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To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the formation of the First Class CW Operators' Club (FOC), the special callsign GB85FOC was aired from England during the months of May and September 2023. The special QSL card shown above will be available on request.

The on-line log for GB85FOC contains all QSOs between 1st and 30th May 2023, is fully searchable below and has been uploaded to the ARRL's Log Book of the World (LoTW) and Club Log. The most recent upload was on 12th October 2023.

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.

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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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