[50mhz] ARRL June VHF QSO Party, Saturday, 6/8 1800 UTC - Monday, 6/10 0300 UTC

Sun Jun 9 07:17:22 EDT 2013

Wow - 6 was great yesterday - for a few miunutes here and there.

I managed to squeeze contacts with YS1 and with XE2 as well as K5AND over in San 
Antonio from my QTH here in Florida, using a 120 foot longwire antenna only 20 feet high.

Conditions seemed bad and I didn't hear many guys making contacts on 6m so this was 
exciting. Just shows what the band can do.

I am guessing this was Es or perhaps a combination with some MS mode.

Bry, AF4K

On 9 Jun 2013 at 5:13, floodthe wrote:

> Thanks, Tad!  That is very helpful.
> 
> I did a bit of searching on the ARRL website.  They have general
> contest rule sheet for all contests above 50 mhz: 
> http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-above-50-mhz
> 
> This had some very specific information about what frequencies they
> want us to use.  It was very helpful to me, so I will share it for
> anyone else who is new to contests:
> 
> 1.8.Use of the national simplex frequency, 146.52 MHz, or
> immediately adjacent guard frequencies, is prohibited.
> 1.8.1.Contest entrants may not transmit on 146.52 for the purpose of
> making or soliciting QSOs.
> 1.8.2.The intent of this rule is to protect the national simplex
> frequency from contest monopolization.
> 1.8.3.There are no restrictions on the use of 52.525, 223.50 or
> 446.000 MHz. 
> Participants are, however, encouraged to not monopolize the calling
> frequencies throughout the contest period.
> 1.9.Only recognized FM simplex frequencies may be used, such as
> 144.90 to 145.00; 146.49, .55 and .58, and 147.42, .45, .48, .51,
> .54 and .57 MHz on the 2-meter band.
> 1.9.1.Local-option simplex channels and frequencies adjacent to the
> above that do not violate the intent of the above rules, or the
> spirit and intent of the band plans as recommended in the ARRL
> Repeater Directory, may be used for contest purposes.
> 1.14.Participants are reminded that the segment 50.100-50.125 MHz
> should be used for intercontinental QSOs only, using 50.125 MHz as a
> calling frequency, then QSY after contact is established.
> 
> Thanks a bunch!  I hope to make my first 6M contact this weekend!
> 
> Laurie Flood
> KG6ZSM
> 
> 
> --- In 6meter at yahoogroups.com, Tad Danley <tdanley at ...> wrote:
> >
> > Sounds good Laurie!  When you are getting started it is easier to
> answer 
> > CQs than to call CQ, because the experienced operators know where
> the 
> > active simplex channels are and they are there calling CQ.  As the
> > contest progresses it should be possible to get through as the
> ranks of 
> > those answering CQs thins out a bit.
> > 
> > When answering a CQ, be brief - key the mic and say only your call
> > clearly and then un-key.
> > 
> > Here is an sample exchange.
> > 
> > me: CQ Contest, K3TD
> > you: KG6ZSM
> > me: KG6ZSM, you're 59 EM10
> > you: K3TD, thanks you're 59 CN98
> > me: Thanks, CQ Contest, K3TD
> > 
> > The exact format may vary based on what is an accepted practice in
> your 
> > area - but you will get the idea.  Don't worry about being new -
> the 
> > stations answering CQs should be patient.  They WANT to work you. 
> If 
> > experienced ops only had each other to work, we would run out of
> folks 
> > to work pretty quickly!
> > 
> > Have fun and 73!
> > 
> > Tad Danley, K3TD
> > EM10dq
> > 
> > On 6/8/2013 9:29 PM, floodthe wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks, Tad and Mike!
> > >
> > > I was interested in only trying the single operator, FM version
> of the 
> > > contest. I don't have gear for anything else right now. I will
> try 
> > > your suggested frequencies. Once I moved a bit higher up in
> elevation, 
> > > I noted quite a bit of activity that is not usually present on
> 50.100 
> > > + up to 50.2. It is clear that it is FM activity, but the QRM is
> too 
> > > strong to read a full message. I'll see if things are any better
> this 
> > > evening. I even went on an empty frequency in that area and
> called, 
> > > but no one responded.
> > >
> > > I can also try some more tomorrow as well.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your help, both of you!
> > >
> > > Laurie Flood
> > > KG6ZSM
> > >
> > > --- In 6meter at yahoogroups.com <mailto:6meter%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > "floodthe" <LaurieFlood@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the heads up. I have never been in a contest
> before, and 
> > > I would like to get my feet wet. There is a bit of a learning
> curve at 
> > > first: contest rules, Cabrillo log format, grid squares, etc. I
> know 
> > > this is a really newby-type question, but please bear with me. I
> could 
> > > not find the answer in the contest announcement.
> > > >
> > > > 1) I am not hearing anyone trying to work this contest on 6m
