From nl7binbp64 at yahoo.com  Tue Jun  1 16:09:36 2021
From: nl7binbp64 at yahoo.com (Ken K)
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 20:09:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [AK-VHF] K7CW
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I just wanted to alert club members that Paul Kiesel K7CW, the Awards Chairman and a Board Director for the AK VHF-Up Group, just qualified for one of the biggest awards in the world of weak-signal VHF. Paul just worked his last grid of the 488 needed for the Fred Fish Memorial Award (FFMA)-all worked on 6 meters!  The Fred Fish Memorial Award was created in honor of Fred Fish, W5FF (SK), who is the first amateur to have worked and confirmed all 488 Maidenhead grid squares in the lower 48 states on 6 Meters. There have only been 12 other hams to complete the FFMA in the 13 years since this award was established. It?s a momentous accomplishment.  Congratulations, Paul!

From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Wed Jun  2 11:58:15 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:58:15 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] K7CW
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Nice work Paul! Goes a lot to show what can be done on the VHF and up bands.
Brandon

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On Jun 1, 2021, 13:09, Ken K via ak-vhf wrote:

> I just wanted to alert club members that Paul Kiesel K7CW, the Awards Chairman and a Board Director for the AK VHF-Up Group, just qualified for one of the biggest awards in the world of weak-signal VHF. Paul just worked his last grid of the 488 needed for the Fred Fish Memorial Award (FFMA)-all worked on 6 meters! The Fred Fish Memorial Award was created in honor of Fred Fish, W5FF (SK), who is the first amateur to have worked and confirmed all 488 Maidenhead grid squares in the lower 48 states on 6 Meters. There have only been 12 other hams to complete the FFMA in the 13 years since this award was established. It?s a momentous accomplishment. Congratulations, Paul!
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Jun  5 00:44:21 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 20:44:21 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 5 June - 144.200 USB
Message-ID: <83617220-770e-d5b5-e960-dadc0795566d@acsalaska.net>

Net will begin at 9:30am on 144.200 USB.? I also monitor 223.50.

Note: next weekend is the June ARRL VHF Contest which runs from 10am on 
Sat to 7pm on Sunday (all bands from 6m - up).? Use of 146.52, 223.50, 
and 446.00 are allowed in the contest.? Exchange four digit grid square 
instead of signal reports.? See info at www.KL7VHF.com


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Jun  5 00:50:21 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 20:50:21 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 5 June - 144.200 USB
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sorry wrong link; should be www.kl7vhf.org

On 6/4/2021 8:44 PM, Ed Cole wrote:
> Net will begin at 9:30am on 144.200 USB.? I also monitor 223.50.
>
> Note: next weekend is the June ARRL VHF Contest which runs from 10am 
> on Sat to 7pm on Sunday (all bands from 6m - up).? Use of 146.52, 
> 223.50, and 446.00 are allowed in the contest.? Exchange four digit 
> grid square instead of signal reports.? See info at www.KL7VHF.com
>
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sun Jun  6 23:34:07 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 19:34:07 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 5 June - 144.200 USB
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Net Report:

144.200, Noise=S6:

KL7GRM - S9+10dB

WA7B by relay

On 6/4/2021 8:44 PM, Ed Cole wrote:
> Net will begin at 9:30am on 144.200 USB.? I also monitor 223.50.
>
> Note: next weekend is the June ARRL VHF Contest which runs from 10am 
> on Sat to 7pm on Sunday (all bands from 6m - up).? Use of 146.52, 
> 223.50, and 446.00 are allowed in the contest.? Exchange four digit 
> grid square instead of signal reports.? See info at www.KL7VHF.com
>
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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Mon Jun  7 16:23:56 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:23:56 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Field Day
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Hello group,

Who has plans for field day? I'm thinking about doing a multi-POTA activation that day and was curious who might be near their radios or on air with a club?
Brandon

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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Jun  7 20:11:58 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 16:11:58 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Field Day
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Most of the clubs will be doing FD.

Moosehorn ARC will hold their FD at the city park near the Kenai Senior 
Citizen's Center.? I will probably help during setup Saturday morning 
and stay for the bbq in the afternoon.? Otherwise operate a little FT8 
from home on 6m (my triband yagi seems to be having issues; time to 
replace it).? If I have my 6m eme array operational maybe try using it 
for eme or Es.

73, Ed - KL7UW

On 6/7/2021 12:23 PM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
> Hello group,
>
> Who has plans for field day? I'm thinking about doing a multi-POTA activation that day and was curious who might be near their radios or on air with a club?
> Brandon
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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Tue Jun  8 12:54:23 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:54:23 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] CQ VHF
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Contest Weekend

This weekend is the [ARRL June VHF Contest](http://www.arrl.org/june-vhf), from 1000 Saturday through 1900 Sunday (local time). You can operate from home, set up portable at a high point, or drive your mobile across multiple grids as a rover. Our homepage has a list of [Calling Frequencies](https://kl7vhf.org/#calling) so you know where to listen to get in on the action.

