From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep  7 04:07:19 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:07:19 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: Saturday 9/7 at 9am 144.200USB
Message-ID: <201309070807.r8787KHP018512@denali.acsalaska.net>

The net will meet on 144.200 USB at 9am today

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep  7 14:47:25 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 10:47:25 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: Saturday 9/7 at 9am 144.200USB
In-Reply-To: <7.1.0.9.2.20130907000604.01e933d8@acsalaska.net>
References: <7.1.0.9.2.20130907000604.01e933d8@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <201309071847.r87IlQqR006157@cordova.acsalaska.net>

At 12:07 AM 9/7/2013, Edward R Cole wrote:
>The net will meet on 144.200 USB at 9am today
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>http://www.kl7uw.com
>dubususa at gmail.com
>"Kits made by KL7UW"

Rainy days!  Small turnout for the net:
KL7XJ - S9+5
KL6M - S9+30
NL7OW - S8/9

Discussion centered on the Sept. ARRL VHF Contest which is being held 
starting at 10am next Saturday (after the net).
KL7XJ, KL6M, and KL7UW discussed having 927.5FM and 1296.100 USB for 
the contest.
KL6M ran a FT736R that he was testing for AL7FS (who may be joining 
us soon on VHF)

Hope many will consider participation in the contest which runs 10am 
Sat 9/14 to 7pm Sun 9/15.
http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/


73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Sep  9 09:16:33 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 05:16:33 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
Message-ID: <201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>

Note:  Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/

KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
**contingent on installing coax relays on tower

Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.

The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start 
of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).

At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
>I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to 
>logging your station in the contest.
>
>Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ 
>from 6 meters to Daylight.
>
>Look for Contest Stations at:
>
>50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
>144.200 USB  or 146.580 FM
>222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
>432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
>927.500 FM
>1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
>
>Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.   Since 90% 
>of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just makes sense.
>
>For more information see these websites:
>
><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
>
>Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of 
>action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.  So if you have a radio 
>capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.  At least make 
>yourself a contest contact for a few folks.  I worked HT's on FM 
>every year while on the Hillside.  If even 25% of the Hams in 
>Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations 
>could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the 
>attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser 48!
>
>Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact 
><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net>activities at kl7aa.net.
>
>
>Ron Keech, KL7YK

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 

From k7cw at yahoo.com  Mon Sep  9 13:31:19 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 10:31:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Good luck to all in the contest. Let me encourage all those who have WSJT capability to set up skeds with distant stations for meteor scatter QSOs during the contest. Working guys like VE8EV in CP38 and AL7RS in AP65 would be pretty cool, eh?

73, Paul K7CW
AVG Contest Guy




________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; kl7aa at mailman.qth.net 
Cc: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
 

Note:? Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/

KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
**contingent on installing coax relays on tower

Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.

The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start 
of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).

At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
>I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to 
>logging your station in the contest.
>
>Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ 
>from 6 meters to Daylight.
>
>Look for Contest Stations at:
>
>50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
>144.200 USB? or 146.580 FM
>222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
>432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
>927.500 FM
>1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
>
>Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.?  Since 90% 
>of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just makes sense.
>
>For more information see these websites:
>
><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
>
>Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of 
>action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.? So if you have a radio 
>capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.? At least make 
>yourself a contest contact for a few folks.? I worked HT's on FM 
>every year while on the Hillside.? If even 25% of the Hams in 
>Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations 
>could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the 
>attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser 48!
>
>Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact 
><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net>activities at kl7aa.net.
>
>
>Ron Keech, KL7YK

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Sep  9 14:22:42 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 10:22:42 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com
 >
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
	<1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201309091822.r89IMiYs094682@denali.acsalaska.net>

Paul,

Thanks.  That is an excellent idea:

VE8EV is 764 mi and AL7RS is 592 mi, both good candidate distances 
for ms.  Since 6m may not open for DX, using WSJT modes for trying 
meteor scatter is a good opportunity.  I believe the calling 
frequency for ms is 50.260 MHz so trying +/- 5 KHz might be 
good.  This is something for doing as advanced skeds so all will know 
freq. and sequence and time of attempts.

And let's not leave out Paul, W7IV/KL7 in CO36 (Ketchikan) at 720 mi 
across the Gulf of AK!.  Last time I tried 6m ms with him, I saw his 
kilowatt 6m ms solid copy for over an hour!  I just did not have 
enough umph with my 3-elem yagi and 125w for it to be 2-way...maybe 
the 6-element will make the difference?

I just received the insulators the I need to repair two broken 
elements on my long-boom 6m yagi.  I have a ten-foot mast on tripod 
that can be used for a temp set up (manually rotated).  I will not 
likely have the tower up in time.

I can try meteor scatter on 6m with 125w or 2m with 1300w.

Let's not exclude hams in Anchorage-Fairbanks which is 350 mi 
apart!  Might be close for ms but there is a mountain-bounce path off 
of Mt. Mckinley that has been done (by me and others).  Use of WSJT 
on that path could make this possible for many standard-size 
stations.  KL7FZ made a CW qso with KL7EKB in Fairbanks on 1296 with 
4w and yagi up at Chugach SP parking lot (where KL7YK will be rover) 
a few years ago!  I made it with Jerry on 2m FM with 150w.

The AK VHF-Up e-mail reflector is exactly for talking and making 
plans, so what think you (everyone)?

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 09:31 AM 9/9/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:
>Good luck to all in the contest. Let me encourage all those who have 
>WSJT capability to set up skeds with distant stations for meteor 
>scatter QSOs during the contest. Working guys like VE8EV in CP38 and 
>AL7RS in AP65 would be pretty cool, eh?
>
>73, Paul K7CW
>AVG Contest Guy
>
>
>
>From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
>To: Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; kl7aa at mailman.qth.net
>Cc: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
>Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:16 AM
>Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
>
>Note:  Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/
>
>KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
>50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
>144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
>146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
>223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
>432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
>927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
>1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
>*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
>**contingent on installing coax relays on tower
>
>Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.
>
>The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start
>of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).
>
>At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
> >I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to
> >logging your station in the contest.
> >
> >Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ
> >from 6 meters to Daylight.
> >
> >Look for Contest Stations at:
> >
> >50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
> >144.200 USB  or 146.580 FM
> >222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
> >432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
> >927.500 FM
> >1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
> >
> >Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.  Since 90%
> >of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just 
> makes sense.
> >
> >For more information see these websites:
> >
> ><<http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf 
> /Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
> ><http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
> >
> >Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of
> >action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.  So if you have a radio
> >capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.  At least make
> >yourself a contest contact for a few folks.  I worked HT's on FM
> >every year while on the Hillside.  If even 25% of the Hams in
> >Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations
> >could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the
> >attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser 48!
> >
> >Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact
> ><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net.>activiti 
> es at kl7aa.net.
> >
> >
> >Ron Keech, KL7YK
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
><http://www.kl7uw.com/>http://www.kl7uw.com
><mailto:dubususa at gmail.com>dubususa at gmail.com
>"Kits made by KL7UW"
>______________________________________________________________
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73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 

From n6spp at yahoo.com  Mon Sep  9 17:00:51 2013
From: n6spp at yahoo.com (Eric T-N6SPP)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 13:00:51 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <3B9BE8DF-020A-4841-A605-B0EF9B9B98E3@yahoo.com>

Hi all~

We"ll be at kl7aa at the start for a few bands.. 

Would like to try tropo/other on 50mhz too.. Any sked takers?

