Colorado Quarter-Master Chapter

History

The Colorado Quarter-Master Awards Program (CQ) commenced on April 20,
2001. The goals of this program are to honor those who have served in the
armed forces of both the United States and World Countries. It is also to
promote activity on the 10-meter amateur band, and to
promote Excellent Amateur Radio Operating procedures. It is encouraged that
all amateurs from around the World participate and help to make Colorado
Quarter-Master Program a success. This program is a continuation of the
famous Vets program that was currently discontinued, So get your numbers
today :).
 

Membership

There are 2 main types of Members to the Colorado Quarter-Master Awards
Program. 1) Veterans {Vets} or 2) Support of Veterans {S}.

Any licensed Amateur Radio Operator who is a paid-up 10-10 member who
is a veteran of military service, or who is currently on active duty or reserve status,
is automatically qualified to join. The other method of joining is to work a

CQ Member or Instant Qualifier Every CQ Member is a Instant Qualifier for
other to Join in.

Starting Points and Point Values

CQ Member who are Veterans Starting Points is 100. Those who start as a
Veteran Supporters will Start with 50 Points.

CQ Member will have the following designations:
CQ Then # other Designators, and then Veteran or Support,

Example: CQ#1AV Colorado Quarter-Master Number 1, Branch of Service,
Veteran.

Colorado Quarter-Master with "V" for Veterans
"S" for Supporters of Veterans

Branch of Service Designator:

"A" for Army
"C" for Coast Guard
"F" for Air Force
"M" for Marines
"N" for Navy
"NG" for National Guard
"W" for Merchant Marine

Multiple Branches of Service will be indicated with Multiple Designators.

Signing Up Via Computer or Snail Mail:

If you meet all the Requirements as stated above then you can be enrolled into the
Colorado Quarter-Master Chapter via our online Application at

http://www.QRZDX.Com/chapters/cqapplication.html .

A Member wanting to join Colorado Quarter-Master Awards program and
who do not have a Computer or access to a Computer can send a SASE / IRC
via

Richard Moore {KC0CMZ}
Application for CQAP#
568 Dexter Street.
Widefield, Colorado 80911

The Letter must have the Following:

Call sign,
Name,
10-10#,
10-10# Expiration Date:
State or Country, and
If any Branch/es of Service and This Method requires a SASE or if DX <IRCs> for
Return Postage…

Note: You can have other members or other Stations with / without Membership
send in your Application via there E-Mail Accounts.

Upgrades for the Colorado Quarter-Master Chapter

Colorado Quarter Master Awards Program upgrades are to be submitted to the
Certificate Manager, Chapter Head.

Richard Moore - KC0CMZ.
E-mail is the preferred method when possible: KC0CMZ@QRZDX.Com
or via snail mail with SASE / or DX <IRCs> for return postage.

What to send in ? if you do this by the On-Line Upgrade Web Page just fill it out

completely and hit the Submit button.

E-Mail and Snail Mail Applications

Your Call Sign:
Name:
QTH:
Your 10-10#:
10-10# Expiration Date:
CQ#:
Old Contacts:
New Contacts:
Total Contacts:
Old Points Collected:
New Points Collected:
Total Points Collected:

Then By Seal Type:

Call Sign, CQ#, Points, Seal Type, and Seal Number.

Also Note they also my have one of the 3 below also:

Armourer of the Month, Recruiter of the Quarter Seal, Birthday

They are Collectable for Points.

For Example:

KC0CMZ,CQ#1AV, 3,801,NDSM#2,GCM#1,EM#4,AM#3,CM#7

Upgrades can be e-mailed <Requires Text File Attached, Spreadsheet Attached,
or inside of message Body>, snail mailed < Requires SASE / IRCs >, or
online<http://www.qrzdx.com/chapters/cqupgrade.html >. Must meet the requirements if
E-Mailed or Snail Mailed <Requires SASE / IRCs >.
 

When and How Often Can I upgrade ?

Upgrading is done three time a month Maximum. It goes by the number in your

Call Sign not your Call Area.

