	Michael	WA3MMM	#18379	Peter	2E0CYS	#18426
Daniel	N9MUF	#18362	Jim	VE6GL	#18380	Len	M6KVW	#18427
Angel	NR3N	#18363	Daniel	WB6SIU	#18381	John	MW0XOT	#18428
Brian	WA9QLQ	#18364	Thomas	KE3GK	#18382
Christopher	KW4ZJ	#18365	Joseph	N3JJL	#18383

03 Nov 17: The RSGB Marconi CW 2m Contest is this coming Weekend, 4 November 1400 UTC - 5 November 1400 UTC. It is part of a Europe-wide contest and is the third out of three annual RSGB VHF CW contests (6m, 4m and 2m).

Unlike HF contests, QSOs are a bit more relaxed and don't expect to get 599 for each QSO! The exchange is RST, serial number and 6 character locator. Most activity centres around 144.050, with the primary CW band plan segment 144.025 - 144.110 MHz.

01 Nov 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Ian	G4MLW	#130	Spectrum 20m Endorsement
Cecil	K5YQF	#8077	Spectrum 30m Endorsement, Prefix 100 Endorsement, Prefix 150 Endorsement
Joe	N5XGG	#9974	Silver Century, Millionaire, Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement
Chris	G3XVL	#16207	Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement
Alan	MW0BGL	#16507	Rag Chewers
Emil	I5EFO	#17028	Gold Century, 1 X QRP, Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement
Paul	M0GSX	#17642	Millionaire
Kepa	EA6BB	#18080	Prefix, Prefix 50 Endorsement, Prefix 100 Endorsement, Prefix 150 Endorsement

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

01 Nov 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following October 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 November.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 November.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 November.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.

October 2017

22 Oct 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 22 October 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
21 Oct 17: Please join us in the upcoming FISTS CW Club Europe on-air activities:
- Ladder Sunday 22 October 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Day-hopper with three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day. The next four days are:
  * Thursday 26th October.
  * Friday 27th October.
  * Wednesday 1st November.
  * Thursday 9th November.
  
  The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m. Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended.
13 Oct 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Fall Unlimited Speed Sprint takes place on Saturday 14 October 1700-2100 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.
10 Oct 17: The October 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published by Dennis K6DF.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the September 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
10 Oct 17: The FISTS BrassPounder October 2017 newsletter has just been published by David G4YVM, Activities Manager.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the September 2017 Ladder results.
08 Oct 17: Please join us in the upcoming FISTS CW Club Europe on-air activities:
- Ladder Sunday 8 October 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
  Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
  Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).
  
  QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
- Day-hopper with three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day. The next four days are:
  * Tuesday 10th October.
  * Wednesday 18th October.
  * Thursday 26th October.
  * Friday 27th October.
  
  The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m. Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended.
07 Oct 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 8 October 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.

02 Oct 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Phil	2E0DPH	#14543	Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement
John	G4LRG	#14873	Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement
Chris	G3XVL	#16207	Rag Chewers 2m Endorsement, Spectrum 40m, Prefix
Joe	AA8TA	#17164	Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement, Spectrum 40m, Prefix, Prefix 50 Endorsement, Prefix 100 Endorsement, Prefix 150 Endorsement

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

01 Oct 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Laurie	VK2GZ	#15218	Steve	W9BRI	#18343	Dave	GW3VBC	#18407
Kei	7N2SUZ	#15254	David	K4BBH	#18344	Smudge	G3GJW	#18408
Mitu	JI1LMO	#15255	Robert	W8ARC	#18345	Innermoss	GJSWL44	#18409
Jason	W5ZP	#18321	David	W3ENG	#18346	Paul	2E0CPX	#18410
Ronald	N6PUC	#18338	Charles	KM4ZZ	#18347	Marcin	SQ9OZM	#18411
Kenneth	N2FBV	#18339	Leonardo	OA4DQA	#18348	Phil	G4XWR	#18412
John	KD9VN	#18340	Lorn	WY7LM	#18349	Jimmi	OZ7ADL	#18413
Hans	KL4KI	#18341	David	K1MR	#18350
George	W0PHX	#18342	Alan	WB9JTK	#18351

01 Oct 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following September 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 October.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 October.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 October.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.
01 Oct 17: The first ever FISTS CW Club Europe Day-hopper sessions start on Monday 2nd October 2017 and continue through into November & December. There are three, 1-hour sessions per day starting at 0800, 1300, & 1800 UTC on each day:

* Monday 2nd October.
* Tuesday 10th October.
* Wednesday 18th October.
* Thursday 26th October.
* Friday 27th October.

