NAQCC Prizes

This page is here to inform you of our many club prizes as well as to help us keep track of the many different generous offers our members have made of items to be given away. You must be a member to win any of our prizes unless otherwise stated.

Our new Prizes Manager is Mike KC2EGL who will be handling all details involved with all NAQCC prizes. Send all material dealing wih prizes to him via his address to be found via the ">>>Contact Us<<<" link in the left column.

CURRENT PRIZES:

mW SPRINT DRAWING
ITEM (NUMBER): $25.00 Gift Certificate (1)
DONOR: Uncle Cy - The LED Guy
HOW AWARDED: By a random drawing from all who participate in the June 2012 mW sprint using a straight key
TIME FRAME: June 21, 2012
WINNER:
MORE INFO/PICTURES: Click here.

CHEAPQSLS DONATION
ITEM (NUMBER): Gift certificate for 100 NAQCC color QSL cards (4 per year)
DONOR: Hal K6RF (NAQCC #0171) of CheapQSLs.com
HOW AWARDED: In a drawing among participants in our monthly sprints. The drawings will take place in the following months: March, June, September, and December. The March drawing will include all participants in the January, February, and March sprints. June will include April, May, and June. September will include July, August, and September. December will include October, November, and December. All members are eligible, including officers.
TIME FRAME: October 2010 until further notice.
WINNER(s): Dec 2010 - N7A(WY7N), Mar 2011 - VA3PEN, Jun 2011 - NA4O, Sep 2011 - AE7CG, Dec 2011 - WF5W, Mar 2012 - KE7YTE
MORE INFO/PICTURES: Click here to see the cards.

CD-ROM BOOK
ITEM (NUMBER): CD-ROM Book "Recollections of a Radio Receiver - the HBR Adventure 1957 -2008" (1)

Picture provided by the donor.

DONOR: Jay Helms W6HHT (NAQCC #1911)
HOW AWARDED: To the first member who works 50 unique NAQCC member numbers beginning on April 1, 2012.
TIME FRAME: Beginning May1, 2011
WINNER(s): K3WWP (8/20/11 - 141 unique member numbers - I have read and am re-donating the book (on CD))
MORE INFO/PICTURES: See http://www.w6hht.com/

MULTIPLE AWARDS
ITEM (NUMBER): Custom made beautiful knob inserts for K1 or K2 rigs
DONOR: Gregg, WB8LZG
HOW AWARDED: To each member who earns and applies for two club awards from a selection in the awards section of the web site until all are given away. Only applications received after October 1, 2008 count.
TIME FRAME: October 2008 - ???
WINNER(s): NU7T (Dec 2008), N8XMS (Jun 2009), WY7N (July 2009), G5CL (May 2011), K1YAN (Oct 2011), W9UX (Oct 2011), VE3FUJ (Nov 2011)
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

See Gregg's web site at http://www.egr.msu.edu/~mulderg/

HIDDEN CALLSIGN
ITEM: 100 NAQCC QSL Cards
DONOR: NAQCC from your monetary donations.
HOW AWARDED: To the member who finds his OWN call hidden somewhere in one of our newsletters.
TIME FRAME: Ongoing
WINNER(s): KD1R, KM6NN, K4UK, K5RIX, N9AKF, W1ICU, N4OLN, K4MF, K1SHR, AD3K
MORE INFO/PICTURES: We intend to continue our hidden call feature in the newsletters indefinitely. The source of the cards is CheapQSLs, a company run by member #0171 Hal K6RF. Cheap refers only to the price of the cards. The quality is anything but cheap. To see examples of the cards, go here.

