Blurb here, list of frequencies & times here.
What this is and how it works: On Saturday May 11th, a number of DoD stations transmit to hams (and anyone else who cares to listen) on military frequencies just outside of ham bands, calling for check-ins. The DoD stations give some minor information and a call-back frequency on the adjacent ham bands. (This is generically called "working split," where stations transmit on one frequency and listen on another.) Finally, there'll be a web form to fill out (link not yet up) to document your contact, and then a few weeks later a "thank you" QSL postcard shows up in your mail.
Side note: There doesn't seem to be a "listen-only and reply via web form" option, but perhaps when the web form is up that may be there. But from the wording in the announcement, it seems they're looking for a radio reply.
It's an interesting event. I haven't participated in a couple of years due to high local noise levels but now that that problem seems to have resolved itself, barring life getting in the way, I'll be in this year. It'll be a good opportunity to really learn how to work split on the FTdx-1200. Two weeks to dig into that manual ought to be enough.
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