Examples: If you have:

0 in your Call Sign then 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
1 in your Call Sign then 1st , 11th , and 21st of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
2 in your Call Sign then 2nd , 12th , and 22nd of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
3 in your Call Sign then 3rd , 13th , and 23rd of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
4 in your Call Sign then 4th , 14th , and 24th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
5 in your Call Sign then 5th , 15th , and 25th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
6 in your Call Sign then 6th , 16th , and 26th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
7 in your Call Sign then 7th , 17th , and 27th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
8 in your Call Sign then 8th , 18th , and 28th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.
9 in your Call Sign then 9th , 19th , and 29th of each month you can send in a Upgrade.

How are my Points Calculated ?

All New Points you collect are totaled then it is divided by 300

Example.
Current Points : 100
New Points : 1500 / 300 = 5
Add 5 to Current Points Value = 105 <--Your Current Points Value.

Are all Points Divided by 300 ?

No, Seals, Armourer of the Month, Recruiter of the Quarter, and Holiday Bonuses are not divided by 300 their value are added into your final score <On-The-Air Point Value>.

New Points and Birthdays are divided by 300.

How do I received a Seal or Medal ?

Medals are also awarded at the following Points Levels

150 points = National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) {10}
250 points = Good Conduct Medal (GCM) {15}
500 points = Expeditionary Medal (EM) {15}
1,000 points = Achievement Medal (AM) {15}
2,000 points = Commendation Medal (CM) {15}
4,000 points = Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) {20}
8,000 points = Purple Heart (PHM) {20}
10,000 points = Bronze Star (BSM) {20}
12,000 points = Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) {20}
14,000 points = Legion of Merit (LOM) {25}
16,000 points = Superior Service Medal (SSM) {25}
18,000 points = Silver Star (STM) {25}
20,000 points = Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) {25}
24,000 points = Medal of Honor (MOH) {50}
 

Note: After achieving the Points Value above the Points in {} parentheses for
each one worked will be added to your Current Point Value and is not to be
divided by 300.

Also include in your list Seals, Example NDSM#1, GCM#2 and so forth.

How many Seals or Medals can I collect for the above Point Value ?

If you are Maxed on a Medal / Seal <Maximum Amount Allowed to turn in for
points> After Nov 01, 2001 You will be allowed to collect above and beyond the

Maximum allowed. It must be a unclaimed seal.

But the Points will change on Medals / Seals above the Maximum Allowed:

NDSM & GCM maximum of 50 Each <51 And Up 1 Point Each>
EM, AM, CM, & MSM maximum of 25 Each <26 And Up 1 Point Each>
PHM, BSM, DFC & LOM maximum of 25 Each <26 And Up 1 Point Each>
SSM, STM, DSC & MOH maximum of 20 Each <21 And Up 1 Point Each>

Note: After the Maximum Seals are Collected the Point Value on all New Seals
For that category will be worth 1 point each.
 

How do I upgrade my Rank ?

You may only work a station once for upgrade in Rank.
But you can add the Extra Points He or She might have obtained after initial
Contact. Everyone Starts as a E-1 Please include this in your list.
Rank is not collectable but gives other a chance to see how many contacts you
have made.
 

Promotions will be granted on Colorado Quarter-Master Members Worked
Once Only.

Members Worked Once Only Rank

10    E-2
20    E-3
30    E-4
40    E-5
50    E-6
60    E-7
70    E-8
80    E-9
90    W-1
100  W-2
110  W-3
120  W-4
150  O-1
200  O-2
250  O-3
300  O-4
350  O-5
400  O-6
450  O-7
500  O-8
550  O-9
600  O-10
650  O-11

How Do I get Extra Bonuses ?

1. Holiday Bonus - Add 1 to your Current Points < On-The-Air Points > collected
for every Colorado Quarter-Master Veteran member you work on the Following Dates:

Armed Forces Day (May 18, 2002)
Independence Day (July 04, 2002)
Veterans Day (November 11, 2002).

Also Note: The Extra Bonus applies to Supporters, and Colorado
Quarter-Master Veterans ..

2. Additional Points: Birthday Points can BE Collected by both the Supporter
and Veteran. 100 POINTS / 300 Get the
Call sign and Birth Date.