EME-saturday nite:
Will try 144 from 1930-2300AK or so from the parking lot..moon is low but we should be able to bore site it.. 160w/10ele vert+horiz..
(Looking for larger amp now)

 73 eric n6spp

~via iP5

On Sep 9, 2013, at 5:16, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> Note:  Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
> http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/
> 
> KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
> 50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
> 144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
> 146.58 FM 30w Vyagi 
> 223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
> 432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
> 927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
> 1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
> *May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
> **contingent on installing coax relays on tower
> 
> Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.
> 
> The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).
> 
> At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
>> I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to logging your station in the contest.
>> 
>> Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ from 6 meters to Daylight.
>> 
>> Look for Contest Stations at:
>> 
>> 50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
>> 144.200 USB  or 146.580 FM 
>> 222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
>> 432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
>> 927.500 FM
>> 1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
>> 
>> Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.   Since 90% of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just makes sense.
>> 
>> For more information see these websites:
>> 
>> http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
>> http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
>> 
>> Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.  So if you have a radio capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.  At least make yourself a contest contact for a few folks.  I worked HT's on FM every year while on the Hillside.  If even 25% of the Hams in Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser 48!
>> 
>> Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact activities at kl7aa.net.
>> 
>> 
>> Ron Keech, KL7YK
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com 
> dubususa at gmail.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> 
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From k7cw at yahoo.com  Mon Sep  9 19:15:42 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 16:15:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <201309091822.r89IMiYs094682@denali.acsalaska.net>
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
	<1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<201309091822.r89IMiYs094682@denali.acsalaska.net> 
Message-ID: <1378768542.35695.YahooMailNeo@web122303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Hi Ed,

Yes, indeed. In my message, I mentioned WSJT. I might better have been more specific in mentioning the meteor scatter WSJT modes of FSK441 and ISCAT-B, which are the most popular. FSK441 has been around and very effective for quite a while. ISCAT-B has also proven to be effective. 


50.260 is the meteor scatter digital calling frequency for six meters. For two meters, the calling frequency is 144.140. During contests, it's best to call CQ on the calling frequency, but use another frequency for working stations. You can indicate what frequency to use in your CQ call. Example: "CQ K7CW U7" would indicate for you to call me up 7 kilohertz, or on 50.267. I, of course, would begin transmitting on that frequency upon receiving someone's call. And I would then stay on the working frequency after the QSO to listen for other callers.

As I understand it, W7IV/KL7 has had powerline noise problems to deal with. I have managed to work him, but many others have not been successful. I don't know how active KL0RG in Ketchikan is these days, but I know he is capable of running meteor scatter on both 50 and 144. I can think of other VHFers up in or near Fairbanks. KL7NO and AL7RT come to mind immediately, as does KL8DX, who has been known to show up on six meters. 

Good luck to all in the contest!

73, Paul K7CW






________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: Paul Kiesel <k7cw at yahoo.com>; Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; "kl7aa at mailman.qth.net" <kl7aa at mailman.qth.net> 
Cc: "ak-wsg at googlegroups.com" <ak-wsg at googlegroups.com>; "ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net" <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
 


Paul,

Thanks.? That is an excellent idea:

VE8EV is 764 mi and AL7RS is 592 mi, both good candidate distances for
ms.? Since 6m may not open for DX, using WSJT modes for trying
meteor scatter is a good opportunity.? I believe the calling
frequency for ms is 50.260 MHz so trying +/- 5 KHz might be good.?
This is something for doing as advanced skeds so all will know freq. and
sequence and time of attempts.? 

And let's not leave out Paul, W7IV/KL7 in CO36 (Ketchikan) at 720 mi
across the Gulf of AK!.? Last time I tried 6m ms with him, I saw his
kilowatt 6m ms solid copy for over an hour!? I just did not have
enough umph with my 3-elem yagi and 125w for it to be 2-way...maybe the
6-element will make the difference?

I just received the insulators the I need to repair two broken elements
on my long-boom 6m yagi.? I have a ten-foot mast on tripod that can
be used for a temp set up (manually rotated).? I will not likely
have the tower up in time.

I can try meteor scatter on 6m with 125w or 2m with 1300w.

Let's not exclude hams in Anchorage-Fairbanks which is 350 mi
apart!? Might be close for ms but there is a mountain-bounce path
off of Mt. Mckinley that has been done (by me and others).? Use of
WSJT on that path could make this possible for many standard-size
stations.? KL7FZ made a CW qso with KL7EKB in Fairbanks on 1296 with
4w and yagi up at Chugach SP parking lot (where KL7YK will be rover) a
few years ago!? I made it with Jerry on 2m FM with 150w. 

The AK VHF-Up e-mail reflector is exactly for talking and making plans,
so what think you (everyone)?

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 09:31 AM 9/9/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:

Good luck to all in the contest.
Let me encourage all those who have WSJT capability to set up skeds with
distant stations for meteor scatter QSOs during the contest. Working guys
like VE8EV in CP38 and AL7RS in AP65 would be pretty cool, eh?
>
>73, Paul K7CW
>AVG Contest Guy
>
>
>
>From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
>To: Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; kl7aa at mailman.qth.net 
>Cc: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net 
>Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:16 AM
>Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local
time
>
>Note:? Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/
>
>KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
>50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
>144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
>146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
>223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
>432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
>927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
>1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
>*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
>**contingent on installing coax relays on tower
>
>Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.
>
>The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start 
>of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).
>
>At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
>>I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to 
>>logging your station in the contest.
>>
>>Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ 
>>from 6 meters to Daylight.
>>
>>Look for Contest Stations at:
>>
>>50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
>>144.200 USB? or 146.580 FM
>>222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
>>432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
>>927.500 FM
>>1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
>>
>>Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.? Since
90% 
>>of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just
makes sense.
>>
>>For more information see these websites:
>>
>><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
>>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
>>
>>Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of 
>>action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.? So if you have a radio 
>>capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.? At least
make 
>>yourself a contest contact for a few folks.? I worked HT's on FM 
>>every year while on the Hillside.? If even 25% of the Hams in 
>>Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations 
>>could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the 
>>attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser
48!
>>
>>Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact 
>><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net>activities at kl7aa.net.
>>
>>
>>Ron Keech, KL7YK
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>http://www.kl7uw.com
>dubususa at gmail.com
>"Kits made by KL7UW" 
>______________________________________________________________
>ak-vhf mailing list
>Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ak-vhf
>Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>Post: mailto:ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
>
>This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com 
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"

From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Sep  9 20:54:30 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:54:30 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <1378768542.35695.YahooMailNeo@web122303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com
 >
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
	<1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<201309091822.r89IMiYs094682@denali.acsalaska.net>
	<1378768542.35695.YahooMailNeo@web122303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201309100054.r8A0sUg8066637@cordova.acsalaska.net>

Thanks, Paul, for the additional ideas and info.

Here is a little more info:
W7IV/KL7 "Paul F. Merrill" <marinesvcs at gmail.com> is not a member of 
the AK VHF-Up Group so if you want to sked Paul, contact him directly 
by e-mail a he is not getting these messages (I am cc him on this e-mail).

Ron Thompson <ve8rt at xplornet.com> in Yellow Knife, NWT (DP22) is 
1190mi east of me so is also within range for ms.  I think Ron is in 
the building stage so not likely ready for the Sept. VHF.  But keep 
him in mind for future contests.

As far as I can determine, you CAN make schedules (skeds) for making 
contacts with specific stations if it is done before the contests 
begins!  MS and EME can benefit from skeds.  Real time 
"self-spotting" your callsign, calling freq. and times are not 
allowed by the rules.  K7CW might know more about this.

Here is some info for making a computer interface for running WSJT on 
your radio:
http://www.kl7uw.com/computer%20IF.htm
  All parts are available from Radio Shack.

GL all, see you Saturday!

73, Ed - KL7UW
nothing much accomplished on this windy/rainy day!

