[NLRS] Fwd: VHF during Field Day? What our your plans?

[Zack Widup]

A few years ago I set up 50, 144 and 432 MHz. I worked some people on 6m
but heard nothing on the other bands. There was a big opening from here
into Texas on 6m on Sunday morning that weekend. I might do 6m again this
year.

73, Zack W9SZ



On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:16 AM, Doug Reed <n0nas at amsat.org> wrote:

>
>
> I am not involved in planning, but the combined Mining and St Paul Radio
> Club
> Field Day operation in Oakdale last year did have 6M. It was pretty
> dead most of the time and if it was possible to add a 2M beam on top
> of the 6M beam, there would be plenty of time to pick up a few points
> on that band too. The rig was a barefoot FT-847 so I wouldn't expect
> more than 50W on 2M.
>
> If your club is unsure about adding VHF, just remind them that it
> doesn't count in their band count for category, so it is a freebie if
> anyone takes the time to setup and operate it. And if they want to go
> for the points, they may be able to get the satellite bonus too.
>
> 73, Doug Reed, N0NAS.
>
> On 5/14/13, Jim Froemke <jim.k0mhc at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > We can only hope for better 6 meter propagation this year during field
> day
> > (June 22 & 23). So, who's-in with what bands and where will you be
> located?
> >
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