The idea is absolutely NOT a contest but a means of enabling us to meet each other on air. Operation is on 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, & 10m.

Calling 'CQ FISTS' on or around the FISTS centre of activity frequencies is recommended. Members can submit reports of numbers worked, soap-box comments etc. etc. as a "Round-up news" at the end of the sessions (by the end of January 2018, please), and also send any questions, to: .

September 2017

23 Sep 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 24 September 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
23 Sep 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 24 September 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
15 Sep 17: The FISTS BrassPounder September 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the August 2017 Ladder results.
14 Sep 17: FISTS CW Club Europe is delighted to welcome two new club team members:
- David G4YVM, who will be Activities Manager.
- Ian G4MLW, who will be dealing with Awards Printing and Distribution.
13 Sep 17: The September 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the August 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
09 Sep 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 10 September 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
09 Sep 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 10 September 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.

03 Sep 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Ragav	VU3VWR	#15250	Laird	KC5LL	#18329	Robin	G0KPG	#18400
Threeza	DW3TRZ	#15251	Craig	N8PWM	#18330	Dave	G8FXM	#18401
Katsu	JH0ROS	#15252	Bob	WA9NBU	#18331	Andrew	G0OEY	#18402
Dave	XU7AKG	#15253	Chris	KG5UAZ	#18332	Andy	G0FKW	#18403
Gary	AA1UE	#18324	Donald	W5LHJ	#18333	Jo	F5NFB	#18404
Tom	KB9ENS	#18325	Jerry	N6JNL	#18334	Andy	ON7ALG	#18405
David	N2DAV	#18326	Zollie	K4XR	#18335	Andy	M0RON	#18406
Brian	KQ4MM	#18327	Justo	NO CALL 12	#18336
Frank	KK7HI	#18328	Lee	W2LMT	#18337

03 Sep 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Jarmo	OH2BN	#16593	Silver Century
Ron	DL5CL	#17425	Spectrum 40m

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

01 Sep 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following August 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 September.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 September.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 September.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.
01 Sep 17: FISTS CW Club Americas G3ZQS Memorial Straight Key Contest starts on Friday 1st September 23:00 UTC and runs until Sunday 3rd September 23:00 UTC.

Bands are: 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m. Call "CQ FS". The exchange is:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, FISTS number (or power output for non-FISTS).

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip . A FISTS Call History File is also available. Thanks to Les G4OGB for providing the UDC file.

August 2017

28 Aug 17: FISTS CW Club will be at the Telford Hamfest & G-QRP Convention 2017 (UK) on Sunday 3rd September 2017, so please come and say hello.

The doors open at 10:15 BST and maps etc. are available from the Telford HamFest website.
27 Aug 17: The new QCX from QRP Labs (FISTS member Hans G0UPL) is a mono-band 5W CW transceiver kit, with a along list of features including rotary-encoder-turned synthesised VFO, Iambic keyer, CW decoder, and a WSPR beacon mode. It is available in 80, 60, 40, 30, 20 and 17m options, priced only $49. The built-in test equipment (BITE) is used for aligning and debugging the transceiver, making it possible to build and adjust this radio with literally NO other test equipment!

This is a kit of parts that you assemble yourself. There are NO surface mount components to solder (two SMD ICs are already factory pre-soldered).

Features:
- Easy to build, single-board design, 10 x 8cm, all controls are board-mounted.
- Professional quality double-sided, through-hole plated, silk-screen printed PCB.
- Choice of single band, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20 or 17m.
- Approximately 3-5W CW output (depending on supply voltage).
- 7-16V recommended supply voltage.
- Class E power amplifier, transistors run cool... even with no heatsinks.
- 7-element Low Pass Filter ensures regulatory compliance.
- CW envelope shaping to remove key clicks.
- High performance receiver with at least 50dB of unwanted sideband cancellation.
- 200Hz CW filter with no ringing.
- Si5351A Synthesized VFO with rotary encoder tuning.
- 16 x 2 blue backlight LCD screen.
- Iambic keyer or straight key option included in the firmware.
- Simple Digital Signal Processing assisted CW decoder, displayed real-time on-screen.
- On-screen S-meter.
- Full or semi QSK operation using fast solid-state transmit/receive switching.
- Frequency presets, VFO A/B Split operation, RIT, configurable CW Offset.
- Configurable sidetone frequency and volume.
- Connectors: Power, 3.5mm keyer jack, 3.5mm stereo earphone jack, BNC RF output.
- Onboard microswitch can be used as a simple straight Morse key.
- Built-in test signal generator and alignment tools to complete simple set-up adjustments.
- Built-in test equipment: voltmeter, RF power meter, frequency counter, signal generator.
- Beacon mode, supporting automatic CW or WSPR operation.
- GPS interface for reference frequency calibration and time-keeping (for WSPR beacon).
26 Aug 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 27 August 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
26 Aug 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 27 August 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
17 Aug 17: New FISTS Day-hopper On-air Activity, October - December 2017

FISTS CW Club Europe is pleased to announce the new Day-hopper on-air Activity, October - December 2017.

