[NLRS] January VHF & Minnesota QSO Party

[Jon Platt]

Hello NLRS land..The ARRL January VHF contest is next weekend, January 16-17.  As I recall, last year we had some fairly good 6m propagation.  Given its January, the higher bands are always a challenge, but that is why they have higher points assigned to them.  While the digital modes have come to dominate, especially on 6m, don't forget that many op's can still be found on SSB, FM and CW too, so once and a while take a break from the waterfall screen and give a call on one of the other modes.  Also, post your plans to Paul's Upper Midwest activity page at https://tinyurl.com/VHFss2021..W0ZQ will be on to pass out some Q's and maybe, weather permitting, to make some uW Q's as well.  We will be keeping an eye on the weather to see if we can deploy the rover in some limited fashion.  ..Following the VHF contest, on Saturday Feb 6, is the Minnesota QSO Party (MnQP).  Yes, its not VHF, but its good to dabble in the dark side from time to time.  So disconnect your IF rig from your transverter and give the MnQP a try.  The contest runs from 8am to 6pm and the contest exchange is your name and county, like "Jon in Hennepin".  Full rules at  https://www.w0aa.org/mn-qso-party/ or ask me.  Check out the  Activity Map as well.  ..73, JonW0ZQ