[SixClub] Grid expeditions/activations

[Jerry Gault]

I received some great feedback on grid numbers people feel are rare, looking
at a map I can see why these grids were chosen.

Grids: FM13,FM25,FM26,FM27,DL88,DL89,EL84,EL94,CM93,DM02 Someone mentioned
FM02 but the city of Charleston is in that grid... Must be some hams there?
Maybe not active on 6 meters I guess?

Mike KA5CVH is in the research phase of planning an expedition to DL88, DL89
for either January or next summer.

I am planning to activate FM25, FM26 and FM27, all next summer... With the
way the band has been this past week I doubt it's worth making a trip there
this summer. Might end up talking to myself for days. I am considering going
back to FM13 again also.

There will be a web site setup at http://www.gridhunters.com for grid
expedition information. I believe Mike KA5CVH is planning on posting
information on his site as well http://www.ka5cvh.com/vhf/dl79.htm.
Operators are needed and it would be nice to form a couple teams in
different areas of the country. I had a great time when I was in FM13 alone,
I'm sure operating for a longer period and with multiple operators would be
even more fun. Expeditions do not need to be DX, sure exotic locations would
be fantastic but activating grids that people need can be just as fun. Look
at EL94  and EL84 :-)

So if your in Texas and are interested in activating grids contact Mike, he
lives near Houston. If your on the SE side of the country contact me, I'm in
Durham, NC. When we activate these grids we will operate at least 6m, 2m and
digital modes if someone has that capability, I don't at the moment. All of
the equipment I own was purchased with portable operation. License class
does not matter, neither does level of experience. If you have a good
attitude and want to have some fun come on out.

On the Six Club site there is a message board for expeditions also,
announcements will be made there and on this list. 

Let's get planning for summer 2006.

73
Jerry, n4avm