GP4FOC


	To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the First Class CW Operators' Club (FOC), the special callsign GP4FOC was aired from Guernsey by FOC members GU4CHY and GU4YOX in May 2013. The special QSL card shown above is available on request. Contacts with this station count as 10 points towards the FOC75 Award.

	The GP4FOC call sign will be used from Guernsey again during May 2018 as a part of the 80th anniversary of the formation of FOC. The special QSL card shown will be available on request. Contacts with this station count as 10 points towards the FOC80 Award.

The on-line log for GP4FOC is fully searchable below and has been uploaded to the ARRL's Log Book of the World (LoTW) (the last upload being on 1st June 2018) and Club Log. Enter your callsign and click on the "search" button below. Progressive searches are allowed, e.g. enter "G4" and all G4xx callsigns worked are displayed. Enter "G4B", and all G4Bx callsigns are displayed. The operator's call is shown against each QSO. The on-line log contains all QSOs between 6th May 2013. and 31st May 2018.

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Founded in 1938, and with its roots, history and management in the UK, the First Class CW Operators' Club promotes good CW (Morse code) operating, activity, friendship and socialising via its worldwide membership of approximately 500. Members are active on all HF bands and the character of the club is best expressed in its motto:

"A man should keep his friendship in constant repair" - Samuel Johnson (1755).

FOC MEMBERS AIM TO….

Foster and encourage a high standard of CW operating ability and behaviour on the amateur bands.

Observe the licence conditions and principles of band planning.

Be considerate to other amateurs at all times.

Protect the future of the hobby through being active, encouraging newcomers and supporting a national society.

For more information including how to become a member, please visit the Club's own site.

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