Some operators even combine the contest with other activities, like [Parks on the Air](https://kl7vhf.org/special-events/parks-on-the-air/). (The club has downloadable [Maps](https://kl7vhf.org/special-events/parks-on-the-air/pota-maps/)of park units to make it easy.) Your VHF/UHF contacts count for the contest, while all (including HF) contacts count for POTA. It?s the best of both worlds!

Rover Route

On Saturday the KL7VHF rover rides again! We will be activating four grids from Anchorage to Soldotna, making contacts all along the way. Check out this [Blog Post](https://kl7vhf.org/2021/06/05/rover-route-finalized/) for more details, and this [List](https://kl7vhf.org/special-events/contests/2021-contests/#June_VHF)of rover locations and times. The first location is also a Parks on the Air unit. If you want to log your first park then this is a great time.

At each location the rover will begin calling on 2 M FM, so listen there first. The rover will have the following available: FM and SSB on 6 meters, 2 meters, 70 cm, and 23 cm.

Portable Operating Workshop

This Sunday we will be the second of our Portable Operating Workshops. This time we will be at Parker Park in Soldotna at 1000. We will be covering everything portable radio: power, antennas, CAT control, and more. This will be a hands-on workshop with HF, VHF, and UHF stations set up so you can actually see things work. Full details are available at [This Blog Post](https://kl7vhf.org/2021/06/03/workshop-2-on-sunday/).

Some of the most popular activities right now are the ?XYZ on the air? family: [POTA](https://parksontheair.com/), [SOTA](https://www.sota.org.uk/), [IOTA](https://www.iota-world.org/), and more. With planning they are accessible to anyone, but do you have to know how to set up in the field. If you have wondered about operating from camp, in the bush, or while RV?ing then this is the workshop for you.

Resources

If you haven?t seen it yet, check out the brand new [website](https://kl7vhf.org/), where you can find out all about our club activities. There is even a [Knowledge Center](https://kl7vhf.org/knowledge-center/) section for those new to weak signal operating.

6 M Band Plan

Since the six-meter band is getting more and more popular here in Alaska we thought it would be good to provide some guidance. The club has published a recommended [Band Plan](https://kl7vhf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/6m_Band_Plan.pdf) that follows the ARRL guidance. Feel free to [Contact Us](https://kl7vhf.org/contact-us/contact/) if you have questions.

There are a lot of great things coming up. Stay in touch, dust off those radios, and don't miss out.

Brandon Clark, KL7BSC
https://brandonclarklabs.com/

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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Wed Jun  9 13:57:55 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:57:55 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Portable Power
Message-ID: <MrgzRIeXmMlHL2Ok8MIJUfBOzD4xSC0zZBN3z3e2M9TMOzPGOu6CLcF3gRJa10KqxfiPmtTTV0K8FuW0hPeuKtcAbnRARphF9UL0fasVB-I=@protonmail.com>

Hello group,

With all the interest in portable operating these days I thought I would show off a very simple, but effective, power supply project I did:

https://brandonclarklabs.com/amateur-radio/field-power/

Don't fall into the trap of thinking gear has to be complicated for it to work well. These battery buckets have gone with me on a few trips and POTA activations already, and they work great.

These are actually what I'll be using for the VHF contest this weekend. I'll also have them at the Sunday workshop if anyone wants to check them out in person.

73,

Brandon Clark, KL7BSC

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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Jun 12 02:32:18 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 22:32:18 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Fwd: NET: 12 June - 144.200 USB
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Net begins AT 9:30am on 144.200.? I also monitor 223.50 FM.

Net will only be 30-minutes as the June ARRL VHF Contest begins at 
10:00am? All are invited to participate in the contest which encompasses 
6m and higher bands.? In AK that usually is 50 thru 1296 MHz.? Both SSB 
and FM may be operated; calling frequencies are allowed though moving 
off is considered considerate to those not in the contest.? Contest 
rules are at June VHF (arrl.org)
<http://www.arrl.org/june-vhf>

Basically one exchanges four-digit grid square in place of a signal 
report.? e.g. I am in BP40 (Kenai Penin west side), Most of Anchorage 
is? BP51.? Anchor Point-Homer is BO49.? Small area centered on Kincaid 
Park is BP41.? Talkeetna is BP52.

Logs are submitted using Cabrillo format (on-line robot): ARRL Submit 
Logs <https://contest-log-submission.arrl.org/>

In AK VHF Contesting is mostly an activity event vs competition. But do 
submit a log as this shows support of the contest to ARRL coordinators.

KL7BSC will be operating as a Rover (in his truck) from several grids.? 
He will be using the club callsign KL7VHF: Rover Route Finalized ? 
Alaska VHF-Up Group (kl7vhf.org) 
<https://kl7vhf.org/2021/06/05/rover-route-finalized/>

I will operate 144.200 USB and 146.52 FM, 223.50 FM, and 432.200 USB or 
446.00 FM.? My 6m yagi is pointed SE but you may see me on 50.313 FT8

At 10:00am on Sunday, Brandon will be doing a workshop on portable 
operations at the Parker Park, 145. W. 4th Ave, Soldotna.? This will be 
an outdoor event so come prepare? for weather and bugs.? Bring you own 
drink/food.? No facilities at this park.? 146.88/28 repeater call-in.





