The Polar Bear QRP Club sponsors a monthly outing for club members usually the weekend of the full moon during the winter months. It's not a contest but an on the air gathering of fellow Polar Bears. The purpose is to test their skills and radio equipment should the need arise to provide emergency communications where there is none, usually in less than ideal conditions. You needn't be a member to participate but you may wonder what all the "GRRRR" s are about. It's nothing more than our standard 'friendly' greeting amongst us Polar Bears (PB). For more information see the Yahoo Forums. Search on polarbearQRP.