At 03:15 PM 9/9/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:
>Hi Ed,
>
>Yes, indeed. In my message, I mentioned WSJT. I might better have 
>been more specific in mentioning the meteor scatter WSJT modes of 
>FSK441 and ISCAT-B, which are the most popular. FSK441 has been 
>around and very effective for quite a while. ISCAT-B has also proven 
>to be effective.
>
>
>50.260 is the meteor scatter digital calling frequency for six 
>meters. For two meters, the calling frequency is 144.140. During 
>contests, it's best to call CQ on the calling frequency, but use 
>another frequency for working stations. You can indicate what 
>frequency to use in your CQ call. Example: "CQ K7CW U7" would 
>indicate for you to call me up 7 kilohertz, or on 50.267. I, of 
>course, would begin transmitting on that frequency upon receiving 
>someone's call. And I would then stay on the working frequency after 
>the QSO to listen for other callers.
>
>As I understand it, W7IV/KL7 has had powerline noise problems to 
>deal with. I have managed to work him, but many others have not been 
>successful. I don't know how active KL0RG in Ketchikan is these 
>days, but I know he is capable of running meteor scatter on both 50 
>and 144. I can think of other VHFers up in or near Fairbanks. KL7NO 
>and AL7RT come to mind immediately, as does KL8DX, who has been 
>known to show up on six meters.
>
>Good luck to all in the contest!
>
>73, Paul K7CW
>
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>  From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
>To: Paul Kiesel <k7cw at yahoo.com>; Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; 
>"kl7aa at mailman.qth.net" <kl7aa at mailman.qth.net>
>Cc: "ak-wsg at googlegroups.com" <ak-wsg at googlegroups.com>; 
>"ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net" <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 11:22 AM
>Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
>
>
>
>Paul,
>
>Thanks.  That is an excellent idea:
>
>VE8EV is 764 mi and AL7RS is 592 mi, both good candidate distances for
>ms.  Since 6m may not open for DX, using WSJT modes for trying
>meteor scatter is a good opportunity.  I believe the calling
>frequency for ms is 50.260 MHz so trying +/- 5 KHz might be good.
>This is something for doing as advanced skeds so all will know freq. and
>sequence and time of attempts.
>
>And let's not leave out Paul, W7IV/KL7 in CO36 (Ketchikan) at 720 mi
>across the Gulf of AK!.  Last time I tried 6m ms with him, I saw his
>kilowatt 6m ms solid copy for over an hour!  I just did not have
>enough umph with my 3-elem yagi and 125w for it to be 2-way...maybe the
>6-element will make the difference?
>
>I just received the insulators the I need to repair two broken elements
>on my long-boom 6m yagi.  I have a ten-foot mast on tripod that can
>be used for a temp set up (manually rotated).  I will not likely
>have the tower up in time.
>
>I can try meteor scatter on 6m with 125w or 2m with 1300w.
>
>Let's not exclude hams in Anchorage-Fairbanks which is 350 mi
>apart!  Might be close for ms but there is a mountain-bounce path
>off of Mt. Mckinley that has been done (by me and others).  Use of
>WSJT on that path could make this possible for many standard-size
>stations.  KL7FZ made a CW qso with KL7EKB in Fairbanks on 1296 with
>4w and yagi up at Chugach SP parking lot (where KL7YK will be rover) a
>few years ago!  I made it with Jerry on 2m FM with 150w.
>
>The AK VHF-Up e-mail reflector is exactly for talking and making plans,
>so what think you (everyone)?
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>
>At 09:31 AM 9/9/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:
>
>Good luck to all in the contest.
>Let me encourage all those who have WSJT capability to set up skeds with
>distant stations for meteor scatter QSOs during the contest. Working guys
>like VE8EV in CP38 and AL7RS in AP65 would be pretty cool, eh?
> >
> >73, Paul K7CW
> >AVG Contest Guy
> >
> >
> >
> >From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
> >To: Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; kl7aa at mailman.qth.net
> >Cc: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
> >Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:16 AM
> >Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local
>time
> >
> >Note:  Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
> >http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/
> >
> >KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
> >50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
> >144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
> >146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
> >223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
> >432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
> >927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
> >1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
> >*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
> >**contingent on installing coax relays on tower
> >
> >Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.
> >
> >The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start
> >of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).
> >
> >At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
> >>I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to
> >>logging your station in the contest.
> >>
> >>Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ
> >>from 6 meters to Daylight.
> >>
> >>Look for Contest Stations at:
> >>
> >>50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
> >>144.200 USB  or 146.580 FM
> >>222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
> >>432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
> >>927.500 FM
> >>1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
> >>
> >>Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.  Since
>90%
> >>of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just
>makes sense.
> >>
> >>For more information see these websites:
> >>
> >><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf 
> /Contests/
> >>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
> >>
> >>Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of
> >>action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.  So if you have a radio
> >>capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.  At least
>make
> >>yourself a contest contact for a few folks.  I worked HT's on FM
> >>every year while on the Hillside.  If even 25% of the Hams in
> >>Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations
> >>could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the
> >>attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser
>48!
> >>
> >>Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact
> >><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net>activities at kl7aa.net.
> >>
> >>
> >>Ron Keech, KL7YK
> >
> >73, Ed - KL7UW
> >http://www.kl7uw.com
> >dubususa at gmail.com
> >"Kits made by KL7UW"
> >______________________________________________________________
> >ak-vhf mailing list
> >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ak-vhf
> >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >Post: mailto:ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
> >
> >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> >
> >
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>http://www.kl7uw.com
>dubususa at gmail.com
>"Kits made by KL7UW"
>______________________________________________________________
>ak-vhf mailing list
>Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ak-vhf
>Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>Post: mailto:ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
>
>This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From k7cw at yahoo.com  Mon Sep  9 21:57:32 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 18:57:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <201309100054.r8A0sUg8066637@cordova.acsalaska.net>
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>
	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
	<1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<201309091822.r89IMiYs094682@denali.acsalaska.net>
	<1378768542.35695.YahooMailNeo@web122303.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<201309100054.r8A0sUg8066637@cordova.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <1378778252.75783.YahooMailNeo@web122305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Yes, it's okay to make skeds before the contest begins. No skeds are allowed to be made during the contest unless they are made via amateur radio. Contacting someone on another band and asking them for a sked is okay. Spotting stations and announcing frequencies via the internet is forbidden in ARRL contests.

Paul





________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: Paul Kiesel <k7cw at yahoo.com>; "ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net" <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net> 
Cc: Paul F. Merrill <marinesvcs at gmail.com>; Ron Thompson <ve8rt at xplornet.com> 
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
 

Thanks, Paul, for the additional ideas and info.

Here is a little more info:
W7IV/KL7 "Paul F. Merrill" <marinesvcs at gmail.com> is not a member of 
the AK VHF-Up Group so if you want to sked Paul, contact him directly 
by e-mail a he is not getting these messages (I am cc him on this e-mail).

Ron Thompson <ve8rt at xplornet.com> in Yellow Knife, NWT (DP22) is 
1190mi east of me so is also within range for ms.? I think Ron is in 
the building stage so not likely ready for the Sept. VHF.? But keep 
him in mind for future contests.

As far as I can determine, you CAN make schedules (skeds) for making 
contacts with specific stations if it is done before the contests 
begins!? MS and EME can benefit from skeds.? Real time 
"self-spotting" your callsign, calling freq. and times are not 
allowed by the rules.? K7CW might know more about this.

Here is some info for making a computer interface for running WSJT on 
your radio:
http://www.kl7uw.com/computer%20IF.htm
? All parts are available from Radio Shack.

GL all, see you Saturday!

73, Ed - KL7UW
nothing much accomplished on this windy/rainy day!

