"SX0A" Special Callsign, for Special Olympics
On 2004, seven years ago, 125 GReek radio amateurs, participated in a unique Special Call activity, for the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004. During this historical operation we have managed 146,731 QSOs on SSB, CW, RTY, PSK31 and SSTV mode in 10 bands. Also 202 DXCC countries from all 40 zones took the message of friendship and the Olympic spirit from our operators via GReek Bureau.RUNNING SCHEDULE:
For first time ever, Radio Amateurs with SV0 prefix, ie hams who visit GReece will participate in a Special Event Station Activity.
The Special Call is SX0A, and this is the missing Callsign from our previous activity "OLYMPIC GAMES ATHENS 2004".
The project will be supported by few SV operators to "fill the blanks" of time, equipment and also bureaucracy.
We will be OTA during the Games from Opening to Closing Ceremony, ie from 25th of June to 4th of July 2011 in the following QRGs:
The Special Call is SX0A, and this is the missing Callsign from our previous activity "OLYMPIC GAMES ATHENS 2004".
The project will be supported by few SV operators to "fill the blanks" of time, equipment and also bureaucracy.
We will be OTA during the Games from Opening to Closing Ceremony, ie from 25th of June to 4th of July 2011 in the following QRGs:
QRGs (+-QRM)
160 | 80 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
SSB | 1855.0 | 3785.0 | 7155.0 | 14255.0 | 18155.0 | 21255.0 | 24955.0 | 28455.0 | 50155.0 | 70200.0 | 144295.0 | |
Digi | 1839.0 | 3589.0 | 7039.0 | 10089.0 | 14089.0 | 18109.0 | 21089.0 | 24929.0 | 28109.0 | 50219.0 | 144369.0 | |
CW | 1822.5 | 3502.5 | 7002.5 | 10102.5 | 14002.5 | 18072.5 | 21002.5 | 24892.5 | 28002.5 | 50102.5 |
We encourage every SV ham, to activate and Special Calls with prefix SY2011 and suffix their personal Callsign suffix, eg SY2011HRJ of SV7HRJ.
Operators:
SV0XAJ, SV0XAO, SV0XBA, SV0XBJ, SV2DCD, SV2GNC, SV2GWY, SV3DCX, SV7JAR_
Operators:
SV0XAJ, SV0XAO, SV0XBA, SV0XBJ, SV2DCD, SV2GNC, SV2GWY, SV3DCX, SV7JAR_
QSLn:
- The entire log will be uploaded on qsl.net, this blog and eQSL
- If you want to use the direct way, sent to Demetrius SV2GWY a SAE (Self Addresed Envelope) with sufficient postage fee (2GSs or 1 IRC), or even better ONLY a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope)
- via Bureau is under negotiations with the SV Administration.
(HPE 2 B supported)
AWARDs
GOLDEN : QSOs in at least 9 days, regardless band or mode
BRONZE : QSOs in at least 7 days, regardless band or mode
SILVER : QSOs in at least 5 days, regardless band or mode PSE first confirm the QSOs from the on line log and if you wish to get our AWARD, send your Application and a Self Addressed Label among with 10.-(e) or equal to SV2GWY
from Wikipedia :
Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organisation for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 3.1 million athletes in 175 countries. Every day, somewhere around the world, Special Olympics athletes are training and competing. Alternating between summer and winter, the Special Olympics World Games are held every two years. Often the Games are the largest sporting event to take place in the World that year. There are also local, national and regional competitions in over 175 countries worldwide.
History
The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968. Anne McGlone Burke, a physical education teacher with the Chicago Park District, began with the idea for a one-time Olympic-style athletic competition for people with special needs. Burke then approached Eunice Kennedy Shriver, head of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, to fund the event. Shriver encouraged Burke to expand on the idea and the JPK Foundation provided a grant of $25,000. More than 1,000 athletes from across the United States and Canada participated. At the Games, Shriver announced the formation of Special Olympics. Shriver’s sister, Rosemary Kennedy, underwent a lobotomy in an effort to alter her personality. The brain damage inflicted by the operation caused a severe permanent intellectual disability. This disability is often credited as Shriver's inspiration to form the Special Olympics.
