[InHam] [Fwd: [SMC] Happy New Year, and 146.43 FM net is *ON* tonight -- 8:30pm]

[Dan Evans]

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Subject: 	[SMC] Happy New Year, and 146.43 FM net is *ON* tonight -- 8:30pm
Date: 	Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:46:19 -0600
From: 	Todd Sprinkmann <sprinkies at excel.net>
To: 	badgercontesters at mailman.qth.net, SMC at w9smc.com



  Hello BC and SMC,

  Here's what I just sent out to about 40 local guys who get on 
and play in the MRAC FM Simplex contest (Sunday, Feb. 8th).  

  Hope to hear some of you guys check in tonight, as well.  

  Happy New Year, 73,
  Todd   KC9BQA  


 >>I hope many of you are able to say hello to the FM Simplex
net tonight.  After a break for Christmas Day, we're back at it
tonight at 8:30pm.  Make it a New Year's Resolution to listen
in or say hello when you are able.

   The idea behind this net is that there isn't nearly enough
activity on 2 meters, and especially away from the repeaters.
Meaning either on SSB near 144.200, or on the common FM
simplex channels.  It's also a good idea to test your equipment's
range, and work stations directly from time to time.

  So many hams moan about how nobody ever gets on the air
anymore.  Well... help me make a difference!  That's why we
have the nets.  To have activity on the air.

   We also have 2 contesting opportunities on the horizon.
ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes is on the weekend of
Jan 17-18th.  From 1pm Saturday until 10pm Sunday.  We
need both fixed (home) stations and rovers for both of
these contests.  Contests are only fun if there's plenty of 
activity.

   Shortly after that, there's the MRAC FM Simplex contest,
on the afternoon of Sunday, February 8th.

   So if you have interest in contesting ( like me ) then this is
a very good time to become radio-active and beat cabin
fever.  You'll also be able to get your feet wet now, before
the more active contest season sets in come summertime.

   Unless you totally ignore these emails of mine, you know
that I'm a strong advocate for the FM stations getting involved
in VHF/UHF contesting.  The sheer number of FM stations
can make contesting very exciting, IF -- IF -- some of you
guys take a personal interest in promoting it amongst your
radio buddies.

    Enough of that for now -- let's have a good net tonight.
You certainly don't have to be a contester to enjoy the net.
Everyone is welcome to say hello.

    See you at 8:30pm.

    As always, any questions or comments, feel free to email.

    73,
    Todd   KC9BQA   EN63     40 N of Milwaukee 



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73
Dan
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