> or 2m. 
> > > What are the frequencies I need to listen for FM contest
> operators on 
> > > each band? Are there certain frequencies in which I am more
> likely to 
> > > hear contestants? I have been listening on 144 - 148 mhz and 50
> - 54 mhz.
> > > >
> > > > 2) Is it okay to work off of the repeater? I doubt it, but the
> > > announcement did not seem to specify.
> > > >
> > > > I know these questions are really basic, but please remember
> that 
> > > there was a time you also did not know the answer.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance!
> > > >
> > > > Laurie Flood
> > > > KG6ZSM
> > > >
> > > > --- In 6meter at yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:6meter%40yahoogroups.com>, 
> > > Mark Thompson <wb9qzb_groups@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > ï¿½
> > > > > http://www.arrl.org/june-vhf
> > > > > ï¿½
> > > > > ARRL June VHF QSO Party Rules
> > > > > 1. Objective:
> > > > > To work as many amateur stations in as many different 2
> degrees by 
> > > 1 degree grid
> > > > > squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50
> MHz. 
> > > Foreign stations
> > > > > work W/VE amateurs only. ï¿½
> > > > > 2.Date and Contest Period: The second full
> > > > > weekend in June. Begins 1800 UTC Saturday, ends 0300 UTC
> Monday 
> > > (June 8-10,
> > > > > 2013).
> > > > > 3.Entry Categories: ï¿½
> > > > > 3.1. Single Operator: One person performs all
> > > > > transmitting, receiving, spotting, and logging functions as
> well 
> > > as equipment
> > > > > and antenna adjustments. Only one transmitted signal is
> permitted 
> > > at any given
> > > > > time. Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating
> arrangements 
> > > involving other
> > > > > individuals, DX-alerting nets, internet chat rooms, packet,
> etc) 
> > > is not
> > > > > permitted.
> > > > > 3.1.1. Single Operator Low Power:
> > > > > 3.1.1.1. Power limits on any band may not exceed the
> > > > > following:
> > > > > 3.1.1.1.1. 50 MHz and 144 MHz--200 W PEP.
> > > > > 3.1.1.1.2. 222 MHz and 432 MHz--100 W PEP.
> > > > > 3.1.1.1.3. 902 MHz and above--50 W PEP.
> > > > > 3.1.2. Single Operator High Power: Power limits on any
> band
> > > > > exceeds the limits for the Single Operator Low power.
> > > > > 3.1.3. Both Single Operator High and Low Power stations
> > > > > compete for all-band and single-band awards.
> > > > > 3.1.4. Overall and single-band winners are recognized both
> > > > > in QST score listings and in awards offered.
> > > > > 3.2. Single Operator Portable:
> > > > > 3.2.1. Ten (10) W PEP output or less.
> > > > > 3.2.2. Portable power source.
> > > > > 3.2.3. Portable equipment and antennas.
> > > > > 3.2.4. Single Operator Portable stations must operate from
> a
> > > > > location other than a permanent station location.
> > > > > 3.2.5. Single Operator Portable stations may not change
> > > > > locations during the contest period outside of the original
> > > 500-meter diameter
> > > > > permitted circle.
> > > > > 3.3. Single Operator, 3-Band:
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  3.3.1.
> Restricted to 50, 144 and 432 MHz.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  3.3.2. Power
> limits are 100 W PEP on 50 and 
> > > 144
> > > > > MHz, 50 W PEP on 432 MHz.
> > > > > 3.4. Single Operator, FM Only
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  3.3.1. All QSOs
> must be made using Frequency
> > > > > Modulation (FM).
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  3.3.2.
> Restricted to 50, 144, 222 and 440
> > > > > MHz.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  3.3.3. Power
> limits are 100 W on all bands.
> > > > > 3.5. Rover: A rover is comprised of no more than two
> > > > > operators that moves among two or more grid squares during
> the 
> > > course of a
> > > > > contest. An operator may perform any or all rover functions,
> but a 
> > > driver's
> > > > > function shall be limited to driving the vehicle. Drivers
> may be 
> > > switched out
> > > > > during the event. Any number of observers is also allowed,
> however 
> > > observers may
> > > > > not perform any rover function at any time. Rover vehicles
> with 
> > > only one
> > > > > occupant are allowed to perform all functions listed
> above.
> > > > > 3.5.1. A rover vehicle may transport only one station
> using
> > > > > a single call sign. An exception is provided for in "General
> Rules 
> > > for All ARRL
> > > > > Contests" number 3.5 (Family Rule).
> > > > > 3.5.2. A rover may not operate with more than one call
> > > > > sign.
> > > > > 3.5.3. Rover vehicles must transport all the equipment,
> > > > > power supplies, and antennas used at each operating site.
> > > > > 3.5.4. Rovers MUST sign "rover" on Phone and /R on CW and
> > > > > digital modes after their call sign.