In June 1962, Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp, known as Camp Shriver, for children with intellectual disabilities at her home in Potomac, Maryland.[1] Using Camp Shriver as an example, Shriver promoted the concept of involvement in physical activity and competition opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Camp Shriver became an annual event, and the Kennedy Foundation (of which Shriver was Executive Vice President) gave grants to universities, recreation departments and community centers to hold similar camps.
In 1971, The U.S. Olympic Committee gave the Special Olympics official approval to use the name “Olympics”.[1]
The first International Special Olympics Winter Games were held in February 1977 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.[1]
In 1988, the Special Olympics was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).[1]
In 1997, Healthy Athletes became an official Special Olympics initiative, offering health information and screenings to Special Olympics athletes worldwide.[1].[2]
In 2003 the first Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held outside of the United States took place in Dublin Ireland. Approximately 7000 athletes from 150 countries competed over 18 disciplines. The Dublin games were also the first to have their own opening and closing ceremonies broadcast live, performed by President of Ireland Mary McAleese. Most significantly the 2003 Games dramatically changed the perceptions and attitudes of society regarding the abilities and limitations of people with intellectual disabilities. The Opening Ceremony of the 2003 Games has been described by President of Ireland Mary McAleese as "a time when Ireland was at its superb best".[3]
On October 30, 2004, President George W. Bush signed into law the "Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act," Public Law 108-406. The bill authorized funding for its Healthy Athletes, Education, and Worldwide Expansion programs.[4] Co-sponsored by Representatives Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Harry Reid (D-NV), the bills were passed by unanimous consent in both chambers.
History
The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968. Anne McGlone Burke, a physical education teacher with the Chicago Park District, began with the idea for a one-time Olympic-style athletic competition for people with special needs. Burke then approached Eunice Kennedy Shriver, head of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, to fund the event. Shriver encouraged Burke to expand on the idea and the JPK Foundation provided a grant of $25,000. More than 1,000 athletes from across the United States and Canada participated. At the Games, Shriver announced the formation of Special Olympics. Shriver’s sister, Rosemary Kennedy, underwent a lobotomy in an effort to alter her personality. The brain damage inflicted by the operation caused a severe permanent intellectual disability. This disability is often credited as Shriver's inspiration to form the Special Olympics.
In June 1962, Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp, known as Camp Shriver, for children with intellectual disabilities at her home in Potomac, Maryland.[1] Using Camp Shriver as an example, Shriver promoted the concept of involvement in physical activity and competition opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Camp Shriver became an annual event, and the Kennedy Foundation (of which Shriver was Executive Vice President) gave grants to universities, recreation departments and community centers to hold similar camps.
In 1971, The U.S. Olympic Committee gave the Special Olympics official approval to use the name “Olympics”.[1]
The first International Special Olympics Winter Games were held in February 1977 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.[1]
In 1988, the Special Olympics was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).[1]
In 1997, Healthy Athletes became an official Special Olympics initiative, offering health information and screenings to Special Olympics athletes worldwide.[1].[2]
In 2003 the first Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held outside of the United States took place in Dublin Ireland. Approximately 7000 athletes from 150 countries competed over 18 disciplines. The Dublin games were also the first to have their own opening and closing ceremonies broadcast live, performed by President of Ireland Mary McAleese. Most significantly the 2003 Games dramatically changed the perceptions and attitudes of society regarding the abilities and limitations of people with intellectual disabilities. The Opening Ceremony of the 2003 Games has been described by President of Ireland Mary McAleese as "a time when Ireland was at its superb best".[3]
On October 30, 2004, President George W. Bush signed into law the "Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act," Public Law 108-406. The bill authorized funding for its Healthy Athletes, Education, and Worldwide Expansion programs.[4] Co-sponsored by Representatives Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Harry Reid (D-NV), the bills were passed by unanimous consent in both chambers.
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