From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Sat Jun 12 13:47:01 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:47:01 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Rover on air at 1015
Message-ID: <sLVK_fwGssDW3KuxeoonTSdeRpvTTbctc4BnlJ1sOrGT5HITDHiQxc6muSNl78B8vMw_96dV8oPhiGlLKfgowp-oQlYuzr4ayDYM5VrLpCk=@protonmail.com>

Running a little late to the first stop. On air by 1015. 144.200 SSB

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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Sat Jun 12 16:40:37 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 20:40:37 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Headed to grid 2
Message-ID: <vSKsK9oQi8L1vAEiY-gjakUCpbL2WDkve122FJMNFNwDURvfl2ObNVuVUy8nqXTGPuk6RTfjo-j0WKmJjba4DMqSXdixEpK9tWy2wr5aDIk=@protonmail.com>

Estimated on air from point Woronzof at 1300. Will start on 146.52 FM

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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Sat Jun 12 18:33:59 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 22:33:59 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Turnagain Arm Grod
Message-ID: <JPNks_Nku2KZFGgPgeq2jmiv3aQFFnAskmyJ74eFGrEYQKC_fza5C2aFAB8cHauH9IMT74EBG-HC4ZhewRWcY0FmASjVieVmGhP3F7MI78s=@protonmail.com>

Rover headed to turn again arm for the last grid of the day. Should be on air around 1530
Kl7bsc

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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Sun Jun 13 02:01:17 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:01:17 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Contest in the books
Message-ID: <2rzvFQORdfvLPQqPZ1Givskp0Smx1-qys-_SY3EAqVsg8EboACc5Ydl8lU1ZVZLF4thTaBAcyVVI_AYBllofchq0-u2PQV7_y7VtaAcQpEY=@protonmail.com>

Hi group, that's another rover route wrapped up and in the books. I had been thinking about activating from Soldotna in the morning, but the camping plans didn't work out.

We had a really good turnout. People were on the air from the Mat-Su all the way down to the Kenai. There was also a lot of activity on 6 meters, and I heard that some fixed stations were using FT8 to reach the lower 48.

I'll follow up with log results later. In the meantime, don't forget that we have a workshop in Soldotna tomorrow. We will be at Parker Park at 1000 doing a hands-on deep dive into portable operating techniques. Don't miss out.
73,
Brandon

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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Mon Jun 14 01:23:36 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:23:36 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Contest in the books
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Message-ID: <7efae6b5-d8a9-15fe-55e5-ec16e6f4b45f@acsalaska.net>

Hope you had fun in the contest.? I got busy and have my log submitted 
to ARRL 30-minutes after the close (7pm Sunday in AK).? Worked four 
bands, 18 contacts, and 11 grid multipliers (5 grids on 6m) for a score 
of 242.? 6m-FT8 opened to CM97 and CM87 in northern Calif. for an hour 
around noon on Saturday.

I was amazed to make contacts on 6m to the north with my small yagi 
pointed SE.? Also two contacts on 432 using only a vertical.

Had a nice visit with Brandon and his girlfriend over lunch at Senior 
Pancho's in Soldotna.

You only have ten days from end of the contest to submit your log, so do 
not dally.? Please enter Alaska VHF-Up Group in your entry for the club 
to get credit in the contest.

73, Ed, FD is only two weeks form now.
KENAI PENIN HAMFEST 2021 (kl7uw.com) <http://www.kl7uw.com/Hamfest2021.htm>

On 6/12/2021 10:01 PM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
> Hi group, that's another rover route wrapped up and in the books. I had been thinking about activating from Soldotna in the morning, but the camping plans didn't work out.
>
> We had a really good turnout. People were on the air from the Mat-Su all the way down to the Kenai. There was also a lot of activity on 6 meters, and I heard that some fixed stations were using FT8 to reach the lower 48.
>
> I'll follow up with log results later. In the meantime, don't forget that we have a workshop in Soldotna tomorrow. We will be at Parker Park at 1000 doing a hands-on deep dive into portable operating techniques. Don't miss out.
> 73,
> Brandon
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From k7cw at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 14 12:40:38 2021
From: k7cw at yahoo.com (Paul Kiesel)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:40:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [AK-VHF] Contest in the books
In-Reply-To: <7efae6b5-d8a9-15fe-55e5-ec16e6f4b45f@acsalaska.net>
References: <2rzvFQORdfvLPQqPZ1Givskp0Smx1-qys-_SY3EAqVsg8EboACc5Ydl8lU1ZVZLF4thTaBAcyVVI_AYBllofchq0-u2PQV7_y7VtaAcQpEY=@protonmail.com>
	<7efae6b5-d8a9-15fe-55e5-ec16e6f4b45f@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <1379036218.5011106.1623688838665@mail.yahoo.com>

 Conditions were not all that great in the northwestern corner of the lower 48. We almost got shut out to the east, though I did manage a surprise contact with KP4AJ. We got 270 QSOs (including dupes) and 64 multipliers. Not too bad given the subdued propagation conditions.
I ran some skeds with Ken, NL7B when he was roving in BP83. We tried MSK144 and Q65-60A modes with no success. I heard not a peep. Later on I heard VE7BC in Vancouver call Ken, but Ken told me he didn't hear BC. Sunday afternoon, a few of us found WL7N in Ketchikan calling incessant CQs on FT8. He wouldn't answer any of us, which was puzzling. A few minutes later, I heard him calling Ken a few times, but it looked as if they did not make contact. So, Ken was getting out, but conditions didn't see fit to get us together for a QSO this time. And WL7N must have had his antenna pointed north when we heard him.

