[AK-VHF] NET & CONTEST tomorrow - 144.200/146.52

[Brandon Clark]

I second everything Ed said, lol.

It's a ton of fun in these contests, and it really is enlightening to see
who you can contact on simplex. You'll probably be surprised and who you
can reach. These are also prime chances to test out emcom gear, which is
what I usually use them for.

You don't have to be a "contester" to play either. Just shout out your call
and me or anyone else you contact can walk you through the exchange. It
really is about fun, not competitiveness.
Brandon

On Fri, Jun 8, 2018, 12:11 Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> We will hold the net starting 9am using 144.200 USB, 100w+four yagis,
> but I will also monitor local 146.52 FM with 25w+Vertical.
>
> Contest begins at 10am, initially running 144.200 USB. or on 2m FM
> Rules: http://www.qsl.net/a/ak-vhf//Contests/ or
> http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-above-50-mhz
> Four digit Grid-Square is exchanged (no signal report required) for
> contact.
> Assistance is legal so you can self-spot yourself: "calling CQ
> Contest on 146.52 FM" as example.
>
> I will be on
> 50.125/144.200/146.52FM/223.50FM/432.200/927.50FM/1296.100USB/FM
> I can operate 6m/2m/222 simultaneously; 432-1296 requires using my IF
> Radio used for 2m-SSB and common coax line.
>
> KL7BSC/R will be roving in his mobile station starting near Soldotna
> at 10am (see his itinerary):
> http://www.qsl.net/ak-vhf/  scroll down to contest announcement for
> the pdf link.
>
> Please try to encourage others to participate so Brandon has several
> stations to work.  The contest is more about getting on and seeing
> who you cab contact than being a competition - but with our few
> players definitely in your log to ARRL.  Brandon will be running APRS
> so you can track him.
>
> There are several contest categories - even an ALL FM
> category.  Check in the Net to find out answers to your questions
> before start time (10AM)
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>    http://www.kl7uw.com
> Dubus-NA Business mail:
>    dubususa at gmail.com
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