Operation only on 160,80,40,20,15,10m bands.

Activity dates:

Monday October 2nd, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 18th, Thursday 26th, Friday 27th.
Wednesday November 1st, Thursday 9th, Friday 17th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 28th.
Monday December 4th, Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 20th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th.

Three periods per day 08-0900, 13-1400, 18-1900 Zulu.

Freq, FISTS CoA.

Perhaps call "CQ FISTS".

Members can submit reports of numbers worked, soap-box comments etc. etc. as a "Round-up news" at the end of the session (by end Jan 2018 please) to

Please email David G4YVM with any questions:

15 Aug 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Ruel	DW1VGX	#15199	Ed	G4KRJ	#18197	Ron	W6YFX	#18305
John	VK4010SWL	#15216	Alan	EI3HDB	#18198	Michael	N1GVF	#18306
Adam	VK8FEET	#15217	Denis	9A7DD	#18199	Richard	AA1FB	#18307
Wout	PE1GXH	#18179	Hal	AA2JQ	#18287	Roy	NQ4D	#18308
FISTS CW Club	II2FIST	#18180	Joseph	KA0ENU	#18288	Alex	N9YHF	#18309
Maarten	PA3DAR	#18181	Thomas	W6ESL	#18289	Jesse	NY2KC	#18310
Antonio	IW2HTH	#18182	Froggy	K8FU	#18290	David	KC1DNY	#18311
Ben	I8QFK	#18183	Bob	KJ7NY	#18291	Tom	N4LKL	#18312
Tom	2E0EFK	#18184	Dan	K0HNL	#18292	Indiana Masonic Home Arc	W9IMH	#18313
Branko	YU4DX	#18185	Bruce	N4BRM	#18293	Samuel	WA9VBG	#18314
Justin	GW0FZY	#18186	Patrick	N0SUR	#18294	Brenda	KC9WLI	#18315
Martin	DH4NWG	#18187	James	KB3EFH	#18295	James	KD9BBU	#18316
Matthias	DF2OF	#18188	Dave	AC7FF	#18296	Irving	KD9AEM	#18317
Klaus	DL2DWP	#18189	Joshua	KG5PFD	#18297	Micheal	KE5YXM	#18318
Bryan	M0IHY	#18190	Tom	W7ZID	#18298	Barry	N4DCR	#18319
Horst	DL8BCJ	#18191	Tom	KG4WPD	#18299	John	WA0DOM	#18320
Frank	DL2CC	#18192	Raymond	W8FLX	#18300	Jason	AA5AF	#18321
Alastair	M0KRR	#18193	Ron	K4SFC	#18301	Jesse	K4FAC	#18322
Robert	M3NQA	#18194	James	AG5FX	#18302	Richard	W0ZAP	#18323
John	M6JLG	#18195	Greg	W0GAS	#18303
Ray	M3YLW	#18196	Albert	KD2LBT	#18304

13 Aug 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 13 August 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
13 Aug 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 13 August 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.

12 Aug 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Volkhard	DL8UVG		Basic Century
Jarmo	OH2BN	#16593	Spectrum 20m
Emil	I5EFO	#17028	Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement
Roger	AE4RM	#17946	Millionaire

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

12 Aug 17: The August 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the July 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
11 Aug 17: The FISTS BrassPounder August 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the July 2017 Ladder results.
06 Aug 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following July 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 August.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 August.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 August.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.

July 2017

21 Jul 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 23 July 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
21 Jul 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 23 July 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
11 Jul 17: The July 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the June 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
08 Jul 17: The FISTS BrassPounder July 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the June 2017 Ladder results.
07 Jul 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 9 July 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
07 Jul 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 9 July 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
01 Jul 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Summer Unlimited Sprint takes place on Saturday 8 July 0000-0400 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.

