Purpose: Kid's Day is intended to encourage young people (licensed or not) to enjoy Amateur Radio. The goal is give young people some hands-on experience on-the-air, so they might develop an interest in pursuing a license in the future. It is also intended to give hams a chance to share their station with their children.

Dates: June 19, 1999.

Time: 1800 to 2400Z. No limit on operating time.

Suggested exchange: Name, age, location and favorite color. You are encouraged to work the same station again if either operator has changed. Call "CQ Kid's Day."

Suggested Frequencies: 28350 to 28400 kHz and 14270 to 14300 kHz.

Be sure to observe third party traffic restrictions when making DX QSOs.

Reporting: Logs and comments may be posted via the Internet to kids@contesting.com. You may review these postings at http://www.contesting.com/kids/.

Those with photos or without Internet access may forward items to the Boring Amateur Radio Club. A summary of the postings will also be sent with your participation certificate.

Awards: All participants are eligible to receive a colorful certificate. Send a 9 X 12 SASE to the Boring Amateur Radio Club; PO Box 1357; Boring, OR 97009. More details may be obtained from the Boring Amateur Radio Club at the above address or on the Web at http://www.jzap.com/k7rat/.