[AK-VHF] Rover Update

[Edward R Cole]

Thanks, Brandon.

This will serve to remind everyone that the AK-VHF Net will begin at 
9:30am this Saturday on 144.200 USB and run until the 10:00am when 
the Sept. ARRL VHF Contest begins.  Most on the net will make initial 
contest contacts using SSB on the same frequency.

All bands from 50-MHz and up are usable in the contest with any mode 
that does not utilize a repeater.  Details:
https://www.qsl.net/ak-vhf/Alaska_VHFUp_Calendar_Sep2019.pdf

Contest exchange is four digit grid square (signal reports optional).

I plan to operational on 50, 144, 223.50FM, and 432 MHz.  I can 
operate SSB or FM except on 222-MHz.  I also have 927.50FM and 1296 
gear should anyone want to try those bands (schedule me on either 
144.200 or 146.52).  Those operating FM-only should contact me on 
146.52 to coordinate operating other bands.  Good luck in the 
contest! (its all about activity on our VHF bands).

See you on Saturday.

73, Ed - KL7UW, BP40

At 08:53 PM 9/12/2019, Brandon Clark wrote:
>Hello group,
>
>Just a quick update for this weekend's contest: I'm going old school for
>this contest and will be running FM only with the Yaesu 8900 in my truck,
>and whip antennas. That gives me my usual three bands (52, 146, 430) with
>plenty of power for the Anchorage bowl.
>
>Going to see how it works out with just the gear that's already in the
>truck. Almost all of my contacts in these events have been local. Operating
>from high sites I have a feeling I won't lose more than a contact or two
>compared with using the yagis. Should be a good "proof of concept" for
>roving with street legal gear instead of the formula one stuff, lol.
>
>Keep an ear on APRS for my beacons. The contest starts at 10.
>73,
>
>Brandon, KL7BSC
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