> > > > > 3.5.5. All Rovers are encouraged to adopt operating
> > > > > practices that allow as many stations as possible to contact
> them.
> > > > > 3.5.6. Rover operators may submit separate logs for single
> > > > > operator (fixed station) in addition to their rover entries.
> > > Rovers submitting a
> > > > > score for inclusion in a club competition must also include
> a 
> > > secondary summary
> > > > > sheet indicating the portion of the score that counts for
> the club 
> > > score if any
> > > > > of the QSOs submitted take place outside of their club's
> territory.
> > > > > 3.5.7. Rovers are permitted to use APRS. Rovers using APRS
> > > > > transmit only their call sign and position. Any multi-op
> station 
> > > may access
> > > > > rover APRS data directly or via the Internet.
> > > > > 3.5.8. A rover may not make more than 100 QSOs with any
> > > > > other one rover.
> > > > > 3.6. Limited Rover. Same as the "Rover" class
> > > > > above, but competes using only the lowest four bands
> available for 
> > > any given
> > > > > contest (6M - 432 MHz for VHF+ contests, 222MHz - 1.2 GHz
> for 
> > > August UHF).
> > > > > Output power limits shall be the same as those defined for
> the 
> > > Single Operator
> > > > > Low Power category (3.1.1)
> > > > > 3.7. Unlimited Rover. Same as ï¿½EURoeRoverï¿½EUR? class
> > > > > above, but Unlimited Rovers may use more than two operators
> and 
> > > are exempt from
> > > > > rules 3.5.3 and 3.5.8.
> > > > > 3.7.1. Unlimited Rover scores may NOT be applied to a club
> > > > > score for Club Competition.
> > > > > 3.8. Multioperator (includes
> > > > > Single Operator stations that use spotting assistance:
> > > > > 3.8.1.Multioperator (Unlimited): Stations
> > > > > submit logs with more than four bands used.
> > > > > 3.8.2.Limited Multioperator: Stations submit
> > > > > logs with a maximum of four bands used. (Logs from
> additional 
> > > bands used, if
> > > > > any, should be included as checklogs.)
> > > > > 4.
> > > > > Exchange: Grid-square locator
> > > > > (see April 1994 QST, p 86).
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  4.1. Exchange of signal report is
> optional.
> > > > > 5. Scoring:
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ 5.1. QSO points:
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.1.1.Count one
> > > > > point for each complete 50- or 144-MHz QSO.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ 5.1.2. Count two points
> for each 222- or
> > > > > 432-MHz QSO. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.1.3.Count three
> > > > > points for each 902- or 1296-MHz QSO.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.1.4.Count four
> > > > > points for each 2.3 GHz (or higher) QSO.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.2. Multiplier:The
> > > > > total number of different grid squares worked per band. Each
> 2 
> > > degrees by 1
> > > > > degree grid square counts as one multiplier on each band it
> is 
> > > worked.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.3. Final score:Multiply the total number
> of QSO points 
> > > from all bands operated by the total
> > > > > number of multipliers for final score.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.4. Rovers only:The
> > > > > final score consists of the total number of QSO points from
> all 
> > > bands times the
> > > > > sum of unique multipliers (grid squares) worked per band 
> > > (regardless of which
> > > > > grid square they were made in) plus one additional
> multiplier for 
> > > every grid
> > > > > square from which they successfully completed a contact.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  5.4.1.Rovers are
> > > > > listed in the contest score listings under the Division from
> which 
> > > the most QSOs
> > > > > were made.
> > > > > 6. Reporting:
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  6.1.Entries may be submitted as follows:
> ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  6.1.1.Electronic
> submissions in the
> > > > > Cabrillo format may be emailed to JuneVHF@ ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  6.1.2.Hand
> > > > > written paper logs or diskettes mailed to June VHF, ARRL,
> 225 Main 
> > > St,
> > > > > Newington, CT 06111. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  6.1.3.Web entries
> > > > > submitted via the web-based applet.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  6.2.Entries that have
> > > > > been electronically generated must submit their log file in
> the 
> > > Cabrillo file
> > > > > format. Paper print outs of electronic files are not
> acceptable 
> > > substitutes. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ 6.3.Entries must be emailed or postmarked no
> later than 
> > > 0300 UTC Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Late logs may be designated