At 03:15 PM 9/9/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:
>Hi Ed,
>
>Yes, indeed. In my message, I mentioned WSJT. I might better have 
>been more specific in mentioning the meteor scatter WSJT modes of 
>FSK441 and ISCAT-B, which are the most popular. FSK441 has been 
>around and very effective for quite a while. ISCAT-B has also proven 
>to be effective.
>
>
>50.260 is the meteor scatter digital calling frequency for six 
>meters. For two meters, the calling frequency is 144.140. During 
>contests, it's best to call CQ on the calling frequency, but use 
>another frequency for working stations. You can indicate what 
>frequency to use in your CQ call. Example: "CQ K7CW U7" would 
>indicate for you to call me up 7 kilohertz, or on 50.267. I, of 
>course, would begin transmitting on that frequency upon receiving 
>someone's call. And I would then stay on the working frequency after 
>the QSO to listen for other callers.
>
>As I understand it, W7IV/KL7 has had powerline noise problems to 
>deal with. I have managed to work him, but many others have not been 
>successful. I don't know how active KL0RG in Ketchikan is these 
>days, but I know he is capable of running meteor scatter on both 50 
>and 144. I can think of other VHFers up in or near Fairbanks. KL7NO 
>and AL7RT come to mind immediately, as does KL8DX, who has been 
>known to show up on six meters.
>
>Good luck to all in the contest!
>
>73, Paul K7CW
>
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>? From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
>To: Paul Kiesel <k7cw at yahoo.com>; Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; 
>"kl7aa at mailman.qth.net" <kl7aa at mailman.qth.net>
>Cc: "ak-wsg at googlegroups.com" <ak-wsg at googlegroups.com>; 
>"ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net" <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 11:22 AM
>Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
>
>
>
>Paul,
>
>Thanks.? That is an excellent idea:
>
>VE8EV is 764 mi and AL7RS is 592 mi, both good candidate distances for
>ms.? Since 6m may not open for DX, using WSJT modes for trying
>meteor scatter is a good opportunity.? I believe the calling
>frequency for ms is 50.260 MHz so trying +/- 5 KHz might be good.
>This is something for doing as advanced skeds so all will know freq. and
>sequence and time of attempts.
>
>And let's not leave out Paul, W7IV/KL7 in CO36 (Ketchikan) at 720 mi
>across the Gulf of AK!.? Last time I tried 6m ms with him, I saw his
>kilowatt 6m ms solid copy for over an hour!? I just did not have
>enough umph with my 3-elem yagi and 125w for it to be 2-way...maybe the
>6-element will make the difference?
>
>I just received the insulators the I need to repair two broken elements
>on my long-boom 6m yagi.? I have a ten-foot mast on tripod that can
>be used for a temp set up (manually rotated).? I will not likely
>have the tower up in time.
>
>I can try meteor scatter on 6m with 125w or 2m with 1300w.
>
>Let's not exclude hams in Anchorage-Fairbanks which is 350 mi
>apart!? Might be close for ms but there is a mountain-bounce path
>off of Mt. Mckinley that has been done (by me and others).? Use of
>WSJT on that path could make this possible for many standard-size
>stations.? KL7FZ made a CW qso with KL7EKB in Fairbanks on 1296 with
>4w and yagi up at Chugach SP parking lot (where KL7YK will be rover) a
>few years ago!? I made it with Jerry on 2m FM with 150w.
>
>The AK VHF-Up e-mail reflector is exactly for talking and making plans,
>so what think you (everyone)?
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>
>At 09:31 AM 9/9/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:
>
>Good luck to all in the contest.
>Let me encourage all those who have WSJT capability to set up skeds with
>distant stations for meteor scatter QSOs during the contest. Working guys
>like VE8EV in CP38 and AL7RS in AP65 would be pretty cool, eh?
> >
> >73, Paul K7CW
> >AVG Contest Guy
> >
> >
> >
> >From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
> >To: Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; kl7aa at mailman.qth.net
> >Cc: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
> >Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:16 AM
> >Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local
>time
> >
> >Note:? Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
> >http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/
> >
> >KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
> >50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
> >144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
> >146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
> >223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
> >432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
> >927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
> >1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
> >*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
> >**contingent on installing coax relays on tower
> >
> >Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.
> >
> >The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start
> >of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).
> >
> >At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
> >>I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to
> >>logging your station in the contest.
> >>
> >>Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ
> >>from 6 meters to Daylight.
> >>
> >>Look for Contest Stations at:
> >>
> >>50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
> >>144.200 USB? or 146.580 FM
> >>222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
> >>432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
> >>927.500 FM
> >>1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
> >>
> >>Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.? Since
>90%
> >>of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just
>makes sense.
> >>
> >>For more information see these websites:
> >>
> >><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf 
> /Contests/
> >>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
> >>
> >>Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of
> >>action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.? So if you have a radio
> >>capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.? At least
>make
> >>yourself a contest contact for a few folks.? I worked HT's on FM
> >>every year while on the Hillside.? If even 25% of the Hams in
> >>Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations
> >>could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the
> >>attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser
>48!
> >>
> >>Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact
> >><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net>activities at kl7aa.net.
> >>
> >>
> >>Ron Keech, KL7YK
> >
> >73, Ed - KL7UW
> >http://www.kl7uw.com
> >dubususa at gmail.com
> >"Kits made by KL7UW"
> >______________________________________________________________
> >ak-vhf mailing list
> >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ak-vhf
> >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >Post: mailto:ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
> >
> >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> >
> >
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>http://www.kl7uw.com
>dubususa at gmail.com
>"Kits made by KL7UW"
>______________________________________________________________
>ak-vhf mailing list
>Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ak-vhf
>Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>Post: mailto:ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
>
>This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 

From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Tue Sep 10 15:35:17 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:35:17 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] AVG Sign Up Form.xls
In-Reply-To: <030201ceae55$d75072f0$85f158d0$@com>
References: <030201ceae55$d75072f0$85f158d0$@com>
Message-ID: <201309101935.r8AJZHQA007925@huffman.acsalaska.net>

At 10:44 AM 9/10/2013, you wrote:
>Sent this last summer

>
>------------------------------------------
>Hope to hear you this weekend Ed!  Tropo prediction looked decent

>
>
>73, Paul / W7IV

member number 69.  You can subscribe to the e-mail list:
ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net

Have you 2m now?


73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From k7cw at yahoo.com  Tue Sep 10 16:43:09 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:43:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] Fw:  ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
In-Reply-To: <1378828547.90288.YahooMailNeo@web171306.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
References: <522DC23E.5020307@alaska.com>	<201309091316.r89DGaVk050151@huffman.acsalaska.net>
	<1378747879.62860.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<1378828547.90288.YahooMailNeo@web171306.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1378845789.61202.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Forwarding message from AL7RS.


----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Den Koawl <dkoawl at yahoo.co.uk>
To: Paul Kiesel <k7cw at yahoo.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time
 


I finally got the WSJT running..... Anyone wanting to try and make QSO's only need to send me some times to try..... this wud be the easiest as folks can give me times that they can fit into...... i can be on the air anytime, as long as i have a heads up when to be on? :)
?
73,
?
Dan / AL7RS

From: Paul Kiesel <k7cw at yahoo.com>
To: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>; Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; "kl7aa at mailman.qth.net" <kl7aa at mailman.qth.net> 
Cc: "ak-wsg at googlegroups.com" <ak-wsg at googlegroups.com>; "ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net" <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time


Good luck to all in the contest. Let me encourage all those who have WSJT capability to set up skeds with distant stations for meteor scatter QSOs during the contest. Working guys like VE8EV in CP38 and AL7RS in AP65 would be pretty cool, eh?

73, Paul K7CW
AVG Contest Guy




________________________________
From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: Ron <ronkeech at alaska.com>; kl7aa at mailman.qth.net 
Cc: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Monday,
 September 9, 2013 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] ARRL VHF Contest starts 14 Sep at 10am local time


Note:? Info about ARRL Sept. VHF Contest:
http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/

KL7UW will also be active from home station (BP40):
50.125 USB 125w Hyagi*
144.200 USB 150w 4 Vyagis
146.58 FM 30w Vyagi
223.50 FM 80w 2 Vyagis
432.100 USB 20w Vyagi
927.50 FM 5w Vloop-yagi**
1296.100 USB 50w big dish CP
*May include 6elem yagi temp install on short mast
**contingent on installing coax relays on tower

Note: NL7OW has no internet, but is aware of the contest.

The Alaska VHF-Up Net will meet at 9-10am Saturday before the start 
of the contest (144.200/146.52 and other bands as desired).

