[FQP]IRC's sought by Florida Contest Group in 2004

[Jim White, K4OJ]

The Florida Contest Group is seeking individuals that have the following 
credentials for Imbedded Radio Correspondents.

Applicants should have experience in freelance writing for such journals 
as QST, CQ or NCJ... Applicants should also be familiar with the basics 
of military cadence, i.e.:

"Went down South with the FCG, I'm a gonna be in the FQP"

The ideal IRC would be the assisting driver for a single op mobile 
entrant in the Florida QSO Party.  The imbed would then be allowed to 
chronicle the operation as well as assist the operator by relieving him 
of driving responsibilities.  This would be a great assistant to the 
operator say, vs. his spouse, who perhaps might park at a large shopping 
mall resulting in the operator being trapped in a given county for so 
long his QSO rates plummet.

Imbeds would be contacted via cell phone during the Florida QSO Party by 
FCG Centcom Operations Commander Danny Street for updates as to how the 
operator was doing and overall rates and propagation tendencies.  Note: 
Imbeds would not be able to divulge the operators strategic moves or 
location for fear of compromising the operators assault on a record score.

The Gulf Coast Contest Theater has varying terrain and climate - during 
the month of April the climate should be favorable to a rapid assault on 
the highways.  Occasional rough WX can lead to mid-course re-routing of 
the operation although adhering to their individual itinerary as 
published on http://www.floridaqsoparty.org is encouraged.  The FCG 
makes no claim as to the accuracy of these itineraries and denies any 
manipulation of them for potential misdirection or disinformation of 
competitors.

A wide range of vehicles are typically employed and the IRC should be 
familiar with Hummers, Love Bugs and SUVs. Some IRC's may have to go off 
the paved road in Southwestern Regions of the FQP Theater.

It is thought that after successful completion of the FQP these IRCs 
along with the Operators will be met with welcoming greetings from the 
contest community - shocked and awed at the contest operating skills 
showcased thanks in part by these Imbedded Radio Correspondents. 
Commander Danny Street reminds us they should exercise caution as in 
Florida there are always potential appearances by Militant Geritol Net 
Assassins.

If you are looking for more than a weekend drive, and wish to apply for 
a position as an Imbedded Radio Correspondent there will be recruiters 
at the upcoming Dayton Hamvention eager to hear from you.  They can be 
spotted easily on Saturday by their Orange Jerseys and they will be 
manning a table at the Crown Plaza in downtown Dayton on the second 
floor coincidental with the Contesters Banquet.

Imbedded Radio Correspondent, its not a job its an adventure!

Well, maggot, think you can cut it?

FCG - Be All You Can Be


K4OJ


Rate meters at two oh three,
Bring it on baby F Q P.
Aint changin bands not at this rate.
Its the wood I want so get this straight.
Don't call CQ cause there is no need
Linin' up  1 2 3 in the FQP

Don't need no nets, lists or MCs
I'm runnin 'em in the FQP
HAE says SSB?
I'll QSY for that mult baby
Here comes Hal he's QRQ
Crank it up NN just for you

8MJ is callin CQ
He wants those Qs from you know who.
Florida is the place they say
To make big rates in your Chevrolet.
There's Vic and Dan their runnin hot
20 and 40 is all they got