Welcome to Texas State Parks On The Air April 6-7,2013
From the TSPOTA Committee, we would like to extend our appreciation for your
participation in the First annual Texas State Parks On The Air contest. You will
be part of TSPOTA history and our hope is that it will be a long and rewarding
one.
The TSPOTA contest was conceived with three main goals in mind: to promote public awareness of ham radio and Texas' beautiful state parks system; to contribute to the recognition that Texas has a very diverse and wonderful ecology; and to promote camaraderie within the ranks of Texas Amateur Radio operators. It is with your participation that we believe those goals will be achieved.
To those of you who place in the top spots in each category, congratulations on your efforts. You deserve your awards for your operating skills.
It is our hope that the TSPOTA Contest is just a starting point for Texas Amateurs and Amateurs visiting our great State to activate one or more Texas State Parks, Natrual Areas, and Historic Sites. To that end the TSPOTA Committee also sponsors the WATXSP Certificate for succsessfully working all ninety-nine Texas State Parks, Natural Areas and Historic sites listed on the Texas Parks and Wildlife web site.
Subscribe to our activated parks RSS feed to be notified of the latest TSOPTA activations.
View the complete rules for earning the Worked All Texas State Parks award.
Along with the basic WATXSP Certificate, there are endorsements for any combination of bands or modes, (excluding 60 Meters). Specialty certificates can be issued for a variety of different bands and modes such as Satellite, 160-meters, SSTV, Digital, Phone and each VHF band. These Certificates will be dated, but not numbered. Endorsements cost $7.50 and include CW, Novice, QRP, EME and any single bands.
Operation Websites
Mustang IslandBuescher State Park
Gvernment Canyon Natrual Area