[NLRS] [BC'ers] 222 mhz sprint

[Larry Peterson]

I was in touch with hams out east this morning. Had lots of 2m FT8 contacts (plus a bit of SSB & 902 & 1296 QSOs).  

So I asked what they would do with FT8 on 222, since it is undefined.  

They much prefer 222.074 MHz, which is what I’ll now use tomorrow night.

Some said that we should stay away from 222.174 digital because they are up there doing some FM work during the contest.

I have our wedding anniversary tomorrow....so probably home by 7 pm for 222 Spring SSB...then to FT8 at 8 pm while also on our local 6m FM net at the same time...and then maybe back to 125cm SSB at 9 pm.

For skeds, text me at 920-915-4499 or check on the ON4KST chat site.  

73,

Larry WA9TT

> On Apr 15, 2019, at 9:39 AM, Gary Bargholz <n9uur-r at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello
> 
> Given the preference for FT8 using ³74² on most of the HF bandsŠ
> I too agree that on 220 you will find FT8 on either 222.074  or  222.174
> as Larry said.
> 
> I plan to listen to both a bitŠ as see where others may be.
> 
> Gary N9UUR
> 
> On 4/14/19, 6:43 PM, "Larry Peterson"
> <badgercontesters-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of
> larrychipin at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I am going to be on, too, but somewhat limited.  There is no standard FT8
>> calling frequency.   I was planning on asking some of the MI & OH guys
>> what they think on the ON4KST Chat site.
>> 
>> They tend to 432.174 on 70cm instead of the published 432.500 FT8 calling
>> frequency...so I wonder if they will opt for 222.174 MHz.  Right now I
>> have 222.074 programmed into my ICOM 7100, but may end up changing after
>> I hear from them.
>> 
>> Larry WA9TT
>> 
>>> On Apr 14, 2019, at 6:14 PM, Marshall Pochay <wd9exd at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I will be on from Home QTH EN61 using a beat up m2 7ele beam and the 2
>>> meter halo I used for the 2 meter sprint, Just 25 watts. I will be using
>>> traditional and digital modes (FT8) Anybody know what the 222 mhz ft8
>>> freq is, Thanks, 73 Marshall WD9EXD
> 
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