At 04:42 AM 9/9/2013, Ron wrote:
>I will be operating as a Rover again this year and look forward to 
>logging your
 station in the contest.
>
>Starting Saturday at 10 am local time there will be folks calling CQ 
>from 6 meters to Daylight.
>
>Look for Contest Stations at:
>
>50.110 50.125 USB or 50.300 FM
>144.200 USB? or 146.580 FM
>222.100 USB or 223.500 FM
>432.100 USB or 446.000 FM
>927.500 FM
>1296.100 USB or 1294.500 FM
>
>Antenna orientation is Vertical for all but 6 meter SSB.?? Since 90% 
>of the stations in the area are using vertical antennas this just makes sense.
>
>For more information see these websites:
>
><http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/>http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf/Contests/
>http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
>
>Contest runs from 10 am Saturday until 4 pm Sunday, with the peak of 
>action between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.? So if you have a radio 
>capable of these bands, even an HT will work locally.? At least make 
>yourself a contest contact for a few folks.? I worked HT's on FM 
>every year while on the Hillside.? If even 25% of the Hams in 
>Anchorage were to get active for 1 hour the local contest stations 
>could log hundreds of contacts (VHF and UHF) and really get the 
>attention of those hard core contest stations down in the lesser 48!
>
>Remember too that the KL7AA station is available for use, contact 
><mailto:activities at kl7aa.net>activities at kl7aa.net.
>
>
>Ron Keech, KL7YK

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com/
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 
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From ve8rt at xplornet.com  Tue Sep 10 22:46:00 2013
From: ve8rt at xplornet.com (R Thompson)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:46:00 -0600
Subject: [AK-VHF] new to list, looking for slide show material
Message-ID: <1378867560.2016.98.camel@ron-System-Product-Name>

Hi,

   I think that most of you are probably on the AK weak signal list too
and likely have seen me post there from time to time.  So I won't give a
long introduction.  We, my wife Laura VE8LT, and myself VE8RT, are in
Yellowknife, NT.  At the moment we're only on HF but hopefully that will
change as we're planning to move from our rental unit to a house in the
next couple of months.  We're both in our 50's, my line of work is
avionics, and Laura works in a bank.  While I've been licenced since
1970, Laura got her licence not quite ten years back.

   It isn't my custom to post and introduction with a request for
assistance, this will be an exception.  A couple of days ago we found
out that Yellowknife city hall is sponsoring a community showcase and
offering clubs a table and chairs to set up a booth to promote their
organization.  Today we were able to get a spot, and if there is time
I'd like to put together a brief amateur radio promotional looped slide
show.  So I'm looking for input, slides or a program or part of one that
feature different aspects of amateur radio.  Contact me
ve8rt at xplornet.com offline if you have something that may be of
interest.  Sorry for the short notice, the program is on tomorrow at
18:00 local.

    Thanks,  Ron VE8RT


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Thu Sep 12 14:48:48 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:48:48 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] SKEDS for Saturday  50.265 ISCAT/hsms
In-Reply-To: <1379006500.45938.YahooMailNeo@web126006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com
 >
References: <1379006500.45938.YahooMailNeo@web126006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201309121848.r8CImm9g028881@huffman.acsalaska.net>

At 09:21 AM 9/12/2013, Eric T-N6SPP wrote:
>Looking for skeds for Saturday morning
>
>"KL7AA" on air for contest
>
>Perhaps:
>
>KL7AA
>TX: 1st
>ISCAT
>50.265
>2000-2100z  + -
>
>We'll probably beam to Fairbanks or VY, VE8 etc and switch to the 
>loop occasionally.
>
>(with general vhf+ q's at start of contest from 19-2000z  + -/ 
>possible 144mhz EME after 1930z local)
>
>
>  any thoughts,  73  eric n6spp

Eric,

Only one observation.  At the beginning of the contest (1800utc -10am 
AKDST) most of us will be actively chasing contacts on VHF-SSB and 
FM.  I think interest in trying digital modes may exist after the 
initial "rush" of the start of the contest.  It is likely that 6m 
will not open for DX in this contest, but if it does then all other 
modes (and bands) take back seat.

I am interested in trying some ms with stations during the contest 
and may also work some 2m-eme.  I am working on finishing my 1296 
system today, and if wx holds I will try setting up my 6m 6-element 
yagi temporarily on a tripod supported ten foot mast.  Time is short 
with wx a hassle.

432 and 927.5 are both a little "iffy".  I have a Rx problem in the 
432 transverter and need to lower the 2m 3eme array to install relays 
and jumper cables to install 927.5.  This is really two full days of 
"good wx" work.  I will not lower the eme array if there is threaten 
of winds as I could end up stuck with it lowered on Saturday.


73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From k7cw at yahoo.com  Thu Sep 12 16:53:41 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:53:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] SKEDS for Saturday  50.265 ISCAT/hsms
In-Reply-To: <201309121848.r8CImm9g028881@huffman.acsalaska.net>
References: <1379006500.45938.YahooMailNeo@web126006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<201309121848.r8CImm9g028881@huffman.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <1379019221.1868.YahooMailNeo@web122305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Be aware that earlier versions of WSJT had only one version of ISCAT. The newest versions have both ISCAT-A and ISCAT-B. ISCAT-B is the same as the original ISCAT and is the version most often chosen for meteor scatter.

Paul, K7CW




________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: ak-wsg at googlegroups.com; AK-Yukon Weak Sig Grp <ak-wsg at googlegroups.com>; ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net 
Cc: K5TDN/KL7TN_Tyler N <tyler.nicholas at att.net>; "ve8dav at theedgenw.ca" <ve8dav at theedgenw.ca> 
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] SKEDS for Saturday  50.265 ISCAT/hsms
 

At 09:21 AM 9/12/2013, Eric T-N6SPP wrote:
> Looking for skeds for Saturday morning
> 
> "KL7AA" on air for contest
> 
> Perhaps:
> 
> KL7AA
> TX: 1st
> ISCAT
> 50.265
> 2000-2100z? + -
> 
> We'll probably beam to Fairbanks or VY, VE8 etc and switch to the loop occasionally.
> 
> (with general vhf+ q's at start of contest from 19-2000z? + -/ possible 144mhz EME after 1930z local)
> 
> 
>? any thoughts,? 73? eric n6spp

Eric,

Only one observation.? At the beginning of the contest (1800utc -10am AKDST) most of us will be actively chasing contacts on VHF-SSB and FM.? I think interest in trying digital modes may exist after the initial "rush" of the start of the contest.? It is likely that 6m will not open for DX in this contest, but if it does then all other modes (and bands) take back seat.

I am interested in trying some ms with stations during the contest and may also work some 2m-eme.? I am working on finishing my 1296 system today, and if wx holds I will try setting up my 6m 6-element yagi temporarily on a tripod supported ten foot mast.? Time is short with wx a hassle.

432 and 927.5 are both a little "iffy".? I have a Rx problem in the 432 transverter and need to lower the 2m 3eme array to install relays and jumper cables to install 927.5.? This is really two full days of "good wx" work.? I will not lower the eme array if there is threaten of winds as I could end up stuck with it lowered on Saturday.


73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 
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From n6spp at yahoo.com  Thu Sep 12 18:30:45 2013
From: n6spp at yahoo.com (Eric T-N6SPP)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:30:45 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] SKEDS for Saturday  50.265 ISCAT/hsms
In-Reply-To: <201309121848.r8CImm9g028881@huffman.acsalaska.net>
References: <1379006500.45938.YahooMailNeo@web126006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
	<201309121848.r8CImm9g028881@huffman.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <6DE11AAE-80C2-4988-8939-16B889D1962A@yahoo.com>

Oh-thnx Ed

Got my times a bit off..
18-1900z regular contest q's, and ISCAT from 1900-2000z.

