[South Florida DX Association] ARRL 2003 Frequency Measuring Test Set

[Bill Marx]

SB QST @ ARL $ARLB063
> ARLB063 ARRL 2003 Frequency Measuring Test Set
> 
> ZCZC AG63
> QST de W1AW  
> ARRL Bulletin 63  ARLB063
> From ARRL Headquarters  
> Newington CT  November 17, 2003
> To all radio amateurs 
> 
> SB QST ARL ARLB063
> ARLB063 ARRL 2003 Frequency Measuring Test Set
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> The 2003 ARRL Frequency Measuring Test (FMT) will take place
> November 20 (UTC). It will be conducted using essentially the same
> format as last year's FMT, although transmissions will be longer to
> give stations more time to take measurements.
> 
> The 2003 FMT will run November 20 at 0245 UTC (that's November 19 at
> 9:45 PM EST). It will replace the W1AW normally scheduled phone
> bulletin. W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, recommends that
> those planning to participate listen to W1AW's transmissions prior
> to the event to determine which band--or bands--will be best for
> measurement purposes.
> 
> The FMT will start with a QST from W1AW at exactly 0245 UTC,
> transmitted simultaneously on four amateur frequencies. The
> approximate frequencies are 3517 kHz, 7028 kHz, 14,051 kHz and
> 21,054 kHz. The test will consist of three 60-second key down
> transmissions, followed by a series of dits, followed by a station
> identification.
> 
> The test will last for approximately 15 minutes and will end with a
> series of Vs followed by station identification. W1AW will identify
> before, during and after the transmissions.
> 
> Submitted FMT reports should include the time of reception,
> frequency measured and signal report, in addition to name, call sign
> and location. If possible, participants should submit reports on
> more than one band.
> 
> All entrants will be eligible for a Certificate of Participation.
> Those coming the closest to the measured frequency--as determined by
> the ARRL Laboratory--will be listed in the test report and will also
> receive special recognition on their certificates.
> 
> All entries must be postmarked by December 19. Send entries to
> W1AW/FMT, 225 Main St, Newington CT 06111.
> 
> An article, ''The ARRL Frequency Measuring Tests,'' by Ward Silver,
> N0AX, in the October 2002 QST and available on the ARRL Web site at
> http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/fmt/0210051.pdf covers FMT basics.
> Additional information about the FMT--including a list of reference
> articles and updates to test schedules--is on the Frequency
> Measuring Test Web page, http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/fmt.
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