As promised, the Metro KING OF THE HILL for "Round One" is Jerry, K9PY, "Round Two" is Barry, N2BJ, "Round Three" is Ralph, K9ZO and "Round 4" is Jim, N9TK. Let's all give the winners our thanks for putting in a great effort for these events! Unfortunately, there is no plaque or banner for the winners, only a colorful certificate and, of course, bragging rights. So you can shout it to the rooftops as much as you want! Congratulations!  

This will be a year-long competition! Yes, something fun to do while we're stuck at home and later when things return to normal. The year-long competition will result in the METRO KING OF THE MOUNTAIN and the winner will be announced after the end of the year. And, there will be a prize awarded to the winner! Following the eligible contest, the winner of the KING OF THE HILL will be announced. You can keep track of the various contestants on our web page so you can see your standings along with the other Metro members. The total of the number of QSOs for each qualifying contest will be used to determine who will be the ultimate METRO KING OF THE MOUNTAIN!  

The "qualifying contests" are listed below.

For scoring, a person can earn the "King of the Hill" once per quarter for the top number of QSOs in a "qualified contest". However, the number of QSOs that are made in each of the qualifying contests will accumulate and the final total of QSOs will be used to determine the "METRO KING OF THE MOUNTAIN" that will be awarded at the Winterfest dinner, probably in January, 2021. That way you'll keep accumulating QSOs throughout the year toward the final goal. To keep a level playing field, only single operator entries will be eligible.

Here are the "Qualifying Contests":

Initial running of the King of the Hill - GA QSO Party. WINNER: Jerry K9PY

April: FL QSO Party April 25. WINNER: Barry N2BJ

May: The Hamvention QSO Party May 16. WINNER: Ralph K9ZO

June: Field Day June 27. WINNER: Jim N9TK

IARU: July 12. WINNER: Ralph K9ZO

August: NAQP-SSB August 15. WINNER: Jerry WB9Z

September: WA State Salmon Run Sept. 19. WINNER: Barry N2BJ

October: CA QSO Party October 3. 

November: ARRL Sweepstakes SSB November 21. 

December: RAC Winter December 19.

This should give every member a chance to add to their QSO totals whether it is SSB or CW.

Now, get on the air and have some fun!!

Here are the results:

  METRO 2020 KING OF THE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE