CQ-WE stands for CQ - Western Electric, the company whose ham employees originated the contest. The annual CQ-WE Contest is open to all Radio Amateurs. The objective is to contact as many Bell System Radio Amateurs as possible via ham radio. A Bell System amateur is any ham who is a current or former employee of any part of the pre-divestiture Bell System -- that is, any company that was spun off from or shares a part of its heritage with the original AT&T Corporation. Examples include the current-day AT&T, Bell Labs, Western Electric, the Baby Bells, Bellcore, NCR, Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Agere, as well as other companies that have sprung from them. Normally held the second full weekend in November, the contest combines a spirit of competitive contesting with the chance to relax, have fun, and renew acquaintances with old friends and colleagues while fostering friendships with new ones.
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2008 CQ-WE Contest Results: The results are in, and the scores have been recorded and verified. We congratulate our 2008 CQ-WE contest winners (you can see the full results here):
Observations: Attendance was down a bit this past year again, continuing a yearly decline that has plagued us for the past four years. We had expected the number of locations represented to go up, given that we reactivated a lot of the previously retired codes for this year's contest. Although we did see several reactivated codes in use, which was good, the overall number of codes was statistically unchanged. However, a perusal of the submitted score sheets reveals that a significant number of participants (and location codes) did not submit their results for final scoring. Finally, whether due to band conditions or enthusiasm, the average points/participant was up about 7%. The important thing, though, is that everyone seemed to have a good time and enjoy the event. Thanks to all who took part in this year's CQ-WE contest. We wish you a stellar year, and we look forward to working you once again this November, if not before. |
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| 2008 Certificates: We are pleased the Dick Turrin Memorial Radio Club (formerly Avaya Lincroft ARC, location code LZ) was the host of the 2008 CQ-WE contest. 'LZ' was chosen to honor their closing facility. Congratulations to all LZ participants for being selected host location and good luck with your transitions, wherever they lead you. | |||
| 2007 Certificates - 02 Jan 2009 Update: The long-awaited 2007 certificates are in the mail! I just received mine today and it was well worth the wait. Thanks go to Bob Thomas / KC4AF and the BH host location for keeping the tradition going and producing a super certificate! |
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