01 Jul 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Elio	IU2FZA	#18156	Max	IK2OFR	#18178	Terry	N7TB	#18281
Juan	2E0EJZ	#18172	Van	WB5LAI	#18274	David	N5KWD	#18282
Paul	5B8BA	#18173	Bill	W0TG	#18276	John	KN4VV	#18283
Glenn	M1AQO	#18174	Scott	W7RX	#18277	Ryan	KD5QAQ	#18284
Clive	G8VKQ	#18175	Michael	KI4FND	#18278	Anthony	NA3AR	#18285
Mariusz	SP2SWI	#18176	Tom	KB5RF	#18279	Trocky	K5CEU	#18286
Pierre	ON8GE	#18177	Terry	N8WEL	#18280

01 Jul 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Jean	F6JOE	#16177	Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement
Tom	AK4NY	#17578	Silver Century, Millionaire, Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement, Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement, Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement, Millionaire 5 Million Endorsement, Millionaire 6 Million Endorsement, Spectrum 40m, Spectrum 20m Endorsement

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

01 Jul 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following June 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 July.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 July.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 July.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.

June 2017

27 Jun 17: The "summer/autumn" EuCW Snakes & Ladders run starts on Saturday 01 July and ends on 31 December UTC.

If you've not participated previously, now is a great time to start. QSOs must take at least five minutes, stations must be European stations and the mode must be CW. Each station may be contacted once per day, irrespective of the band.

For full details, please see the comprehensive rules.
27 Jun 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Summer Slow Speed Sprint (max. 13 wpm) takes place on Saturday 1 July 0000-0400 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.
24 Jun 17: UK amateurs: The annual RSGB 6m CW contest is Sunday 25th June, 0900-1200 UTC.

The exchange is RST, serial number and 6 character locator, with most European CW activity between 50.080-50.100 MHz. Unlike HF contests, though, don't expect to get 599 for each QSO! This should be interesting with the added likelihood of sporadic E propagation.

QSOs with other FISTS CW Club members count towards FISTS Awards such as the Millionaire.
24 Jun 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 25 June 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
24 Jun 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 25 June 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.

15 Jun 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Jay	BV3FQ	#15196	John	WM6W	#18212	Kary	W2KDK	#18243
Jack	BV2QS	#15197	Robert	AB9NP	#18213	George	KC9AAX	#18244
Poojith	VU3YPP	#15198	Torre	KC9THA	#18214	Doug	W8DHV	#18245
Bill	VK1FWBK	#15215	Darryl	K4VLP	#18215	Mike	KC0UKA	#18246
John	G0CDB	#18150	Timothy	WM4P	#18216	Dustin	KD8LZL	#18247
Roy	SM4VLG	#18151	Dallas	KG5STN	#18217	Bob	N9GG	#18248
Are	LB3SA	#18152	Michael	W4NLT	#18218	Glenn	N4MJ	#18249
Mike	G3VTO	#18153	Edward	KV4WN	#18219	John	KC3CBQ	#18250
Petru	HB9GKP	#18154	David	KD8QAB	#18220	Jim	K5JFB	#18251
Yrjoe	OH3CK	#18157	Michael	K8HA	#18221	Mark	KA9FQG	#18252
Xavi	EA3BP	#18158	Phil	K7PB	#18222	Jeni	KC9PRL	#18253
Duncan	MM0CMV	#18160	David	KD8KOR	#18223	David	N1MRR	#18254
Graziano	IW2NOY	#18161	Dale	WB6MMQ	#18224	Chris	N0DQI	#18255
Jason	GSWL43	#18162	Nelson	W0NRK	#18225	Mike	N8DAW	#18256
Clive	G0ULR	#18163	George	KC3RV	#18226	Daniel	K4DSH	#18257
Allan	GW4VPX	#18164	Richard	KC2GVP	#18227	Joe	KA9OPL	#18258
Jol	G6KTO	#18165	Patricia	AB4CT	#18228	Scott	KD4SIR	#18259
Mark	M6VMS	#18166	Warren	KH6WM	#18229	Chris	AK1Z	#18260
Bob	M0KLO	#18167	James	KC1ENX	#18230	Jeffrey	N1DJS	#18261
Stef	DL5DG	#18168	Stephen	KD2KRG	#18231	Carlos	K4IGL	#18262
Renato	IZ8NXG	#18169	George	KC1BJT	#18232	Larry	N7TNT	#18263
Jon	M0JPS	#18170	Elbert	KQ3K	#18233	Philip	W2OZB	#18264
Terry	M6AQW	#18171	Fred	K0FG	#18234	Curtis	KD0ZCY	#18265
Al	W2WW	#18204	James	W3GYM	#18235	Pete	N4CQN	#18266
Heidi	KG0GGY	#18205	Greg	KG4USQ	#18236	Stu	WA6BTK	#18267
Stan	K7BTA	#18206	Ronald	N1ZTY	#18237	John	KD0WGH	#18268
Kimball	N5RKO	#18207	Jim	NJ3T	#18238	Gerald	KD2FSH	#18269
David	WW9S	#18208	Lin	N4YCI	#18239	Mark	KM4AHP	#18270
Joshua	KD9IAC	#18209	Marilyn	KB8PAL	#18240	Kris	AC0UD	#18271
Dale	AD9LZ	#18210	Dan	WD8ASG	#18241	Donald	KG5TKW	#18272
Daniel	AB8SI	#18211	Susan	SWL-42	#18242	Kent	K0WRY	#18273