> as 
> > > checklogs only. ï¿½
> > > > > 7.Miscellaneous: ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  7.1.Stations may be
> > > > > worked for credit only once per band from any given grid
> square, 
> > > regardless of
> > > > > mode. This does not prohibit working a station from more
> than one 
> > > grid square
> > > > > with the same call sign (such as a Rover). ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  7.2.Only one signal
> > > > > per band (6, 2, 11/4, etc) at any given time is permitted,
> > > regardless of mode. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  7.3.Multi-operator
> > > > > stations may not include QSOs with their own operators
> except on 
> > > frequencies
> > > > > higher than 2.3 GHz. Even then, a complete, different
> station 
> > > (transmitter,
> > > > > receiver and antenna) must exist for each QSO made under
> these 
> > > conditions. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  7.4.Forms may be
> > > > > obtained by: ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  7.4.1.Downloading the
> > > > > form here.ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  7.4.2.Sending an SASE
> > > > > with 2 units of postage to June VHF Form Request, ARRL, 225
> Main 
> > > St, Newington,
> > > > > CT 06111. ï¿½
> > > > > 8.Awards: Certificates will be awarded in
> > > > > the following categories:
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.1. Single Operator ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.1.1. Top Single
> > > > > Operator Low and High power entry in each ARRL/RAC Section.
> ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.1.2.Top Single
> > > > > Operator Low and High power on each band (50, 144, 222, 432,
> 902, 
> > > 1296 and
> > > > > 2304-and-up categories) in each ARRL/RAC Section where
> significant 
> > > effort or
> > > > > competition is evident. (Note: Since the highest score per
> band 
> > > will be the
> > > > > award winner for that band, an entrant may win a certificate
> with 
> > > additional
> > > > > single-band endorsements.) For example, if W1INF has the
> highest 
> > > Single-Operator
> > > > > all-band score in the CT Section and his 50- and 222-MHz
> scores 
> > > are higher than
> > > > > any other CT single operator's, he will earn a certificate
> for 
> > > being the
> > > > > single-operator Section leader and endorsements for 50 and
> 222 
> > > MHz. ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ 8.2.Top Single-Operator Portable in
> > > > > each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or
> competition is 
> > > evident.
> > > > > (Single-operator Portable entries are not eligible for
> single-band 
> > > awards.) ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.3.Top Rover, Limited
> > > > > Rover and Unlimited Rover in each ARRL Division and Canada
> where 
> > > significant
> > > > > effort or competition is evident. (Rover entries are not
> eligible for
> > > > > single-band awards.) ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.4.Top Multioperator
> > > > > score in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or
> > > competition is
> > > > > evident. (Multioperator entries are not eligible for
> single-band 
> > > awards.) ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.5.Top Limited
> > > > > Multioperator in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant
> effort or 
> > > competition
> > > > > is evident. (Limited multioperator entries are not eligible
> for 
> > > single-band
> > > > > awards.) ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.6.Plaques, if
> > > > > sponsored, will be awarded in the following categories:
> ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.6.1. Top Overall
> > > > > Single Operator (both High and Low Power) scorers. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.6.2.Top Overall
> > > > > Single Operator Portable scorer. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.6.3.Top Overall
> > > > > Rover, Limited Rover and Unlimited Rover scorers. ï¿½
> > > > > ï¿½  ï¿½  ï¿½  ï¿½  ï¿½ 8.6.4.Top Overall
> > > > > Multi-Operator scorer.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.6.5. Top Overall
> Limited Multi-Operator
> > > > > scorer.
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  8.6.6. The leading
> scorer in each entry category
> > > > > for each ARRL Division, Canada, and DX (non-W/VE) station.
> > > > > 9. Other:
> > > > > ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½ ï¿½  9.1. See "General Rules for All ARRL
> > > > > Contests" and "General
> > > > > Rules for ARRL Contests on bands above 50 MHz (VHF)"
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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> >
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