01/19/2024

The second annual Georgia State Parks on the Air[1] will be held April 6 - 7,
2024. ARRL member and event coordinator Claude Ray, AC4SH, said that the first
event was a success and that participants insisted on having another one.

"For both activators and hunters, the event went far beyond our expectations.
Of the 50 listed parks, 48 were activated, with 109 activators making nearly
20,000 contacts with over 4,000 hunters," said Ray. He added that the 2024
event promises to be even better, with the addition of two new Georgia parks
and, based on feedback from participants, the rules have been tweaked to add
new opportunities receiving awards.  

There are now separate classes for rovers and single-park activators, as well
as a new category for QRP activators. There are also new bonuses available, not
only for past winners but also for first-time activators and those who contact
the two newly added locations. A new hike-in bonus has been added for operators
who carry their gear more than a mile into the park and activate from there.
Ray said the basic purpose of the event remains the same. "The objective is to
encourage ham radio operators to visit Georgia state parks and experience the
fun of Parks on the Air activations. This is a fun contest only. The rules are
minimal, the scoring is simple, and the main award is simply the fun of getting
on the air."  

The contest period begins at 8:00 AM EDT on April 6, and ends at 7:59 PM EDT on
April 7. Operating hours are subject to park rules and times. Every station
participating in the event and registering will, upon request, receive a
certificate of participation. The top finishers in each category will also
receive an award certificate.  

Further information and event rules are available at https://gaparks.org[2].

[1] https://gaparks.org/
[2] https://gaparks.org/

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