MONTHLY SPRINT DRAWING
ITEM (NUMBER): Packets of Paddle handles and K1/K2 main tuning knob inserts (18)
DONOR: Gregg, WB8LZG
HOW AWARDED: By random drawing of participants in the regular monthly sprints starting in March 2011. The winner can choose one packet or tuning knob from those pictured below. Only the ones with a red letter are still available. The others have already been taken by previous winners. A member can only win one packet. After that they become ineligible.
TIME FRAME: March 2011 through August 2012
WINNER(s): 3/11 - VE5BCS, 4/11 - WX4RM, 5/11 - KU4A, 6/11 - WD0K, 7/11 - KA8VZB, 8/11 - WA8SAN, 9/11 - KX1NH, 10/11 - WD8KRV, 11/11 - NN9S, 12/11 - KE5YUM, 1/12 - N1QLL (did not claim a prize), 2/12 - AK3X, 3/12 - WA4ZOF, 4/12 - AI5I
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

If you need more info about the items, contact Prize Manager Mike KC2EGL via the info at the top of this page.

See Gregg's web site at http://www.egr.msu.edu/~mulderg/

GOLDEN LOGS
ITEM (NUMBER): ARRL Wire Antenna Book
DONOR: NAQCC
HOW AWARDED: To the one having the most GOLDEN LOGS each year in our sprints. A member can only win once.
TIME FRAME: Ongoing
WINNER(s): 2010 - WB8ENE, 2011 - NQ2W
MORE INFO/PICTURES: The prize may be either Volume 1 (not shown) or Volume 2

ITEM (NUMBER): A Christmas Ornament (1)
DONOR: Paul N8XMS
HOW AWARDED: To the winner of a drawing among those who participate in both the September sprint and challenge. The winner must submit their picture to be added to the reverse side of the ornament.
TIME FRAME: September 2012
WINNER(s): TBA
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

PAST PRIZES:

SPRINT & CHALLENGE DRAWING
ITEM (NUMBER): Audio Amplifier Kits (3)
DONOR: Gregg, WB8LZG
HOW AWARDED: By 3 random drawings from all those who submit a log for a sprint or challenge (only 2 entries per member - 1 sprint and 1 challenge per drawing) from July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011, October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, and January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. A member can only win one of the three drawings.
TIME FRAME: July 2011 through March 2012
WINNER(s): Drawing 1 7-9/2011 - W4CUX, Drawing 2 10-12/2011 - NA4O, Drawing 3 1-3/2012 - VE5BCS
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

RADIO BOYS CHALLENGE DRAWING

ITEM (NUMBER): A hard cover copy of one of the Radio Boys books from the 1920's. This particular book is from 1922 and is titled, "The Radio Boys at Mountain Pass" The Radio Boys series deals with the adventures of several high-school comrades experimenting with early wireless. It would be a great gift for a child or grandchild who may be interested in ham radio (1)
DONOR: Originally donated by Dick N2UGB (NAQCC #1565) Redonated by Brion VE3FUJ (NAQCC #3011) after he read it.
HOW AWARDED: In a drawing among participants in our monthly challenges from May through August, 2011. The chance of winning depends on the number of challenges entered. Enter 1, you get one chance, 2 - 2 chances, 3 - 3 chances, and all 4 - 5 chances. All members are eligible, including officers.
TIME FRAME: May Through August 2011
WINNER(s): VE3FUJ - NU7T (5-8,2011)
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

SPRINT & CHALLENGE DRAWING
ITEM (NUMBER): ARRL Operating Manual (2 - 4th edition 1993 and 7th edition 2002)
DONOR: John, K3WWP from Bruce, AA3LX
HOW AWARDED: By 2 random drawings from all those who submit a log for a sprint or challenge or an award application (only 1 entry per member per drawing) from January 1, 2011 to February 28, 2011 and March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011. Winner of the first drawing gets his/her choice of the two and is not eligible for the second drawing.
TIME FRAME: January 2011 through April 2011
WINNER(s): Drawing 1 - K0MDS (now N0TU), Drawing 2 - N8QY
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

