[AK-VHF] VHF effort for Field Day 6/23-24

[Shannon Methe]

To the Alaska VHF-Up Group at large:

TJ Sheffield and I have been discussing ways to build a VHF effort to  
capture some points on Field Day this year. We're still coordinating  
the equipment, but I should be operating one of the 50 watt mobiles  
from the CCV at Kincaid Park using a yagi on a 50 ft mast. If nothing  
else, I can try to get out on 6m and 1.25m with my HT.

I am sending this out to the group to ask for skeds or random calls  
during Field Day in an attempt to build points for VHF participation.

Another idea, in addition to that above, is to bring in some Cub  
Scouts (5-7 of them) at some time during the day, and let them do  
additional QSO's. Apparently, five kids completing a full QSO each is  
worth some bonus points that KL7AA has never earned. We will need  
operators on the other end. This is something that can be set up ahead  
of time.

Kincaid Park is low ground, but I'm hoping that I can work the  
Anchorage Bowl as well as points north and south. We haven't yet  
determined what frequencies to use, but it will likely be the same  
ones we use in our regular nets, aside from 146.52, of course.

Any other ideas anyone may have to boost VHF participation will be  
greatly appreciated.

-Shannon
KL3JI