15 Jun 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Dan	N8VV	#10386	Basic Century, Silver Century, Millionaire, Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement, Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement, Worked All States
Jean	F6JOE	#16177	Basic Century, Silver Century, Millionaire, Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement
Pete	G0PNM	#16592	Gold Century, Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement, Prefix 150 Endorsement
Ian	EA7JUK	#17613	Basic Century, 1 X QRP
Paul	M0GSX	#17642	Basic Century

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

14 Jun 17: The June 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the May 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
11 Jun 17: The FISTS BrassPounder June 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the May 2017 Ladder results.
10 Jun 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 11 June 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
10 Jun 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 11 June 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
01 Jun 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following May 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 June.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 June.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 June.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, please do send in logs to encourage others to join in.

May 2017

28 May 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 28 May 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
28 May 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 28 May 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
11 May 17: The RSGB 4m (70 MHz) CW Contest 2017 is Sunday 14 May 0900-1200 UTC.

The exchange is: RST, Serial Number (starting at 001) and a 6 character (e.g. IO92JL) locator and UK stations send the first 2 letters of their Postcode.

This is one of three RSGB VHF CW contests (6m, 4m, & 2m). These are more relaxed than HF contests and typically 'real' RSTs are exchanged, so have fun and listen carefully! If you have QSOs with FISTS CW Club members, these count towards the FISTS Awards.
11 May 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 14 May 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
11 May 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Spring Unlimited Sprint takes place on Saturday 13 May 1700-2100 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.
11 May 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 14 May 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
10 May 17: The May 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the April 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
08 May 17: The FISTS BrassPounder May 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the April 2017 Ladder results.

08 May 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Cody	KC2LSD	#11793	Millionaire 6 Million Endorsement
David	G4YVM	#15868	Rag Chewers
Tom	AK4NY	#17578	Basic Century

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

05 May 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Spring Slow Speed Sprint (max. 13 wpm) takes place on Saturday 6 May 1700-2100 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.
05 May 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following April 2017 activities:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas) no later than 7 May.
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe) no later than 7 May.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 May.
- QRS Week (EuCW) no later than 31 May.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you won't be highly placed, it's desirable to send in logs to encourage others to join in.

April 2017

21 Apr 17: The 2017 EuCW QRS Week activity is Monday 24 April to Friday 28 April inclusive.

Maximum speed is 14 wpm.

Call 'CQ' or 'CQ QRS'

See the full details on the EuCW website.
21 Apr 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 23 April 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
21 Apr 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 23 April 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
09 Apr 17: The April 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the March 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
09 Apr 17: The FISTS BrassPounder April 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the March 2017 Ladder results.
07 Apr 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 9 April 1900-2100 UTC.

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
07 Apr 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 9 April 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
05 Apr 17: FISTS CW Club will be attending the NARSA Rally at the Norbreck Exhibition Centre, Blackpool, UK on Sunday 9th April 2017. We're on stand 34, which is in the main hall.

This is a lively event with a wide range of club and trade stands - well worth a visit. The doors open at 10:30 BST and maps etc. are available on the NARSA website.

02 Apr 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Richard	G0ILN	#398	Prefix
Phil	ZL3PAH	#14103	Basic Century, Silver Century, Millionaire, Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement
John	G4LRG	#14873	Spectrum 80m Endorsement
Alan	MW0BGL	#16507	Basic Century
Pete	G0PNM	#16592	Prefix 100 Endorsement
Emil	I5EFO	#17028	Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement
Mik	IZ2FME	#18103	Millionaire