ITEM (NUMBER): Packets of Paddle handles and K2 main tuning knob inserts plus 2 straight key knobs (10)
DONOR: Gregg, WB8LZG
HOW AWARDED: By random drawing of participants in the regular monthly sprints starting in February 2010. The winner can choose one packet from those pictured below. Only the ones with a red letter are still available. The others have already been taken by previous winners. A member can only win one packet. After that they become ineligible.
TIME FRAME: February 2010 through December 2010
WINNER(s): K3RLL (2/10), KD2MX (3/10), KH6G (4/10 - never claimed), N2COD (5/10), W4KRN (6/10), N8BB (7/10), KD4UKW (8/10), K4ORD (9/10), KB1PBA (10/10), KX9N (11/10), K2GLS (12/10)
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

See Gregg's web site at http://www.egr.msu.edu/~mulderg/

ITEM (NUMBER): NAQCC Membership Plaque (1)

DONOR: Anonymous
HOW AWARDED: To the member who has the greatest MPW among all who earn our 1000 MPW Award between July 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
TIME FRAME: July 1 through December 31, 2010
WINNER(s): K3WWP (4,878 mpw - already has a plaque so it goes to the second highest total) - AA4W (2,647 mpw ironically in a QSO with K3WWP)
MORE INFO/PICTURES: See http://www.hamplaques.com/o-naqcc.htm

ITEM (NUMBER): A hard cover copy of one of the Radio Boys books from the 1920's. This particular book is from 1922 and is titled, "The Radio Boys at Mountain Pass" The Radio Boys series deals with the adventures of several high-school comrades experimenting with early wireless. It would be a great gift for a child or grandchild who may be interested in ham radio (1)
DONOR: Dick N2UGB (NAQCC #1565)
HOW AWARDED: In a drawing among participants in our monthly challenges from September through December, 2010. The chance of winning depends on the number of challenges entered. Enter 1, you get one chance, 2 - 2 chances, 3 - 3 chances, and all 4 - 5 chances. All members are eligible, including officers.
TIME FRAME: September through December 2010
WINNER(s): VE3FUJ
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

ITEM (NUMBER): Simple wire antenna book (1)
DONOR: John K3WWP.
HOW AWARDED: To the member who recruits the most new members to the NAQCC between Jan 1 and Jun 30, 2010. To be counted as a recruiter, the new member must list your call as the Source in his application, so be sure to tell that to your recruit.
TIME FRAME: January 1 through June 30, 2010
WINNER: W9DAN
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

ITEM (NUMBER): Winner's choice of a 20M, 40M, or 80M dipole antenna (1)
DONOR: John KO0KY (NAQCC #3854)
HOW AWARDED: In a drawing among winners of our Friendship Club award. That includes the 7 who have already won the award plus those who earn the award BEFORE July 1, 2010.
TIME FRAME: Through June 30, 2010
WINNER(s): K3RLL
MORE INFO/PICTURES: See here

ITEM (NUMBER): Vibroplex bug (1)
DONOR: Anonymous
HOW AWARDED: A points system based on participation in club events. One point for each of the following:
Entering a NAQCC sprint and submitting a log
Entering a NAQCC challenge and submitting a log
Earning an award
Earning an award endorsement AFTER receiving a basic award
Making an award honor roll or updating an honor roll total
Participating in an activity day and sending a report
The award goes to the MEMBER making the highest point total during the time frame below. In the unlikely event of a tie, it will be broken by a drawing
TIME FRAME: October 2009 through February 2010
WINNER(s): N8XMS with 18 points
MORE INFO/PICTURES: The bug is in excellent condition and was never used by the donor who purchased it some 20 years ago.

