Hi Bob,

Team Word Travellers Plus has been joined by Nigel 6Y5HN.

So we are:

5B/G3VYI. Mike

5Z4VJ (G3AB) Andy

6Y5HN Nigel

9G5XA (G3XAQ) Alan

Zf2CA (G4CWH) Colin

We are utilizing ‘Plus’ to mean not necessarily a traveller, as Nigel and Andy are resident.

Nigel reminded me that he is also a past Senior Rosebowl winner, so there is reputational collateral at stake….

73, Colin Zf2CA

Hi Bob,

In tune with Steve’s VK team expansion plans, and in accordance with common practices on the Caribbean islands, Team World Traveller plus is now open to a non-traveller ‘volunteer’ to make up a whole team. Remote islands preferred 😊

Terms:

• Fair pay and rations including fresh veg and salted beef
• Time off for good behaviour (but only after 10:00 UTC Sunday)
• I accept bribes

A few emails will also go out

Thanks

Colin (Bligh) ZF2CA

Bob,

I had sent the Grimsby Mariners Team to John, G4CZB, as requested in the Rules.

It is:-

Dave, G3TBK (Captain)
Chris, G3SJJ
George, G4EBK
Graham, G3VIP
Richard, G4LPD

Perhaps you would like to post it on your Site.
73
Dave

Hi Bob

Glad to see that there is going to again be a World Traveller Team (well done 5B/G3VYI, 5Z4VJ, 9G5XA and ZF2CA) and the ZL Quake Contesters are returning again (good on yer ZL2RX, ZL3AB, ZL3GA, ZL4RA and ZL3P).

However, it is a bit disappointing to not apparently see any postings so far about teams from stalwarts in the UK and Canada – hopefully this will happen shortly or I’ve missed the posting! 😉

The two Australian teams are simply chosen from the relative results of the top eight stations who completed in last year’s CC – the top Aussie takes the No. 1 spot in Team 1, the second Aussie takes No. 2 spot, and so on. 

If any of these stations are unable to compete or want a break, depending on circumstances, we simply go to the Aussie with the next highest result (i.e. No. 11) or go onto the VKCC contesting reflector and ask for volunteers to fill in the remainder of the team spots.

As Aussies say, “it is as easy as”.

In general we take a national, selective approach here but if there are groups of friends or competitors in other Commonwealth counties who wish to take part as a team, this is equally good to my mind. 😉

Aside from the WRTC competition and the various Field Days, the CC is unique in having a team aspect to it. Let’s keep it healthy.

Vy 73

Steve, VK6VZ (also G3ZZD)

Australia teams coordinator