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

02 Apr 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Suresh	VU2EOJ	#15193	Richard	W0KFG	#18041	Les	MM6XMQ	#18142
Jimmy	BU2DB	#15194	Brad	AI6DS	#18042	Jon	G4FUT	#18143
Sam	BX3AA	#15195	Robert	KE7BXZ	#18043	Dave	G7WHI	#18144
Gareth	VK4FQ	#15212	John	WB4YAL	#18044	Mark	OH2BS	#18145
Colin	ZL2EA	#15213	Ray	W1YFF	#18045	Jonas	TF3JB	#18147
Raymond	VK4WY	#15214	Larry	N4CBS	#18046	Ivor	G4RJA	#18148
Bruce	KA8ZXX	#18035	Brad	AK0BC	#18047	Robin	G4DNP	#18149
Thomas	KJ4KGT	#18036	George	W3GWM	#18048	James	K3YMI	#18200
Beverly	KJ4KGS	#18037	George	K1IG	#18049	Tommy	W4OIS	#18201
Bob	K7QBW	#18038	Steve	G3ILO	#18139	Gregg	KF5ZIM	#18202
Phil	K6AXY	#18039	Ray	G4MXE	#18140	Don	N8CAK	#18203
Thomas	KD4HFG	#18040	Alois	DD8ALO	#18141

02 Apr 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following March 2017 activities no later than 7 April:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas).
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe).
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW).
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you can't win, it's desirable to send in logs to encourage others to join in.

March 2017

26 Mar 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 26 March 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
26 Mar 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 26 March 1900-2100 UTC (*Note* the change in times!).

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
10 Mar 17: The next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 12 March 1900-2100 UTC (*Note* the change in times!).

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

Vibroplex "Bug" Keys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place operators at the end of the year!
Be sure to send in your logs!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
10 Mar 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 12 March 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
09 Mar 17: The March 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the February 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
08 Mar 17: The FISTS BrassPounder March 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the February 2017 Ladder results.

05 Mar 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Smiff	JE3AEB	#15192	Justin	NZ5NZ	#18014	Brian	NC4BT	#18031
John	VK3CVF	#15209	Craig	WF6Q	#18015	William	WA7WJR	#18032
Alan	VK4AAN	#15210	Michael	KM6HQI	#18016	Dave	G0DDF	#18124
Martin	VK7MA	#15211	Charles	KK4TKJ	#18017	Bob	GM0LQY	#18125
Morse Operators Club	KM0RSE	#18000	Charles	W5UTW	#18018	Adrian	M6HXE	#18126
Paul	VA7CDB	#18002	David	W1AMX	#18019	Pol	ON4LFO	#18127
Joel	K8SHB	#18003	Dennis	K2DCD	#18020	Colin	G1LQT	#18128
James	N3LBJ	#18004	Charles	KF5DBN	#18021	Bill	M6WVW	#18129
Fremont Amateur Radio	WI6QW	#18005	Michael	N7DQ	#18022	Mark	2M0RRT	#18130
Gary	KM4OZZ	#18006	Ronald	K3YEO	#18023	Peter	G3TJE	#18131
Steven	KT5MMI	#18007	Edward	NI4MX	#18024	Ralph	S55CX	#18132
Jeffrey	KT0G	#18008	Joseph	KD9CSV	#18025	Dave	G6IYD	#18133
Dick	N0TGR	#18009	Bill	N3WMC	#18026	Gianni	IK4MEC	#18134
Richard	W5FKW	#18010	James	K5KBA	#18027	Graham	M0AEP	#18135
Lyle	NZ1B	#18011	Terry	WB0JRH	#18028	John	G0VWL	#18136
Ronald	KK6URQ	#18012	Lloyd	N7LH	#18029	Dean	G4WQI	#18137
John	AI6VM	#18013	Rex	KE6MT	#18030	Cees	PA3GAT	#18138

04 Mar 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following February 2017 activities no later than 7 March:
- Cumulatives (FISTS CW Club Americas).
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Europe).
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW).
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you can't win, it's desirable to send in logs to encourage others to join in.

02 Mar 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Felix	DL5XL	#10845	Basic Century
Phil	K4NE	#13030	Basic Century
Tony	G6GLP	#16262	Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

February 2017

28 Feb 17: The new FISTS CW Club Americas KeyNote newsletter Issue 1, 2017 is ready to download for all current FISTS members.

As well as the regular features, this issue includes:
- Introducing Tim O'Connor, AC5SH, new FISTS Americas Chapter President.
- Using KN0WCW.
- The Speed-X Model 450 Code Practice Oscillator.
- Bayou Jumper 40-Meter Transceiver Spy Radio.
- The CWops Award.
- One a Day Radio Club.
- An Encounter Never To Be Forgotten.
- Americas Chapter Cumulatives Event Bug Key Winners!
- The Keynote Writer's Guide.
Current members of FISTS Down Under, FISTS East Asia & FISTS Europe can use their FISTS Europe website password to get a copy.
25 Feb 17: KN0WCW/5, the FISTS USA club call, will be active during the next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives on Sunday 26 February 2000-2200 UTC.

Vibroplex bug key prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entrants at the end of the year!

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
13 Feb 17: The February 2017 Cumulatives Report from FISTS CW Club Americas has been published.