(Possible eme after 1930AK local saturday nite)

Hope we can connect on a few bands, 
73 eric

~via iP5

On Sep 12, 2013, at 10:48, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> At 09:21 AM 9/12/2013, Eric T-N6SPP wrote:
>> Looking for skeds for Saturday morning
>> 
>> "KL7AA" on air for contest
>> 
>> Perhaps:
>> 
>> KL7AA
>> TX: 1st
>> ISCAT
>> 50.265
>> 2000-2100z  + -
>> 
>> We'll probably beam to Fairbanks or VY, VE8 etc and switch to the loop occasionally.
>> 
>> (with general vhf+ q's at start of contest from 19-2000z  + -/ possible 144mhz EME after 1930z local)
>> 
>> 
>> any thoughts,  73  eric n6spp
> 
> Eric,
> 
> Only one observation.  At the beginning of the contest (1800utc -10am AKDST) most of us will be actively chasing contacts on VHF-SSB and FM.  I think interest in trying digital modes may exist after the initial "rush" of the start of the contest.  It is likely that 6m will not open for DX in this contest, but if it does then all other modes (and bands) take back seat.
> 
> I am interested in trying some ms with stations during the contest and may also work some 2m-eme.  I am working on finishing my 1296 system today, and if wx holds I will try setting up my 6m 6-element yagi temporarily on a tripod supported ten foot mast.  Time is short with wx a hassle.
> 
> 432 and 927.5 are both a little "iffy".  I have a Rx problem in the 432 transverter and need to lower the 2m 3eme array to install relays and jumper cables to install 927.5.  This is really two full days of "good wx" work.  I will not lower the eme array if there is threaten of winds as I could end up stuck with it lowered on Saturday.
> 
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> dubususa at gmail.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW" 
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From dkoawl at yahoo.co.uk  Fri Sep 13 11:15:15 2013
From: dkoawl at yahoo.co.uk (Den Koawl)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:15:15 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [AK-VHF] Sat Contest
Message-ID: <1379085315.34746.YahooMailNeo@web171302.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>

Greetings All,
?
I seen a few posts with times for ISCAT, 1900 - 2000z and 2000 - 2100z ..... so i will monitor during those times.
?
If anyone has interest, from 0200z to ? , i may set the rig in beacon mode for alternate periods of time, on 50.255, ISCAT-B.
?
GOOD LUCK
?
Dan/AL7RS

From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Fri Sep 13 13:05:06 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:05:06 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Sat Contest
In-Reply-To: <1379085315.34746.YahooMailNeo@web171302.mail.ir2.yahoo.com
 >
References: <1379085315.34746.YahooMailNeo@web171302.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201309131705.r8DH56EY073050@cordova.acsalaska.net>

Dan,

As I commented to Eric, N6SPP, Those of us operating in the south 
central area in range of Anchorage and those in the Fairbanks area 
probably will be distracted with local contacts on SSB and FM-simplex 
during the early hours of the contest.  MS operation requires 
concentrated operating without distraction and really needs to be 
coordinated, in advance, for best results.  I am assuming both you 
and N6SSP are referring to 6m operation.  One needs the exact 
frequency to listen on and its helpful to know the sequence (is N6SPP 
first or second?  Is AL7RS first or second?). If you both transmit 
the same you will never hear the other.

I may be able to get my 6m 30-foot long yagi set up temp on a ten 
foot mast (no rotator), today.  It is not rainy but quite windy with 
gust to 20 mph which may make handling the long yagi, tricky.  Also 
is concern that the tripod mounted mast will tip over in the wind 
without tying off the antenna.  Location is good for looking at 
Anchorage az=045, but may be blocked by the house to the NW (AL7RS 
az=310), though might be OK (have to shoot that angle with the compass).

Sun is out and clear skies, so looking good to work on 1296 and 
50-MHz systems, today.  I had 1296 finished yesterday, but the TR 
relay is flaky and has to be replaced, today.  I still have not fixed 
432 Rx on transverter but that workbench work and can be done in bad 
wx (maybe tomorrow).  I will not lower my eme array to try installing 
the 900 MHz system so will not have it for the contest.

I am capable of running 1300w on MS on 144-MHz if interested.  On 
50-MHz I only have 125w (at present; 800w amp is not ready).

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 07:15 AM 9/13/2013, Den Koawl wrote:
>Greetings All,
>
>I seen a few posts with times for ISCAT, 1900 - 2000z and 2000 - 
>2100z ..... so i will monitor during those times.
>
>If anyone has interest, from 0200z to ? , i may set the rig in 
>beacon mode for alternate periods of time, on 50.255, ISCAT-B.
>
>GOOD LUCK
>
>Dan/AL7RS
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dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From k7cw at yahoo.com  Sat Sep 14 00:16:09 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:16:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] Sat Contest
In-Reply-To: <201309131705.r8DH56EY073050@cordova.acsalaska.net>
References: <1379085315.34746.YahooMailNeo@web171302.mail.ir2.yahoo.com>
	<201309131705.r8DH56EY073050@cordova.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <1379132169.22325.YahooMailNeo@web122301.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

While it's true that the best results will be had with coordinated efforts (skeds), there is also the calling frequency for others to call on and watch for others on. The best times for meteor scatter is the morning hours. Stations could call and watch on the calling frequencies. Stations farther to the west call on first sequence and stations to the east, on the second sequence. Of course, this is not fixed in stone. Also, before calling, stations can listen on the calling frequencies for other active stations.

I suggest hanging out on 50.260 and 144.140 during morning hours (0600 to 1000 local, maybe). Call CQ, but also listen for other CQing stations. FSK441 and ISCAT-B are very effective. Good luck!

73, Paul K7CW




________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: Den Koawl <dkoawl at yahoo.co.uk>; "ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net" <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net> 
Cc: ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [AK-VHF] Sat Contest
 

Dan,

As I commented to Eric, N6SPP, Those of us operating in the south 
central area in range of Anchorage and those in the Fairbanks area 
probably will be distracted with local contacts on SSB and FM-simplex 
during the early hours of the contest.? MS operation requires 
concentrated operating without distraction and really needs to be 
coordinated, in advance, for best results.? I am assuming both you 
and N6SSP are referring to 6m operation.? One needs the exact 
frequency to listen on and its helpful to know the sequence (is N6SPP 
first or second?? Is AL7RS first or second?). If you both transmit 
the same you will never hear the other.

I may be able to get my 6m 30-foot long yagi set up temp on a ten 
foot mast (no rotator), today.? It is not rainy but quite windy with 
gust to 20 mph which may make handling the long yagi, tricky.? Also 
is concern that the tripod mounted mast will tip over in the wind 
without tying off the antenna.? Location is good for looking at 
Anchorage az=045, but may be blocked by the house to the NW (AL7RS 
az=310), though might be OK (have to shoot that angle with the compass).

Sun is out and clear skies, so looking good to work on 1296 and 
50-MHz systems, today.? I had 1296 finished yesterday, but the TR 
relay is flaky and has to be replaced, today.? I still have not fixed 
432 Rx on transverter but that workbench work and can be done in bad 
wx (maybe tomorrow).? I will not lower my eme array to try installing 
the 900 MHz system so will not have it for the contest.

I am capable of running 1300w on MS on 144-MHz if interested.? On 
50-MHz I only have 125w (at present; 800w amp is not ready).

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 07:15 AM 9/13/2013, Den Koawl wrote:
>Greetings All,
>
>I seen a few posts with times for ISCAT, 1900 - 2000z and 2000 - 
>2100z ..... so i will monitor during those times.
>
>If anyone has interest, from 0200z to ? , i may set the rig in 
>beacon mode for alternate periods of time, on 50.255, ISCAT-B.
>
>GOOD LUCK
>
>Dan/AL7RS
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep 14 00:44:50 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:44:50 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Net and VHF Contest tomorow
Message-ID: <201309140444.r8E4ioAM036603@denali.acsalaska.net>

The NET will start at 9am on 144.200 USB.  We can rotate thru 146.52 
and 50.125 SSB during the net.

The September ARRL VHF Contest begins at 10am:
http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/

I will update my status for the contest during the net.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep 14 00:40:52 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:40:52 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Shack schedule this weekend...
In-Reply-To: <163DB3C0-0BC7-4558-836B-ACE7D57D9555@gmail.com>
References: <20130913141353.2a80da6682039f3d994a7154b4759dc2.728ea3c25a.wbe@email18.secureserver.net>
	<163DB3C0-0BC7-4558-836B-ACE7D57D9555@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201309140440.r8E4etqr033752@cordova.acsalaska.net>

I guess I lost a day, thought it was Thursday.  Here is my status:

50.125 MHz SSB, 125w, 3-elem yagi pointed SE.  The 6-element yagi is 
awaiting reinstalling the driven element and a director.  I will have 
them ready for installing in the morning before the net.  Then the 
antenna needs to be lifted to top of the mast (already loosely bolted 
on).  Coax is run out to the antenna.  (KX3+amp)  High winds a 
problem on mast on tripod.

