[ILQSO] W9GRS operations

[Simpson, Troy]

Good Morning All!

We tested out the mobile antenna and battery set up during the ILQP in
anticipation of this week's School Club Round-up (SCR).  Using a borrowed
Tarheel II, we had difficulty tuning it to 40m and we couldn't hear
anything on 20m.  The battery provided power enough to get a signal out as
we tested it with the base antenna as well.  We managed a few qso's with
close ones using the mobile/battery combo and called it a day.

Anyway, W9GRS will attempt mobile operations during SCR on Wednesday as we
have a field trip to Turkey Run S.P. in Indiana.  Mounting the antenna on
our "yellow charter" (school bus) should help with the tuning issues on
40m.  Our plan is to be on air around 16:00UTC for about an hour.  We will
be using the callsign *W9GRS/9 *for the Indiana operations.  We will still
be in the very sought after school multi as well.

I will try to spot us on DXsummit if I can get a decent cell signal.  We
will focus on 40m, but might try 20m if we can't get it to go.

We will also be on air after school today as we introduce a new group of
students to the different modes.  We will be on 20m primarily.  If you
see/hear us give us a call!

73's from the Flatlands of Illinois!

-Troy W9KVR and W9GRS Crew

-- 
Troy J. Simpson

Science Instructor - Glenn Raymond School
Head Coach Girls Track & Field - Watseka Community High School
Twitter:  @GRS_Science
Watseka, IL