3. Amourers: There are 3 Colorado Quarter-Master Members that are
Considered Armourers for each month. You must Collect their Call Sign, CQ#, and
Weapon to receive Points for that contact. <One Time Only> Each will earn you 4
points, Collect all 3 for that month and receive a Maximum Points of 12.
 

How Can I find more information and Can I volunteer to be a Armourer ?

The Web Page is at http://www.QRZDX.Com/chapters/secretweapons.html and Yes you
Can Volunteer to be a Armourer via e-mail at kc0cmz@qrzdx.com Armourers receive
Points for volunteering because they can’t work themselves.

What are the Net Schedules ?
We support the Chapter with 2 modes of Nets PSK-31 and 10 Meter USB.

PSK-31 Net Schedule is 1700UTC on Monday Shift 2000 unless otherwise posted on
the Reflector.

10 Meter USB Net are Scheduled for Winter 22:00 UTC Mondays 28.360 +-10Khz November 01 - April 30
                                                    For Summer 21:30 UTC Mondays 28.360 +-10Khz May 01 - October 31

Because of Band Conditions we might start earlier but will announce it on the
Reflector. An Additional Net Scheduled for Saturdays will be announced on the Reflector if
Time allows.

Reflectors :

Paperchaser@yahoogroups.com , TenMeters@yahoogroups.com Also the tentenlist@ten-ten.org
 
 

Note: On-Line Upgrade Available via
http://www.qrzdx.com/chapters/cqupgrade.html

Check rules for upgrade dates.


I am the CM / CH Let me know if you want a Number Free via E-Mail or online
Application at http://www.QRZDX.Com/chapters/cqapplication.html .


Members List at http://www.QRZDX.Com/chapters/members.html .

Secret Weapons Worksheet at http://www.QRZDX.Com/chapters/secretweapons.html .
 

Recruiting and Recruiting Seal:

Recruiting Someone to Join the Chapter that has you on there Application will
earn to 2 Points added to your Final Score < On-The-Air Points > .

It also adds you to be eligible for the Recruiter of the Quarter.
Recruiter of the Quarter is the Colorado Quarter-Master Member with the most
Sign Up during that Quarter. He/She will earn a Collectable Recruiter Seal of the Quarter
Number <ROQ> Also 100 Points added to his/her Final Points <On-The-Air Points> .

Also he/she is worth to other members <5 Points>

Its fun after your first upgrade. HiHi Thanks for signing the guest book.
Feel Free to ask me anything.
 

Certificates:
The Certificate Information can be reached at http://www.QRZDX.Com/chapters/cert.html
or Click Here.

Any Questions, Comments, or Concerns should be addressed to:

Richard Moore <KC0CMZ> Certificate Manager
E-Mail: KC0CMZ@QRZDX.Com

Work Sheet for the Colorado Quarter Master Chapter: <NEW>

Basic Training  <1st Phase> <Points 300> Starts September 2003 <Click Here>
Advanced Individual Training <AIT> <2nd Phase>  <Not Available at this Time>
 Primary Leadership Development Course <PLDC> <3rd Phase> <Points 350> <Not Available at this Time>
Basic Non-Commissioned Office Course  <BNCOC> <4th Phase> <Points 400> <Not Available at this Time>
Advance Non-Commissioned Office Course  <ANCOC> <5th Phase> <Points 450> <Not Available at this Time>
Drill Sergeant's School <DSS> <6th Phase> <Points 500> <Not Available at this Time>
Battle Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Course <BSNCOC> <7th Phase> <Points 600> <Not Available at this Time>
1st Sergeant Course <DL>  <8th Phase> <Points 700> <Not Available at this Time>
Sergeant Major Academy <SMA> <9th Phase> <Points <800> <Not Available at this Time>
Command Sergeant Major Academy <CSMA> <10th Phase> <Points 900> <Not Available at this Time>
Officers Candidate School <OCS> <Points 950> <11th Phase> <Not Available at this Time>
War College <WC> <Points 1,000> <12th Phase> <Not Available at this Time>

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