ITEM (NUMBER): W9CBT Cartoon Book "Hi Hi - A Collection of Ham Radio Cartoons" (1)
DONOR: W9CBT
HOW AWARDED: To the one making the most QSO's in our December mW sprint.
TIME FRAME: December 31
WINNER: KA2KGP
MORE INFO/PICTURES: See http://www.k9ya.org/w9cbt/

ITEM (NUMBER): A beautiful hand crafted 'CW Lamp' (1)
DONOR: Bill W0EJ.
HOW AWARDED: To the member who works the most different Call-Band combinations in our 5th anniversary celebration. For example working N1A on 80, N4A 40, N3A 20, N7A 40, N1A 30, N4A 40 counts as 5 combinations. The second N4A 40 is a duplicate and does not count. Ties will be broken by the following:
1. Most different N#A stations worked.
2. Most different bands used.
3. A drawing
TIME FRAME: October 12 through October 18, 2009
WINNER(s): N1LU
MORE INFO/PICTURES:
See the October Challenge rules

ITEM (NUMBER): 100 NAQCC QSL cards (1)
DONOR: Bill KB3XS.
HOW AWARDED: To the member who finds his OWN call hidden somewhere in one of our newsletters.
TIME FRAME: Variable in 2009
WINNER(s): KD1R in Newsletter #101
MORE INFO/PICTURES:

ITEM (NUMBER): Simple wire antenna book (1)
DONOR: John K3WWP.
HOW AWARDED: To the member who recruits the most new members to the NAQCC between Jan 1 and Jun 30, 2009.
TIME FRAME: January 1 through June 30, 2009
WINNER(s): WB9PZB
MORE INFO/PICTURES:
See current items above

ITEM (NUMBER): Sets of 24 crystals for 160 thru 10 meters (2)
DONOR: Rich N4ESS.
HOW AWARDED: One set each in the March and April 2009 challenges.
TIME FRAME: March 1 through April 30, 2009
WINNER(s): March - VE3HUR, April - N8XMS
MORE INFO/PICTURES: Expanded Spectrum Systems

ITEM (NUMBER): Ladder Grabber, a neat device to make it easy to fasten ladder line to your antenna. (1)
DONOR: Emtech of Tracyton, WA.
HOW AWARDED: To the member making the most President's wives names in the February challenge. In case of a tie, a drawing will determine the winner.
TIME FRAME: February 2009
WINNER(s): WY7N
MORE INFO/PICTURES: On the Emtech website. There are many other fine products listed there. If you decide to buy, be sure to tell them you heard about them from the NAQCC.

ITEM (NUMBER): RockMite transceiver kit with all cables, etc. to make a complete rig. (1)
DONOR: Tom WY3H and the monetary donations of NAQCC members.
HOW AWARDED: To the member making the most mW QSO's in our January 2009 Milliwatt Challenge.
TIME FRAME: January 2009
WINNER(s): John W3IK
MORE INFO/PICTURES: In the club newsletter #079 (Sept 27, 2008)

ITEM (NUMBER): Set of 40M crystals for the RockMite above allowing operation of the rig on 11 different 40M frequencies (1 set)
DONOR: Rich N4ESS.
HOW AWARDED: To the winner of the RockMite.
TIME FRAME: Jan 2009
WINNER(s): John W3IK
MORE INFO/PICTURES: Expanded Spectrum Systems

ITEM (NUMBER): $25.00 gift certificate for LED's and/or QRP parts. (1)
DONOR: Uncle Cy, the LED Guy - K1TES #0911.
HOW AWARDED: To a drawing among all those using a homebrew straight key in the November sprint.
TIME FRAME: November 20 (UTC), 2008
WINNER(s): N8XMS
MORE INFO/PICTURES: http://www.unclecytheledguy.com/

ITEM (NUMBER): Set of custom made beautiful bug or paddle handles (13)
DONOR: Gregg, WB8LZG
HOW AWARDED: Random drawing each month from all who master the monthly challenge and report their results. Only one set per individual after which they become ineligible. At Gregg's request, NAQCC officers are also eligible for his prizes.
TIME FRAME: August 2007 - September 2008
WINNER(s): WY7N (8/07), NU7T (9/07), AB0SR (10/07), W9ILF (11/07), KU4A (12/07), K6BBQ (1/08), KB4QQJ (2/08), N8XMS (3/08), KH6OZ (4/08), KC2EGL (5/08), K1YAN (6/08), None (7/08), K4PBY (8/08), K2HPV (9/08)
MORE INFO/PICTURES: http://www.egr.msu.edu/~mulderg/

