[AK-VHF] NET: 9 Jan. - 144.200 USB

[Edward R Cole]

Ken,

I would like to try 6m-FT8 with you (on 50.313?).  I assume you would 
run first sequence.  Guessing BP54 and BP64 are most likely grids to 
work you from BP40 (Western Kenai Peninsula, 12 mi north of Kenai).

I have 80w and two 7-element LFA yagis (17.35 dBi gain in Horz 
Pol).  Aiming at Mt. Denali (az=030) is most likely path.   You are 
allowed to self-spot in the ARRL VHF Contests so if you have cell or 
wifi you could post to this reflector when in each location (and 
frequencies in use).

I can leave the K3 on FT8 in monitor all day.  With antennas pointed 
north; Wasilla is 040 and East Anchorage 060.

I have a FT-736R for 144 or 432 using a 11-dBi dual-band 
vertical.  Placing my TE1410G into service which should deliver 
150-160w on 2m;  RFConcepts amp 100w on 432.
Bridgecom BCM-220 (30w) to two 11-element vertical yagis on 223.50FM.

73, Ed - KL7UW, BP40IQ

At 02:38 PM 1/13/2021, Ken K wrote:
>The ARRL January VHF contest starts this Saturday at 10:00 local. 
>I've been planning a 6-meter rover route that will take me through 5 
>grids, starting at BP75, and stopping in BP65, BP55, BP54, and 
>ending in BP64. On recent roves, I've worked 6 m into Southcentral 
>and as far down as BO49 using FT-8, MSK144, and CW, without a 
>sporadic E opening. If you're on FT-8 with a yagi that can point 
>north, this should be a good chance to pick up some grids north of 
>the Alaska Range.
>
>If I go, I plan to do it all in 1 day, starting at 10 am, finishing 
>up at 8 pm. I know its tough to sit in front of the radio all day on 
>the weekend, but if you're interested in listening/calling for me 
>for at least a few grid stops, let me know. If enough folks are 
>interested, I'll send out a schedule here by Thursday night.
>
>Thanks for reading!
>
>73,
>Ken NL7B

73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
   dubususa at gmail.com