BTW, we're approaching to the summer solstice, meaning there is still a lot of potentially good propagation for DX. Keep your ears and eyes on 6m. You never know what you'll get!

73, Paul K7CWCN87

    On Sunday, June 13, 2021, 10:23:55 PM PDT, Ed Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:  
 
 Hope you had fun in the contest.? I got busy and have my log submitted 
to ARRL 30-minutes after the close (7pm Sunday in AK).? Worked four 
bands, 18 contacts, and 11 grid multipliers (5 grids on 6m) for a score 
of 242.? 6m-FT8 opened to CM97 and CM87 in northern Calif. for an hour 
around noon on Saturday.

I was amazed to make contacts on 6m to the north with my small yagi 
pointed SE.? Also two contacts on 432 using only a vertical.

Had a nice visit with Brandon and his girlfriend over lunch at Senior 
Pancho's in Soldotna.

You only have ten days from end of the contest to submit your log, so do 
not dally.? Please enter Alaska VHF-Up Group in your entry for the club 
to get credit in the contest.

73, Ed, FD is only two weeks form now.
KENAI PENIN HAMFEST 2021 (kl7uw.com) <http://www.kl7uw.com/Hamfest2021.htm>

On 6/12/2021 10:01 PM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
> Hi group, that's another rover route wrapped up and in the books. I had been thinking about activating from Soldotna in the morning, but the camping plans didn't work out.
>
> We had a really good turnout. People were on the air from the Mat-Su all the way down to the Kenai. There was also a lot of activity on 6 meters, and I heard that some fixed stations were using FT8 to reach the lower 48.
>
> I'll follow up with log results later. In the meantime, don't forget that we have a workshop in Soldotna tomorrow. We will be at Parker Park at 1000 doing a hands-on deep dive into portable operating techniques. Don't miss out.
> 73,
> Brandon
>
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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Mon Jun 14 21:05:57 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:05:57 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Rover Results
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Hello group.,

Results from the rover:
38 QSO's
686 points

The big takeaway for me this year was the additional contacts on the 23 cm band. Those are worth quite a few points on their own, and also result in additional multipliers.

Brandon Clark, KL7BSC
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From nl7binbp64 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 14 22:18:05 2021
From: nl7binbp64 at yahoo.com (Ken K)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:18:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [AK-VHF] Contest in the books
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 There was a wildfire crew at my BP83 grid stop watching lightning strikes for awhile Sat night, so I watched with them. A lot of fast moving storm cells in the Interior all weekend, and I think that contributed to the rapid QSB; I'd see a decode or 2 from W7, VE7, but couldn't finish. Even had some trouble with Fairbanks stations at the longer grid stops. I heard WL7N off the back of my yagi (I was pointed at Fairbanks at the time), rotated and swapped a few decodes but couldn't close. 

Paul, I'm disappointed as well. Thought for sure we could make Q65-60A work. But as you note, summer E season is not over yet.

Haven't added up the score yet, but stopped in 8 grids, activated 7, mostly BP70s, 80s, and 90s, and worked stations from BP64 down to BO49. Lots of spring calves out with mom on the Rich Sun night on the way home-that will keep you on your toes. All in all, good fun.

73, Ken NL7B
     On Monday, June 14, 2021, 08:40:55 AM AKDT, Paul Kiesel via ak-vhf <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
  Conditions were not all that great in the northwestern corner of the lower 48. We almost got shut out to the east, though I did manage a surprise contact with KP4AJ. We got 270 QSOs (including dupes) and 64 multipliers. Not too bad given the subdued propagation conditions.
I ran some skeds with Ken, NL7B when he was roving in BP83. We tried MSK144 and Q65-60A modes with no success. I heard not a peep. Later on I heard VE7BC in Vancouver call Ken, but Ken told me he didn't hear BC. Sunday afternoon, a few of us found WL7N in Ketchikan calling incessant CQs on FT8. He wouldn't answer any of us, which was puzzling. A few minutes later, I heard him calling Ken a few times, but it looked as if they did not make contact. So, Ken was getting out, but conditions didn't see fit to get us together for a QSO this time. And WL7N must have had his antenna pointed north when we heard him.

BTW, we're approaching to the summer solstice, meaning there is still a lot of potentially good propagation for DX. Keep your ears and eyes on 6m. You never know what you'll get!

73, Paul K7CWCN87

? ? On Sunday, June 13, 2021, 10:23:55 PM PDT, Ed Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:? 
 
 Hope you had fun in the contest.? I got busy and have my log submitted 
to ARRL 30-minutes after the close (7pm Sunday in AK).? Worked four 
bands, 18 contacts, and 11 grid multipliers (5 grids on 6m) for a score 
of 242.? 6m-FT8 opened to CM97 and CM87 in northern Calif. for an hour 
around noon on Saturday.