ITEM (NUMBER): Classic books in Morse on CD. (1 per month)
DONOR: Chuck K7QO
HOW AWARDED: A drawing among the top scorers in each sprint division. Can only be won once by an individual, so if the top scorer is a previous winner, the next highest scorer goes into the drawing, and so on. Officers not eligible.
TIME FRAME: July 2007 - September 2008
WINNER(s): K4BAI (7/07), K1EV (8/07), KI4GLH (9/07), N1LU (10/07), KD2JC & KB4QQJ tie (11/07), N4FI (12/07), W9ILF (1/08), AA4W (2/08), KG4W (3/08), KA8MPT (4/08), W0JFR (5/08), NO2D (6/08), W5TM (7/08), KD0V (8/08), NU7T (9/08)

ITEM (NUMBER): Book of ham cartoons, "N0UJR and His Friends" by Greg Trook
DONOR: Paul N8XMS
HOW AWARDED: Drawing among August 2008 Challenge participants.
TIME FRAME: August 2008
WINNER(s): NU7T

ITEM (NUMBER): Morse code learning program on CD (1)
DONOR: Frank KB3AAG
HOW AWARDED: To be given out at the Butler hamfest June 1st, 2008.
TIME FRAME: June 1, 2008
WINNER(s): Timothy Bond, soon to be a ham

ITEM (NUMBER): Hendricks QRP transceiver kit - DC40 (1)
DONOR: Karl N3IJR - Gregg WB8LZG
HOW AWARDED: In a drawing to be held near the end of January from those expressing interest in the rig and making a combined total of 5 or more QSO's in our Dec 2007 and Jan 2008 sprints. The 5 QSO requirement will be waived for those affirming they do not currently, nor will have a HF rig before the January 17th sprint. President Tom thought since the winner is determined by 'the luck of the draw' that officers should also be eligible for this one.
TIME FRAME: ends January 2008
WINNER: Bart N9AKF
MORE INFO/PICTURES: Gregg has added an enclosure and a printed out assembly manual to the basic kit donated by Karl. See here or visit the Hendricks web site at http://www.qrpkits.com/dc40a.html

ITEM (NUMBER): Hendricks QRP transceiver kit - DC40 (1)
DONOR: Karl N3IJR
HOW AWARDED: To the top scorer in our October 2007 sprint who has never won either a 1st or 2nd place sprint certificate or any of our other physical prizes. Officers not eligible.
TIME FRAME: October 2007
WINNER: WB8LZG
MORE INFO/PICTURES: http://www.qrpkits.com/dc40a.html

ITEM (NUMBER): Morse code learning program on CD (3)
DONOR: Frank KB3AAG
HOW AWARDED: In a guess the date we sign our 2,000th member contest.
TIME FRAME: July 2007 - ?? (contest entry deadline July 10)
WINNER(s): WU7F, AE5BH, KC9LZK

ITEM (NUMBER): Key collecting books (2)
DONOR: Dave K4TWJ and the NAQCC
HOW AWARDED: 1st and 2nd highest scorers in the June 2007 sprint (officers excluded)
TIME FRAME: June 2007
WINNER(s): KA8MPT, WB8LZG

ITEM (NUMBER): Plaque with attached straight key (1)
DONOR: NAQCC
HOW AWARDED: To the first non-officer to reach 1,000 pts in our 2X QRP Award
TIME FRAME: Variable
WINNER(s): KD2MX

The NAQCC is extremely grateful to the donors of the above prizes. Be sure to thank them if you are a winner. In fact, you might consider dropping them a note just to say thanks even if you aren't a winner.