This newsletter contains the results and soapbox comments for the January 2017 Cumulatives on-air sessions.
12 Feb 17: The FISTS BrassPounder February 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the January 2017 Ladder results.
10 Feb 17: KN0WCW/5, the FISTS USA club call, will be active during the next 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives on Sunday 11 February 2000-2200 UTC.

Vibroplex bug key prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entrants at the end of the year!

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
10 Feb 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Winter Unlimited Sprint takes place on Saturday 11 February 1700-2100 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.
10 Feb 17: Please join us in the FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 12 February 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
02 Feb 17: Please submit your January logs for the FISTS CW Club Americas Cumulatives by the end of February 7th.

Even if you only had one QSO, it's very helpful to send in logs to encourage others to join in and give you a chance of winning one of the Vibroplex bug key prizes.

02 Feb 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Peter	M5ABN	#6423	Spectrum 80m Endorsement
FISTS CW Club	MX5IPX	#7778	Millionaire
Geoff	G0DDX	#15552	Millionaire
Phil	F5IYJ	#16622	Silver Century, Millionaire, Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement, Spectrum 40m
Emil	I5EFO	#17028	Silver Century
Fanis	SV2BBK	#18061	Basic Century
Tom	DK3DUA	#18090	Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement
Mik	IZ2FME	#18103	Basic Century

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

02 Feb 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Ama	JN6PPD	#15190	Douglas	AD0FB	#17987	David	G0HVN	#18107
Hiro	JH4EYD	#15191	Michael	WE3L	#17988	Jim	M0GJQ	#18109
Ian	VK3IMB	#15207	Sean	N3JQ	#17989	Olly	M0WTL	#18110
Adrian	VK5AW	#15208	Harrisburg Academy Arc	N3HAC	#17990	Michael	EI5HSB	#18111
John	W4JKL	#17976	Erik	WD5ENO	#17991	John	EI5JS	#18112
Jim	AB0LY	#17977	David	AC8SI	#17992	Uros	S56WVT	#18113
John	KD0JPE	#17978	Michael	N5NN	#17993	John	G7OXK	#18114
Lori	K2LSB	#17979	Richard	KM6HQU	#17994	Ken	GI1XPV	#18115
Neall	W5NED	#17980	Michael	N3IUI	#17995	Gary	M0WJD	#18116
Tobey	KC0IMF	#17981	Paul	W5NWT	#17996	Ian	G3YBY	#18117
Richard	K1RIK	#17982	Bryan	KG4GCX	#17997	Grahame	G3XHB	#18118
Tim	K0FKG	#17983	William	KD2KUD	#17998	Ian	M6ITH	#18119
Jeffrey	N2KOF	#17984	Matt	W0MLD	#17999	Ian	G3YRQ	#18120
David	NT6AA	#17985	Charles	W8CFO	#18001	Ian	2W0IGC	#18121
Matthew	KG5ORU	#17986	Leo	EA7KB	#18106	Richard	G6VGC	#18122

02 Feb 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following January 2017 activities no later than 7 February:
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Eu).
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW).
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you can't win, it's really helpful to send in logs to encourage others to join in.

See the Activity Calendar web page for details on sending in FISTS Eu activity logs.
See the EuCW Snakes & Ladders web page for details of sending in logs for it.
02 Feb 17: The FISTS CW Club Americas Winter Slow Speed Sprint (max. 13 wpm) takes place on Saturday 4 February 1700-2100 UTC on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m & 10m.

Call "CQ FS". The exchange includes:
RST, U.S. state or Canadian province or DXCC country, first name, FISTS member number.
Non-members send their power output in Watts instead of a member number.

Members worldwide are invited to participate.

For N1MM contest logger users, a User Defined Contest (UDC) file is available. Go to the N1MM website, choose "FILES" then "User Defined Contests (UDC)" and look for the file G3ZQSmem.zip (can be used for Sprints despite the name). A FISTS Call History File is also available.

January 2017

21 Jan 17: Please join us in the second 2017 FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 22 January 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
21 Jan 17: The second 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 22 January 2000-2200 UTC.

Vibroplex bug key prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entrants at the end of the year!

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website.
16 Jan 17: The FISTS BrassPounder January 2017 newsletter has just been published.

BrassPounder provides the results and comments for FISTS CW Club on-air Activities in Europe/UK.

This edition includes details of the Straight Key Week 2016 results and final 2016 Ladder results.
15 Jan 17: The Vibroplex Bug Key Winners for 2016 have been announced in the FISTS CW Club Americas Cumulatives Report for January 2017.