I was amazed to make contacts on 6m to the north with my small yagi 
pointed SE.? Also two contacts on 432 using only a vertical.

Had a nice visit with Brandon and his girlfriend over lunch at Senior 
Pancho's in Soldotna.

You only have ten days from end of the contest to submit your log, so do 
not dally.? Please enter Alaska VHF-Up Group in your entry for the club 
to get credit in the contest.

73, Ed, FD is only two weeks form now.
KENAI PENIN HAMFEST 2021 (kl7uw.com) <http://www.kl7uw.com/Hamfest2021.htm>

On 6/12/2021 10:01 PM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
> Hi group, that's another rover route wrapped up and in the books. I had been thinking about activating from Soldotna in the morning, but the camping plans didn't work out.
>
> We had a really good turnout. People were on the air from the Mat-Su all the way down to the Kenai. There was also a lot of activity on 6 meters, and I heard that some fixed stations were using FT8 to reach the lower 48.
>
> I'll follow up with log results later. In the meantime, don't forget that we have a workshop in Soldotna tomorrow. We will be at Parker Park at 1000 doing a hands-on deep dive into portable operating techniques. Don't miss out.
> 73,
> Brandon
>
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Tue Jun 15 00:06:06 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:06:06 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Radio coming to KL7UW
Message-ID: <6fca9fb7-356b-59d9-2484-c4e3859392ec@acsalaska.net>

After seeing Brandon's new IC9700 (which he used roving for the 
contest), I decided it would look good in my shack.? Ordered it from 
DXEngineering, today (may take a week for delivery).? The IC9700 is 
2m-100w, 432-75w, 1296-10w.? I will still use my K3 on 144, 432, 1296 
for SSB/eme with DEMI transverters.? The main use of the IC9700 will be 
FM/SSB on 144 and 432, plus satellite, and packet/APRS.

It will replace my FT-736R (144&432 bands installed).? The FT-736R has 
done well, though it dates back to the early days of digital VFO's.? I 
will sell the FT-736R (will be listed on Swap Net).? Will give priority 
to keep it in AK (by pre-paid shipping).

The FT-736R is all-mode 25w radio.? It is capable of 50/222/1296 with 
optional band modules (not supplied).

73, Ed - KL7UW

NC AK VHF Saturday Net


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Tue Jun 15 12:58:01 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:58:01 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Radio coming to KL7UW
Message-ID: <b2fb4676-c1d4-fe8f-eaf2-9ace14316ce4@acsalaska.net>

After seeing Brandon's new IC9700 (which he used roving for the 
contest), I decided it would look good in my shack.? Ordered it from 
DXEngineering, today (may take a week for delivery).

It will replace my FT-736R (144&432 units installed).? The FT-736R has 
done well, though it dates back to the early days of digital VFO's.? I 
will sell the FT-736R (but made private offer until next Saturday so its 
not listed until then).? Will give priority to keep it in AK (by 
pre-paid shipping).

The FT-736R is all-mode 25w radio.? The IC9700 is 2m-100w, 432-75w, 
1296-10w.

I will still use my K3 on 144, 432, 1296 for SSB/eme with DEMI 
transverters.? The main use of the IC9700 will be FM/SSB on 144 and 432, 
plus satellite, and packet/APRS.

73, Ed - KL7UW

NC AK VHF Saturday Net


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Tue Jun 15 13:16:57 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:16:57 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Radio coming to KL7UW
In-Reply-To: <b2fb4676-c1d4-fe8f-eaf2-9ace14316ce4@acsalaska.net>
References: <b2fb4676-c1d4-fe8f-eaf2-9ace14316ce4@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <93234f2a-060a-1be0-15eb-babc5a6a5b76@acsalaska.net>

Sorry this was a dupe.? The FT-736R price is $550.00 (PayPal accepted or 
by check).

On 6/15/2021 8:58 AM, Ed Cole wrote:
> After seeing Brandon's new IC9700 (which he used roving for the 
> contest), I decided it would look good in my shack.? Ordered it from 
> DXEngineering, today (may take a week for delivery).
>
> It will replace my FT-736R (144&432 units installed).? The FT-736R has 
> done well, though it dates back to the early days of digital VFO's.? I 
> will sell the FT-736R (but made private offer until next Saturday so 
> its not listed until then).? Will give priority to keep it in AK (by 
> pre-paid shipping).
>
> The FT-736R is all-mode 25w radio.? The IC9700 is 2m-100w, 432-75w, 
> 1296-10w.
>
> I will still use my K3 on 144, 432, 1296 for SSB/eme with DEMI 
> transverters.? The main use of the IC9700 will be FM/SSB on 144 and 
> 432, plus satellite, and packet/APRS.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> NC AK VHF Saturday Net
>
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Tue Jun 15 17:58:24 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:58:24 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Radio coming to KL7UW
In-Reply-To: <93234f2a-060a-1be0-15eb-babc5a6a5b76@acsalaska.net>
References: <b2fb4676-c1d4-fe8f-eaf2-9ace14316ce4@acsalaska.net>
	<93234f2a-060a-1be0-15eb-babc5a6a5b76@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <5a029222-b839-b669-7824-3f89139b100a@acsalaska.net>

