[NLRS] W9FZ/R rove for WIVUCH on Friday night July 15th

[Bruce Richardson]

Hey, I know you'll get plenty of VHF on the weekend with the CQ-VHF
contest.  But if you aren't busy with a Fish Fry and Horseshoes on
Friday night, consider getting a bit of VHF fun while I activate four
Northern Wisconsin Counties.  I wanted to do Thursday but I think
Friday will have less rain.

http://wivuch.com

We don't have to exchange counties during our contacts, but I like to
if we can and sigs are strong enough.  On CW, I'll often use a
3-letter abbreviation of the county.  But if sigs are real weak, we'll
just exchange grids.

I have not located my spots yet. And there will be a bit more driving
involved than the other two recent WIVUCH activity nights.  While I'm
driving/relocating, I hope you all will work each other, ragchew, and
poke out in other directions to see what you can find.

I'm expecting only an hour will be needed to work those who are on the
air and looking.

Friday evening July 15th  Calling on 144.190  (carry to 50.190,
222.100, and 432.100 for band-counties)

2200Z - 2300Z  Florence County SW corner of county
0000Z - 0100Z  Forest County  SW of Crandon
0130Z - 0230Z  Langlade County  N of Antigo
0300Z - 0400Z  Oneida County SE corner of county

I won't start earlier than 22Z and if I can get ahead of schedule, I
will. I don't want to keep all of us up too late if it's not
necessary.

For activity like this, you can call me on my cell at 651-491-1077
(cell service permitting) if needed.  But the QSO will require its
needed elements to be a good one.

To my mind, the WIVUCH program is perfect for the experienced,
long-time VHF'er who already has all the grids worked. Collecting
counties gives you a reason to get back on the air and have some
increased activity.

Even if you detest collecting counties, I hope you'll get on the air
on Friday night and see how well our signals combat the foilage and
terrain of Wisconsin.

Thanks and I'll be looking for you on the air.
I'll be chirping (w9fz-15 and puppy dog symbol) APRS and you can
follow me at:
http://aprs.fi/?call=w9fz-15

73
Bruce Richardson W9FZ/R