144.200 MHz SSB, 150w, 4-10-element yagis at 52-feet (K3+amp)
146.58 MHz FM, 30w, 11-element yagi at 45-feet (VX-6R+amp)

223.50 MHz FM, 80w, 2-11-element yagis at 60-feet (using VX-6R as receiver)

432,100 MHz SSB, 25w, 11-element yagi (unknown status with Rx)
446.00 MHz FM, 25w, 11-element yagi, (using VX-6R as receiver) untested

927.50 MHz NOT working

1296.100 MHz SSB/FM, 50w, 16-foot dish (34.5 dBic gain) tested and 
ready  I am hoping the wind dies down (has been up to nearly 20 mph, 
today; facing the dish squarely into wind is not good; takes about 
15-minutes to rotate the dish to Anchorage from parking position)

Meteor Scatter:  50.260 calling frequency, I will call in the first 
sequence using FSK441a.  Anchorage is too close for this 
mode.  144.140 is the 2m MS calling frequency (if someone wants to 
sked me contact me via e-mail before 9am Saturday).

EME: 144.116 is my calling freq., 1st sequence, JT65B, 
1300w.  Moonrise is 0200z  (6pm Saturday)  I will be on in the 
evening if I decide to try eme.  Moonset is 0900z (1am Sunday).

At 04:27 PM 9/13/2013, Shannon Methe wrote:
>Rich, Eric, Ed, et al
>
>I know this is last minute, but I'm thinking I'm going to drive up 
>to Flat Top and work the contest from there. This will be my first 
>contest with the FT-857, so I'll have 100W on 6, 50W on 2, and 40W 
>on 440. I'll still bring my HT, so I can work 223.5 at QRP. (I have 
>a 5 el yagi for 223.5, should be able to hit Nikiski.) ALSO, I've 
>just got my HSSM node working. I'm still not up to speed on 
>operating it, but I should be able to see TJ Tombleson's KB8JXX node 
>from there. I may need some on air coaching, but I'd like to try and 
>get some HSMM QSO's tomorrow.
>
>Shannon Methe
>KL3JI
>On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:13 PM, <<mailto:rich at gillin.us>rich at gillin.us> wrote:
>
>>Tyler and Eric will be using the VHF/UHF Sat station for VHF+ 
>>contest plus working some sats.
>>
>>I will be doing projects and playing casual contester on HF WAE 
>>SSB.  Here is your chance to see some HSMM in practice as well.
>>
>>Rich Gillin - AL4S
>>907.884.1404
>>skype/ooVoo: rich.gillin
>>VHF/HF email: <mailto:al4s at winlink.org>al4s at winlink.org

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 

From n6spp at yahoo.com  Sat Sep 14 03:04:57 2013
From: n6spp at yahoo.com (Eric T-N6SPP)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 23:04:57 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Shack schedule this weekend...
In-Reply-To: <201309140440.r8E4etqr033752@cordova.acsalaska.net>
References: <20130913141353.2a80da6682039f3d994a7154b4759dc2.728ea3c25a.wbe@email18.secureserver.net>
	<163DB3C0-0BC7-4558-836B-ACE7D57D9555@gmail.com>
	<201309140440.r8E4etqr033752@cordova.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <9BD38CD5-EA94-4EDE-AACD-89BC909322FD@yahoo.com>

KL7AA will be txing 1st sequence on 50.265 ISCAT ~the same tx sequence as KL7UW to avoid qrming him..
 Cq"ing will begin at 1100AK local.

(Wsjt stns please update you're "call3 " txt file or manually add KL7AA and KL7UW to the file)

Possible EME run after the moonrises over the Chugach range at approx 1930AK local..
 We will look for you Ed.

Good luck, Eric
n6spp

~via iP5

On Sep 13, 2013, at 20:40, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> I guess I lost a day, thought it was Thursday.  Here is my status:
> 
> 50.125 MHz SSB, 125w, 3-elem yagi pointed SE.  The 6-element yagi is awaiting reinstalling the driven element and a director.  I will have them ready for installing in the morning before the net.  Then the antenna needs to be lifted to top of the mast (already loosely bolted on).  Coax is run out to the antenna.  (KX3+amp)  High winds a problem on mast on tripod.
> 
> 144.200 MHz SSB, 150w, 4-10-element yagis at 52-feet (K3+amp)
> 146.58 MHz FM, 30w, 11-element yagi at 45-feet (VX-6R+amp)
> 
> 223.50 MHz FM, 80w, 2-11-element yagis at 60-feet (using VX-6R as receiver)
> 
> 432,100 MHz SSB, 25w, 11-element yagi (unknown status with Rx)
> 446.00 MHz FM, 25w, 11-element yagi, (using VX-6R as receiver) untested
> 
> 927.50 MHz NOT working
> 
> 1296.100 MHz SSB/FM, 50w, 16-foot dish (34.5 dBic gain) tested and ready  I am hoping the wind dies down (has been up to nearly 20 mph, today; facing the dish squarely into wind is not good; takes about 15-minutes to rotate the dish to Anchorage from parking position)
> 
> Meteor Scatter:  50.260 calling frequency, I will call in the first sequence using FSK441a.  Anchorage is too close for this mode.  144.140 is the 2m MS calling frequency (if someone wants to sked me contact me via e-mail before 9am Saturday).
> 
> EME: 144.116 is my calling freq., 1st sequence, JT65B, 1300w.  Moonrise is 0200z  (6pm Saturday)  I will be on in the evening if I decide to try eme.  Moonset is 0900z (1am Sunday).
> 
> At 04:27 PM 9/13/2013, Shannon Methe wrote:
>> Rich, Eric, Ed, et al
>> 
>> I know this is last yminute, but I'm thinking I'm going to drive up to Flat Top and work the contest from there. This will be my first contest with the FT-857, so I'll have 100W on 6, 50W on 2, and 40W on 440. I'll still bring my HT, so I can work 223.5 at QRP. (I have a 5 el yagi for 223.5, should be able to hit Nikiski.) ALSO, I've just got my HSSM node working. I'm still not up to speed on operating it, but I should be able to see TJ Tombleson's KB8JXX node from there. I may need some on air coaching, but I'd like to try and get some HSMM QSO's tomorrow.
>> 
>> Shannon Methe
>> KL3JI
>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:13 PM, <rich at gillin.us> wrote:
>> 
>>> Tyler and Eric will be using the VHF/UHF Sat station for VHF+ contest plus working some sats.
>>> 
>>> I will be doing projects and playing casual contester on HF WAE SSB.  Here is your chance to see some HSMM in practice as well.
>>> 
>>> Rich Gillin - AL4S
>>> 907.884.1404
>>> skype/ooVoo: rich.gillin
>>> VHF/HF email: al4s at winlink.org
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com 
> dubususa at gmail.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"

From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Sep 16 03:05:04 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:05:04 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Sept. VHF Contest
Message-ID: <201309160758.r8G7wST3023240@cordova.acsalaska.net>

Pretty good turnout.

I had a modest score as I went off frequency during the high activity 
period probably missing several stations.

50-MHz   KL6M BP51
               KL7XJ BP40
               KL3JI/R BP50
144-MHz KL6M BP51
               KL7XJ BP40
               KL3JI/R BP51
               KL3JI/R BP50
               KL7AA BP51
               KL4E BP51
223-MHz KL6M BP51
about two hours on Sat. and an hour on Sunday am.
qso = 10
points = 11
mult = 7
score = 77  single-opr, low power

I did try working N6SPP via 50.260 MS but heard not returns

attempted 1296 SSB/CW with both KL6M and KL7XJ  nothing heard by either.
223.50 was S9++ with KL6M and the 224.94 KL7AA/R was also S9+

432 and 927 were not QRV this time.  I decided not to include 2m-eme.



73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From k7cw at yahoo.com  Mon Sep 16 12:48:39 2013
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:48:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [AK-VHF] Sept. VHF Contest
In-Reply-To: <201309160758.r8G7wST3023240@cordova.acsalaska.net>
References: <201309160758.r8G7wST3023240@cordova.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <1379350119.59803.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Ed,

If you made those 2m EME contacts during the contest period, you should report them and state that you are not claiming them. If you don't report them, the stations you worked might be docked points because the QSOs don't appear in your log.

