[AK-VHF] Fwd: [PNWVHFS] Re: Grid Square importance on HF

[Ed Cole]

FYI

6m is much overlooked band for Alakans.  Using FT8 for weak signals and 
MSK144 for meteor scatter, it can be done the minimal stations.

Just about any HF radio includes 6m and typically runs 100w.  Add a 
three element yagi or even a Moxon and you can use these modes to work 
several hundreds of miles (everyday).

Often when 80m or 40m is not working, 6m will do the same path.  But if 
you never try it then there is no one to work.  Think about that.

During sporatic-E season (Apr-Aug) I have worked into the Pacific NW 
and farther with 70w and a 3-element yagi using FT8.

Want more info: https://kl7vhf.org/

Ed - KL7UW
now with 7-element yagi + 1000w (it does eme, too)


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Subject: 	[PNWVHFS] Re: Grid Square importance on HF
Date: 	Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:05:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: 	'NL7B Ken' via PNWVHFS <pnwvhfs at googlegroups.com>
Reply-To: 	nl7binbp64 at yahoo.com
To: 	PNWVHFS <pnwvhfs at googlegroups.com>



Hi Peter,
You may find more activity on HF, but I'd encourage you to take a 6m 
antenna for intrastate QSOs. A few of us here are always interested in 
activating new AK grids on 6. BP64 to AP74 and AP74 should be easily 
achievable (ft8 or msk144), and you should have a path down toward 
Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula as well. The Koyuk Airport would  work 
well for a path to Fairbanks. I've scoped out good portable spots in 
Nome as well during recent visits there. If you have the time for a 
little adventure, you can also drive to 3 other grids from Nome - AP64, 
AP65, AP75 (wx and road conditions permitting).

Earlier this summer, I traveled to Fort Yukon in BP76 for a work trip, 
and took a radio and 6m 3-el yagi. Worked one station, John KL7HBK, but 
it was worth it. Lots of rare grid opportunities in AK! I think a dipole 
or even halo would be adequate. If you do decide to try 6m, let me know.

For HF, Donn KL7DG lives in Kotlik, AP83, and is very active. He might 
be a good contact.

Have a good trip!

Ken
NL7B
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 9:15:49 AM UTC-8 
peter.f... at gmail.com wrote:

     Hi All,

     Do major grid square designators (e.g. CN87) mean much to HF
     operators?  I know satellite operators care and rare grid squares
     are highly desirable even for satellite contacts.

     The reason I ask is if weather conditions permit, I'll be traveling
     from Seattle to Nome (grid AP74) then on to Koyuk, AK (AP94) and
     possibly making it up to AP95 next week and into the weekend.  I'll
     be there for a work project and pretty busy while I am there but I
     should have some down time and may have room for a radio or two in
     my bags.

     I know it is extremely rare that a ham would be in the region (both
     grid AP94 and AP95 have a population 400-600) and I'm toying with
     either bringing my KX2 for some 20m or 40m SSB attempts, or looking
     to borrow an Arrow or Elk Yagi for some satellite attempts in an
     effort to support folks who chase rare activations/contacts.

     Anyone in the PNW VHF group have some thoughts on this?

     Peter, K3OG

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