This newsletter contains the final results and soapbox comments for the 2016 FISTS Americas Cumulatives on-air activity and dates for the new 2017 activity sessions.

13 Jan 17: Please join us in congratulating the recent FISTS CW Club Awards winners:

Name	Callsign	Member	Awards
Ian	G4MLW	#130	Millionaire 8 Million Endorsement
Ronald	N7RD	#2714	Silver Century, Millionaire, Prefix, Prefix 50 Endorsement, Prefix 100 Endorsement, Prefix 150 Endorsement
Andy	SP9NLI	#3741	Spectrum 20m
Peter	M5ABN	#6423	Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement
Derek	M0DRK	#8344	Millionaire 2 Million Endorsement
Chris	G3XVL	#16207	Silver Century, Millionaire 3 Million Endorsement, Rag Chewers 80m Endorsement
Mauro	HB9FBG	#16260	Millionaire 4 Million Endorsement
Joe	W8JPF	#17164	Millionaire
Kepa	EA6BB	#18080	Silver Century

For more information about FISTS Awards, available free to paid-up members worldwide, please see the Awards web page.

07 Jan 17: Please join us in the first 2017 FISTS CW Club Europe Ladder sessions: Sunday 8 January 1400-1600 & 1800-2000 UTC.
Activity is typically around 14.058, 7.028, & 3.558 MHz. Exchange a minimum of:
Name, QTH, RST, & member number (if applicable).

QSOs are friendly and conversational. Submitting logs is very much appreciated but not essential. Members from all FISTS Chapters are encouraged to join in; QSOs do not have to be with FISTS members.
05 Jan 17: The first 2017 session of the FISTS Americas Cumulatives is on Sunday 8 January 2000-2200 UTC.

Bug key prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entrants at the end of the year!

This is a relaxed activity with minimum 5 minute QSOs. Even if you don't want to send an entry in - and we hope you will - you can come along for some friendly QSOs and perhaps earn points towards FISTS Awards.

The Cumulatives run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout 2017. QSOs must be at least 5 minutes long and on 80m, 40m, or 20m. Exchange:
RST, name, QTH or state, and member number (if applicable).

Calling "CQ FISTS" is recommended. Don't forget to log QSO end times!

NOTE: FISTS CW Club Officers are NOT eligible for key prizes.

See the full details on the website. The free FISTS Log Converter program for Windows version 3.4.0 or later can be used to create and submit logs at the end of each month. Select the "Activities" tab, then the month, and then "Cumulatives".

01 Jan 17: We're very pleased to welcome our latest FISTS CW Club members:

Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.	Name	Call	No.
Sho	JH4DUQ	#15189	Micah	W5ABH	#17968	Dave	EI6AL	#18098
Peter	VK6IS	#15205	Jerry	W2GPK	#17969	Rob	G4JGX	#18099
Ian	VK3IJB	#15206	David	KI7JJC	#17970	Steve	G0XAK	#18100
David	K6CIM	#17963	Bill	NM5BB	#17971	Bruce	M0LMB	#18101
Bruce	W9AKX	#17964	Mark	WD4ELG	#17972	Paco	EA7AEV	#18102
Stephen	KZ5Q	#17965	Richard	KF7TUA	#17973	Mik	IZ2FME	#18103
Cliff	KF7KU	#17966	Carl	KC1FLN	#17974	Austin	M0LAY	#18105
John	VE7JBT	#17967	Joshua	KA9LYH	#17975	Hans	PA1ALV	#18108

01 Jan 17: If you haven't already, please submit your logs for the following December 2016 activities by their closing dates:
- Ladder (FISTS CW Club Eu) no later than 5 January.
- Snakes & Ladders (EuCW) no later than 7 January.
Even if you only had one QSO or feel that you can't win, it's really helpful to send in logs to encourage others to join in.

See the Activity Calendar web page for details on sending in FISTS Eu activity logs.
See the EuCW Snakes & Ladders web page for details of sending in logs for it.
01 Jan 17: Please submit your December logs for the FISTS CW Club Americas Cumulatives by the end of January 7th (ignore any warnings about late entries from FISTS Log Converter).

Even if you only had one QSO, it's very helpful to send in logs to encourage others to join in and give you a chance of winning one of the Vibroplex bug key prizes.
01 Jan 17: The "winter/spring" EuCW Snakes & Ladders run starts today Sunday 01 January and ends on 30 June UTC.

If you've not participated previously, now is a great time to start. QSOs must take at least five minutes, stations must be European stations and the mode must be CW. Each station may be contacted once per day, irrespective of the band.

For more details, please see the comprehensive rules.

Have a very Happy New Year from all at FISTS CW Club.

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