SOLD to KL7WK, Homer, AK

On 6/15/2021 9:16 AM, Ed Cole wrote:
> Sorry this was a dupe.? The FT-736R price is $550.00 (PayPal accepted 
> or by check).
>
> On 6/15/2021 8:58 AM, Ed Cole wrote:
>> After seeing Brandon's new IC9700 (which he used roving for the 
>> contest), I decided it would look good in my shack.? Ordered it from 
>> DXEngineering, today (may take a week for delivery).
>>
>> It will replace my FT-736R (144&432 units installed).? The FT-736R 
>> has done well, though it dates back to the early days of digital 
>> VFO's.? I will sell the FT-736R (but made private offer until next 
>> Saturday so its not listed until then).? Will give priority to keep 
>> it in AK (by pre-paid shipping).
>>
>> The FT-736R is all-mode 25w radio.? The IC9700 is 2m-100w, 432-75w, 
>> 1296-10w.
>>
>> I will still use my K3 on 144, 432, 1296 for SSB/eme with DEMI 
>> transverters.? The main use of the IC9700 will be FM/SSB on 144 and 
>> 432, plus satellite, and packet/APRS.
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>>
>> NC AK VHF Saturday Net
>>
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Wed Jun 16 13:58:38 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:58:38 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Logs from June ARRL VHF Contest
Message-ID: <2325542b-53c5-a484-74b1-5437699fa27d@acsalaska.net>

June VHF Contest logs are due ten days after the event: *0259 UTC June 
24, 2020*. (Wed 9/23 7:59 pm Pacific)


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Wed Jun 16 14:03:51 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:03:51 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Fwd:  Logs from June ARRL VHF Contest
In-Reply-To: <2325542b-53c5-a484-74b1-5437699fa27d@acsalaska.net>
References: <2325542b-53c5-a484-74b1-5437699fa27d@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <5c2e71c3-d4a6-0833-569a-0f2ef606a326@acsalaska.net>

Of course this is June 23, 2021 in local time 6:59 AKDST



-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	[AK-VHF] Logs from June ARRL VHF Contest
Date: 	Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:58:38 -0800
From: 	Ed Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: 	AK-VHF <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net>



June VHF Contest logs are due ten days after the event: *0259 UTC June 
24, 2020*. (Wed 9/23 7:59 pm Pacific)

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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Jun 19 00:22:12 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:22:12 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 19 June - 144.200 USB
Message-ID: <604c88cf-3ec9-6259-0ffe-045a9c3e7bb1@acsalaska.net>

The net will begin at 9:30 am on 144.200 USB.? I also monitor 223.50 FM

Summer begins on Sunday (solstice) and also dad's day!

Next weekend is FD.? I will probably operate 6m FT8 after helping my 
local club set up.? Rented a man-lift on Monday so may have use of my 
two 7-element 6m yagi's and maybe the second KLM11 (on 2m), again.? 
Also, a new IC9700 is supposed to arrive in Monday's mail.? I sold my 
FT-736R on Wed. to Homer ham - Tom, NL7WK.

I have two amplifiers to sell:

RF Concepts 2-317: 30w-in. 150w-out on 144-148 MHz, $250+shipping

RF Concepts 4-310: 30w-in, 100w-out on 430-450 MHz. $250+shipping

I accept PayPal or check

73, Ed - KL7UW


From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Sat Jun 19 03:39:43 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:39:43 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Contest Postings
Message-ID: <vQRzmhAAWe9rC2k7PS5WzigeasYYFR0b33Yo6jo-EpXVuet6wyCZQzxZbrMzJL1VM25caukw1Zznp5JOoDCJr8xZ9NB84Bg55ENqgKprqgQ=@protonmail.com>

Hello Group,
There are a few new postings on the club blog: https://kl7vhf.org/blog/.

We had a really good turnout for the June VHF contest, especially on the UHF bands. Operators are definitely setting up more in the way of antennas and gear, which is great for events.

Brandon Clark, KL7BSC
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Jun 19 16:53:18 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:53:18 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 19 June - 144.200 USB
In-Reply-To: <604c88cf-3ec9-6259-0ffe-045a9c3e7bb1@acsalaska.net>
References: <604c88cf-3ec9-6259-0ffe-045a9c3e7bb1@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <cd541013-aebb-06c7-89c0-2ef2ea12077f@acsalaska.net>

Net Report:

144.200:

KL7H - S9+15 dB

WL7BER - S6

KL6M - S7

223.50:

