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Contest Club Ontario (CCO) is Ontario's entry into
International Club competitions in the 21st Century, providing one
vehicle to highlight Canadian participation in these contests.
It brings together the talents of a large number of Amateur Radio
contest operators in Ontario who may now focus on a common goal, in addition to
traditional individual competition. Formed in July 2002 with only 16
members it had grown to 35 members by the end of August of that year.
In 2007 CCO membership broke the 200 mark and is now approaching 250
members. CCO participates in over a dozen events during the
year, many involving two or three contests. Most use HF CW and phone but
RTTY and VHF are also featured in one or more events. Member scores are
collected by the Secretary and submitted for Club Competition, putting
Ontario contesters head-to-head with other such clubs in Canada, the
United States, and worldwide, depending on the individual contest rules. |