73, Paul K7CW


________________________________
 From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net; pnwvhfs at googlegroups.com 
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:05 AM
Subject: [AK-VHF] Sept. VHF Contest
 

Pretty good turnout.

I had a modest score as I went off frequency during the high activity 
period probably missing several stations.

50-MHz?  KL6M BP51
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL7XJ BP40
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL3JI/R BP50
144-MHz KL6M BP51
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL7XJ BP40
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL3JI/R BP51
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL3JI/R BP50
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL7AA BP51
? ? ? ? ? ? ?  KL4E BP51
223-MHz KL6M BP51
about two hours on Sat. and an hour on Sunday am.
qso = 10
points = 11
mult = 7
score = 77? single-opr, low power

I did try working N6SPP via 50.260 MS but heard not returns

attempted 1296 SSB/CW with both KL6M and KL7XJ? nothing heard by either.
223.50 was S9++ with KL6M and the 224.94 KL7AA/R was also S9+

432 and 927 were not QRV this time.? I decided not to include 2m-eme.



73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 

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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Sep 16 13:31:27 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:31:27 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] [PNWVHFS] Re:  Sept. VHF Contest
In-Reply-To: <1379350119.59803.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com
 >
References: <201309160758.r8G7wST3023240@cordova.acsalaska.net>
	<1379350119.59803.YahooMailNeo@web122302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <201309161731.r8GHVVah037517@huffman.acsalaska.net>

Paul,

Poor choice of words.  I meant I chose not to operate eme for the 
contest.  Moon was at the lowest declination so very limited view, 
plus I needed to spend the evening with my wife (movie night).

I will probably try some eme this coming weekend with higher 
declination angles.  The dish is ready for its initial test on the 
Moon with 50w on 1296.  Then I will remove the septum feedhorn and 
modify the supports for the new W2IMU horn which arrived last 
Monday.  When it is tested and installed the dish will be QRV on 
1296-eme.  The IMU horn will theoretically improve received signals 
by 3-dB due to much lower sidelobes (spillover temp <20K).

I installed a 80-lb counterweight on the dish yesterday.  This places 
a lot less stress on the elevation actuator.  I have some cable 
cleanup and one to pull thru the buried conduit and four dish back 
braces to replace, but the dish is functional now.

Next project is digging a hole for the concrete tower base for the 
6-element 6m yagi and then finishing the 800-1100w sspa for 6m 
MS/EME.  Hoping to have it QRV by end of October.

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 08:48 AM 9/16/2013, Paul Kiesel wrote:
>Ed,
>
>If you made those 2m EME contacts during the contest period, you 
>should report them and state that you are not claiming them. If you 
>don't report them, the stations you worked might be docked points 
>because the QSOs don't appear in your log.
>
>73, Paul K7CW
>
>From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
>To: ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net; pnwvhfs at googlegroups.com
>Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:05 AM
>Subject: [AK-VHF] Sept. VHF Contest
>
>Pretty good turnout.
>
>I had a modest score as I went off frequency during the high activity
>period probably missing several stations.
>
>50-MHz  KL6M BP51
>               KL7XJ BP40
>               KL3JI/R BP50
>144-MHz KL6M BP51
>               KL7XJ BP40
>               KL3JI/R BP51
>               KL3JI/R BP50
>               KL7AA BP51
>               KL4E BP51
>223-MHz KL6M BP51
>about two hours on Sat. and an hour on Sunday am.
>qso = 10
>points = 11
>mult = 7
>score = 77  single-opr, low power
>
>I did try working N6SPP via 50.260 MS but heard not returns
>
>attempted 1296 SSB/CW with both KL6M and KL7XJ  nothing heard by either.
>223.50 was S9++ with KL6M and the 224.94 KL7AA/R was also S9+
>
>432 and 927 were not QRV this time.  I decided not to include 2m-eme.
>
>
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
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From k7mdl at hotmail.com  Mon Sep 16 09:22:03 2013
From: k7mdl at hotmail.com (Mike Lewis)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:22:03 -0700
Subject: [AK-VHF] [PNWVHFS] Sept. VHF Contest
In-Reply-To: <201309160758.r8G7wST3023240@cordova.acsalaska.net>
References: <201309160758.r8G7wST3023240@cordova.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <BLU173-W4538FA79CD6BC95DAE588DF6260@phx.gbl>

Got my K3 replacement board in the mail on Friday so just in time for the VHF contest!  Going to have some contest fun in a new QTH.  I am even 5 stories up so one of the highest antenna platforms around.
 
I figured Alaska would be the toughest place to be in a VHF contest.  I was wrong.  Not a single voice heard here on 6M or2M here in Cape Coral Florida (Southwest Florida) all weekend. There was however a HF contest going on and I am hearing HF quite well.
 
Score:0
 
- Mike
 
> Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:05:04 -0800
> To: ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net; pnwvhfs at googlegroups.com
> From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net
> Subject: [PNWVHFS] Sept. VHF Contest
> 
> Pretty good turnout.
> 
> I had a modest score as I went off frequency during the high activity 
> period probably missing several stations.
> 
> 50-MHz   KL6M BP51
>                KL7XJ BP40
>                KL3JI/R BP50
> 144-MHz KL6M BP51
>                KL7XJ BP40
>                KL3JI/R BP51
>                KL3JI/R BP50
>                KL7AA BP51
>                KL4E BP51
> 223-MHz KL6M BP51
> about two hours on Sat. and an hour on Sunday am.
> qso = 10
> points = 11
> mult = 7
> score = 77  single-opr, low power
> 
> I did try working N6SPP via 50.260 MS but heard not returns
> 
> attempted 1296 SSB/CW with both KL6M and KL7XJ  nothing heard by either.
> 223.50 was S9++ with KL6M and the 224.94 KL7AA/R was also S9+
> 
> 432 and 927 were not QRV this time.  I decided not to include 2m-eme.
> 
> 
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> dubususa at gmail.com
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep 21 03:20:12 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 23:20:12 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET:  9am SAT 9/21 - 144.200 USB
Message-ID: <201309210720.r8L7KCn8072504@huffman.acsalaska.net>

The net will be held on 144.200 USB at 9am on Saturday.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep 21 21:00:51 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:00:51 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET:  9am SAT 9/21 - 144.200 USB
In-Reply-To: <201309210720.r8L7KCn8072504@huffman.acsalaska.net>
References: <201309210720.r8L7KCn8072504@huffman.acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <201309220100.r8M10pno029640@cordova.acsalaska.net>

At 11:20 PM 9/20/2013, Edward R Cole wrote:
>The net will be held on 144.200 USB at 9am on Saturday.
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>http://www.kl7uw.com
>dubususa at gmail.com
>"Kits made by KL7UW"

Light turnout for the net:

NL7OW - S8

Tom still has hope of raising his dual-band quad antennas on his short tower.

KL7XJ - S9+10

Dale indicates that he is running new antennas on his tower:
144 - 8 elem yagi + preamp
222 - 11 elem yagi
432 - 11 elem yagi
900 - 18 elem loop-yagi.

Plus 144/440 combo  a few feed below with preamp

KL7UW ED is still playing with his 16-foot dish and preparing to set 
up a short tower for 6m 6 elem yagi.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Sep 28 03:24:51 2013
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:24:51 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 9am Sat. 146.52 FM
Message-ID: <201309280724.r8S7Oppg035700@cordova.acsalaska.net>

The Net will start tomorrow at 9am on 146.52 FM.

I have transmission problem on the eme array (infinite SWR) so will 
be transmitting with the 11-element KLM yagi at 45-feet  fix-pointed 
at Anchorage.  I can transmit 120-130w using the VX-6R HT thru two 
amps.  I can still use the super eme preamps to receive.

If wx is good I will probably lower the eme array to troubleshoot the 
SWR issue after net.  I plan to install relays and 900-MHz preamp so 
that the 33 loop-yagi on 927.5 MHz can be used from the radio in the 
shack; probably with 6w at the antenna which is at 52-feet AGL.  With 
luck this will be available to use by the Oct. 5 net.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubususa at gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