KL7H - 2bars

On 6/18/2021 8:22 PM, Ed Cole wrote:
> The net will begin at 9:30 am on 144.200 USB.? I also monitor 223.50 FM
>
> Summer begins on Sunday (solstice) and also dad's day!
>
> Next weekend is FD.? I will probably operate 6m FT8 after helping my 
> local club set up.? Rented a man-lift on Monday so may have use of my 
> two 7-element 6m yagi's and maybe the second KLM11 (on 2m), again.? 
> Also, a new IC9700 is supposed to arrive in Monday's mail.? I sold my 
> FT-736R on Wed. to Homer ham - Tom, NL7WK.
>
> I have two amplifiers to sell:
>
> RF Concepts 2-317: 30w-in. 150w-out on 144-148 MHz, $250+shipping
>
> RF Concepts 4-310: 30w-in, 100w-out on 430-450 MHz. $250+shipping
>
> I accept PayPal or check
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sat Jun 19 17:58:18 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:58:18 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] Fwd:  NET: 19 June - 144.200 USB
In-Reply-To: <cd541013-aebb-06c7-89c0-2ef2ea12077f@acsalaska.net>
References: <cd541013-aebb-06c7-89c0-2ef2ea12077f@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <e1a8d111-cafb-be58-cc2a-7817b9f178d4@acsalaska.net>

*Note: *No Net on June-26 due to Field Day that weekend. Net will resume 
on July 3rd on 144.200

KL7UW



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Subject: 	Re: [AK-VHF] NET: 19 June - 144.200 USB
Date: 	Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:53:18 -0800
From: 	Ed Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
To: 	ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net
CC: 	kl6m at arrl.net, al7jx at icloud.com, kl7jd at alaska.net, Max Carpenter 
<wa7b at aol.com>



Net Report:

144.200:

KL7H - S9+15 dB

WL7BER - S6

KL6M - S7

223.50:

KL7H - 2bars

On 6/18/2021 8:22 PM, Ed Cole wrote:
> The net will begin at 9:30 am on 144.200 USB.? I also monitor 223.50 FM
>
> Summer begins on Sunday (solstice) and also dad's day!
>
> Next weekend is FD.? I will probably operate 6m FT8 after helping my 
> local club set up.? Rented a man-lift on Monday so may have use of my 
> two 7-element 6m yagi's and maybe the second KLM11 (on 2m), again.? 
> Also, a new IC9700 is supposed to arrive in Monday's mail.? I sold my 
> FT-736R on Wed. to Homer ham - Tom, NL7WK.
>
> I have two amplifiers to sell:
>
> RF Concepts 2-317: 30w-in. 150w-out on 144-148 MHz, $250+shipping
>
> RF Concepts 4-310: 30w-in, 100w-out on 430-450 MHz. $250+shipping
>
> I accept PayPal or check
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
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From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Mon Jun 21 12:32:47 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:32:47 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] Field Day Plans
Message-ID: <ndNhZ_XC4OugFuguiLsle7DpC4EcimiFSYmaA_ZPrnMZnNZscGTNKt5xspqSELXIjyKENhKsSHVGh15M6MYP8YcqD9fIvLz1VsHbiBbCVMc=@protonmail.com>

Good morning group,
This Saturday I'm going to be trying for a POTA three-fer, activating three park units over the course of the day:

- 1000: Summit Lake State Recreation Site (K-7224)
- 1330: Nancy Lake State Recreation Area (K-7220)
- 1600: Montana Creek State Recreation Site (K-7219)

As always with POTA, the times are a little approximate. With all the field day activity going on it should be a great day to activate new locations, and it is a way to hand out contacts to the field day stations as well. Win-win!

I'm going to operate primarily on 40 and 20 meters, mostly SSB. I may try 80 meters in the evening, but my loaded vertical doesn't tune that band particularly well.
In field day style I'll also be trying some PSK31, RTTY, and MFSK16, depending on where the action is at. Keep an eye on the waterfall.
Hope to hear everyone on-air,

Brandon Clark, KL7BSC
https://brandonclarklabs.com/

From KL7BSC at protonmail.com  Wed Jun 23 14:28:08 2021
From: KL7BSC at protonmail.com (Brandon Clark)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:28:08 +0000
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Antennas
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Hello group,

I wanted to let everyone know about some new antennas going up at my place (Anchorage) in the next few weeks. I'm going to be standing up Yagi antennas on 2 M, 70 cm, and 23 cm. Those will all be in vertical orientation.

I'm also going to add a 6 M antenna set for horizontal polarization. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to use a 2-element or 4-element antenna for that band. I have a lightweight two-element one I've used for roving, and am building a 4-element antenna after field day. It will probably depend on what it seems like the rotator can handle.

With some luck I'll be in a good position to get on the Saturday nets from home. Right now I'm very limited with what I can do from home, so the new setup should help considerably.

I'm also thinking about running some digital modes for fun either before or after the Saturday net. Stay tuned for updates once I get the antennas up.

Brandon

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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Wed Jun 23 15:58:50 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:58:50 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Antennas
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Brandon,

Good show (as the Brits would say)!? I'd try to put up the 4-element at 
home and keep your 2-element for roving.? With addition of the 144, 432, 
and 1296 band antennas you should be able to operate from home with your 
IC-9700.

As you know, I just bought a IC-9700 for my station (which replaces my 
FT-736R - sold to Tom-NL7WK in Homer).? I have the 2m and 70cm band 
programmed.? Still need to set up my tower boxes with amplifiers and 
antennas for 432, 927.50, and 1.2 MHz.? Only have the dual-band vertical 
and KLM11 yagi for 2m working at present (still have work to do at 
45-feet on the tower).

