[AK-VHF] SKEDS for Saturday 50.265 ISCAT/hsms

[Edward R Cole]

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
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