[NLRS] VHF Contest/Training Info and Guides

[W. S. Mitchell]

Greetings,
  The Bloomington Amateur Radio Association, and the Bloomington
Communications Group (RACES) are going to be on the air with FM (at
least) for the September VHF contest.  If you can, please look for
these stations and help them get some experience with FM simplex and
with contesting.  See details below, and watch for AE0EE-7 on APRS.

Attachments linkified:
https://inquisitiverockhopper.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/ae0ee_vhf_quickstart.pdf
https://inquisitiverockhopper.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/ae0ee_contest_intro.pdf

Also, I'd be happy to hear feedback and suggestions about the contesting guides.

Regards,
  Bill
AE0EE

On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 8:27 PM, W. S. Mitchell <wsmitchell3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
>   Here are details about the upcoming September VHF contest
> (9/12-9/13) FM focus times, as well as a pair of documents to help you
> get started if you're new to VHF contests.  Let's get a bunch of
> stations on the air!
>
> There are three FM focus times (in CDT): 4:00-4:30 PM Saturday,
> 8:30-9:00 AM Sunday, and 4:00-4:30 PM Sunday.  Try to be on at these
> times to maximize the likelihood of finding another station nearby.
>
> Frequencies: 146.550 MHz FM (primary), 146.580 MHz FM, 446.000 MHz FM.
> Start on 146.55, and move to 446.00 from there.
>
> Don't forget to read the rules:
> http://www.arrl.org/september-vhf
>
>   Attached are two guides.  The quickstart is a 2-page guide for those
> using a handheld 2m/70cm rig, while the contest intro is longer and
> covers a few more advanced station configurations, techniques, and
> rationale.
>
> Feel free to forward this information and these operating guides.  The
> more stations who participate, the more fun these contests are, and
> the more familiar we all become with how our equipment works.
>
> Regards,
>   Bill
> AE0EE