[InHam] [Fwd: [IndyHamRadio] GET READY FOR THE UPCOMING ARRL JUNE VHF QSO PARTY]

[Dan Evans]

 >When operating on VHF, Kutzko said that your Maidenhead grid square is
 >the common geographical information exchanged. For complete information
 >on grid squares and how to tell what grid square you are in, visit the
 >ARRL's web site <http://www.arrl.org/locate/gridinfo.html>.

Also, don't be afraid to ask the other op.  The experienced ops will probably be able to tell you from your location which grid you are in.  It is pretty common to work someone who doesn't know their grid, and most of us are more than happy to help out a new guy:-)


>Most SSB activity will take place between 50.125 MHz and 50.250 MHz. If
>conditions are exceptional, Kutzko said you may hear signals above
>50.250: "CW signals can be found from 50.100 MHz to 50.080 or so. The
>frequencies between 50.100 and 50.125 MHz are a 'DX Window,' meaning it
>is reserved for QSOs between W/VE and DX stations. Please do not make
>stateside-to-stateside QSOs in the DX Window."


Also, cross mode QSO's are common, and legal, on VHF.  If you hear someone calling CQ but can't get their attention, try calling them with CW.  Don't be afraid to use CW in the "SSB portion of the band".


Be aware there are often "peak times" during the contest.  Early to mid morning, and evenings tend to have the most activity.  But a band opening at any time will bring everyone out to play!

Band openings on 6 tend to reduce the activity on 2m.  Unless 2 meters opens as well, then it gets real fun:-)


VHF contesting is a blast.  If you haven't tried it, get on and make a few QSO's.  It's a whole different world from HF contesting.

I'll be Rover in EM68, EM78, EM69, and EM79 in southern Indiana.  Can't afford the gas for more!  I'll have a big signal on 6,2, and 432.

Hope to work you!


73
Dan
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Mark Thompson wrote:
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> *GET READY FOR THE UPCOMING ARRL JUNE VHF QSO PARTY*
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