[NLRS] Looking for 5 more stations this weekend

[Paul Husby]

Hey gang, last year NLRS managed 20 entries for the January VHF, up from 
15 the year before.  Can we make it to 25 this time?  Back in 1999 we 
had ...37... (WOW!), so it is certainly possible.  Entries are an 
important way to show interest and support for our aspect of the hobby, 
and getting a log in has never been easier, so please make an effort to 
get on and send in an entry!

There is some good activity planned for this weekend.  Check the 
spreadsheet to see who will be out and about for the contest:

http://tinyurl.com/VHFss2016

Bruce and Janice will be around the 33/34/43/44 corner on Saturday, as 
will Mel & Carol.  Bruce & Janice will move down to the 42/43/52/53 
corner on Sunday.  Wyatt will make an epic run starting in NW Ohio, and 
then back more in our neighborhood on Sunday, hitting an incredible 17 
grids.

Everyone is invited to use the regional spotting page that my son built 
for us at:

http://www.w0uc.com/spots.html

Fixed stations can enter spotting info right there, and rovers can also 
access it by SMS text to 612-440-SPOT (612-440-7768).  Yes, you are 
welcome to spot yourself!  For a fixed station out in the boondocks, 
announce where you are calling CQ and I can guarantee you will get 
answers!  We will also announce when rovers hit new grids (though all 
those folks listed above are very good at keeping to schedule!)  Do make 
use of the new rules, the intent is to increase activity and make the 
contest more fun for everyone.

If you can only get on for a bit, use the spotting page to let us know 
when you are on, and you will get more answers!  (Post a frequency away 
from 144.200, and you will find that people are watching, and are not 
crystal controlled!)  Also, remember to check the FM channels and give 
some encouragement to the folks there.

73
Paul W0UC
EN44HamRadio

see you at Aurora '16, April 23
and at Central States - Rochester - July 28-31


If you can only get on for a bit, use the spotting page to let us know 
when you are on, and you will get more answers