Good news is with the IC-9700 I will be able to operate both 1294-FM and 
1296-SSB.

As result I am selling two of my RF Concepts amps:? RFC2-317* (150w) and 
RFC4-310 (100w).? Both require 30w for full output, but work well with 
20-25w at slightly lower output.? Asking $250 each plus $15.50 
shipping.? I accept PayPal or check.? *Has fan cooling.

These will be advertised on Pac NW VHF reflector and the mw reflector 
and maybe the Amsat reflector.? Giving Alaskan's first chance on them 
(they are listed on the Swap Net site).

I have other amps at these rated outputs so excess to my needs.

On 6/23/2021 10:28 AM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
> Hello group,
>
> I wanted to let everyone know about some new antennas going up at my place (Anchorage) in the next few weeks. I'm going to be standing up Yagi antennas on 2 M, 70 cm, and 23 cm. Those will all be in vertical orientation.
>
> I'm also going to add a 6 M antenna set for horizontal polarization. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to use a 2-element or 4-element antenna for that band. I have a lightweight two-element one I've used for roving, and am building a 4-element antenna after field day. It will probably depend on what it seems like the rotator can handle.
>
> With some luck I'll be in a good position to get on the Saturday nets from home. Right now I'm very limited with what I can do from home, so the new setup should help considerably.
>
> I'm also thinking about running some digital modes for fun either before or after the Saturday net. Stay tuned for updates once I get the antennas up.
>
> Brandon
>
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From tom at telmore.com  Wed Jun 23 22:08:40 2021
From: tom at telmore.com (Tom Elmore)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:08:40 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] New Antennas
In-Reply-To: <16c1118d-3c60-6fc9-3202-78a14b8b70dd@acsalaska.net>
References: <16c1118d-3c60-6fc9-3202-78a14b8b70dd@acsalaska.net>
Message-ID: <38A11A47-8248-436D-BE9E-C4E85F28D5D9@telmore.com>

Brandon what part of town are you in now. What are you using for feedline for 1296 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 23, 2021, at 11:59 AM, Ed Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Brandon,
> 
> Good show (as the Brits would say)!  I'd try to put up the 4-element at home and keep your 2-element for roving.  With addition of the 144, 432, and 1296 band antennas you should be able to operate from home with your IC-9700.
> 
> As you know, I just bought a IC-9700 for my station (which replaces my FT-736R - sold to Tom-NL7WK in Homer).  I have the 2m and 70cm band programmed.  Still need to set up my tower boxes with amplifiers and antennas for 432, 927.50, and 1.2 MHz.  Only have the dual-band vertical and KLM11 yagi for 2m working at present (still have work to do at 45-feet on the tower).
> 
> Good news is with the IC-9700 I will be able to operate both 1294-FM and 1296-SSB.
> 
> As result I am selling two of my RF Concepts amps:  RFC2-317* (150w) and RFC4-310 (100w).  Both require 30w for full output, but work well with 20-25w at slightly lower output.  Asking $250 each plus $15.50 shipping.  I accept PayPal or check.  *Has fan cooling.
> 
> These will be advertised on Pac NW VHF reflector and the mw reflector and maybe the Amsat reflector.  Giving Alaskan's first chance on them (they are listed on the Swap Net site).
> 
> I have other amps at these rated outputs so excess to my needs.
> 
>> On 6/23/2021 10:28 AM, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
>> Hello group,
>> 
>> I wanted to let everyone know about some new antennas going up at my place (Anchorage) in the next few weeks. I'm going to be standing up Yagi antennas on 2 M, 70 cm, and 23 cm. Those will all be in vertical orientation.
>> 
>> I'm also going to add a 6 M antenna set for horizontal polarization. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to use a 2-element or 4-element antenna for that band. I have a lightweight two-element one I've used for roving, and am building a 4-element antenna after field day. It will probably depend on what it seems like the rotator can handle.
>> 
>> With some luck I'll be in a good position to get on the Saturday nets from home. Right now I'm very limited with what I can do from home, so the new setup should help considerably.
>> 
>> I'm also thinking about running some digital modes for fun either before or after the Saturday net. Stay tuned for updates once I get the antennas up.
>> 
>> Brandon
>> 
>> Sent from ProtonMail mobile
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From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Fri Jun 25 16:44:33 2021
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Ed Cole)
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:44:33 -0800
Subject: [AK-VHF] NET: 26 June - 146.52 FM
Message-ID: <c470ef64-21e5-1dbb-675f-4f1faf54c200@acsalaska.net>

Well, last minute plans scrubbed the Moosehorn ARC FD, so ...

I will hold the net at 9:30 am on 146.52 FM (unofficial, but if not 
involved in FD join us), plus I will have 223.50 FM monitoring.

This IS the first opportunity for me to run the net with my new Icom 
9700.? Changes underway to incorporate the new radio into my station (in 
progress).

I'm going to try raising a 20m dipole to operate FT8 from home during FD 
(also 50.313).? My triband yagi is not loading even using my auto-tuner 
so may be junk status.? 80/40m dipole is fine and I may try working 
Brandon-KL7BSC for his POTA journey.? K3 + 100w 80-15m, 80w 10&6m.

