[FPARC] Fw: Fwd: [PBC ARES] Welcome Technicians to HF Weekend.

[Arthur Lindell]

This is from Sherri: W4STB
 
:::Got this from another group I belong to. Sounds like a good idea 
to me.:::
 
Below is a draft announcement to encourage Technicians to get on HF, 
and
the rest of us to be there to talk with them. This is an outstanding
opportunity to welcome new hams into the fold!
 
If there is a better 10 meter frequency for your area, by all means
modify that or any other portion of the announcement that you wish, 
but
please spread the word and encourage Technicians in your area to
discover the exciting world of HF!
 
>>>> Welcome Technicians to HF Weekend! <<<<<
 
To celebrate their arrival and welcome Technician class licensees to 
HF,
Friday, February 23, 2007 through Sunday, February 25, 2007 has been
designated as "Welcome Technicians to HF Weekend"! Of the 655,129 US
Amateur Radio licensees, 323,443 (49%) are Technicians, so the 
number of
potential HF operators will effectively double overnight!
 
Most Technicians will probably be eager to explore their new 10-meter
phone privileges first. Since we are at the bottom of the cycle and 
sky
wave contacts may be difficult on 10 meters, all hams are encouraged 
to
monitor 28327.5 kHz USB and 28365 kHz USB throughout the weekend to 
contact and welcome as many
Technician licensees as possible.
 
While Technicians can operate SSB anywhere between 28.300 and 28.500,
setting a "meeting" frequency will increase the likelihood of 
successful
contacts and a positive first impression of HF if the band isn't 
open.
Of course, if the band is open, calling CQ anywhere in the sub band 
will
likely yield positive results!
 
This is a great opportunity to encourage new hams and do a 
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If you can read this, thank a teacher.... If
you are reading it in
English thank a Veteran.
Thanks for reading this & have a great day!
73 Art W4ZEF