[SJRA-Members] Sept VHF Contest SJRA Breakfast and more

[Bob Beyer]

Thanks John,

This year FT4 will probably be popular also. FT4 is like FT8 but has been optimized for contesting. It moves twice as fast and a QSO takes half the time of FT8. Both of the FTx modes have a setting/sub mode specifically for contesting which omits signal reports and exchanges only grid squares. Rates of 60 QSOs per hour are possible with FT4 and have actually been achieved with simple stations on HF. 

If anyone hasn’t already tried FTx already and wants to try it, I recommend taking some time in the next couple days to set it up and learn the basics. If you try to jump in cold this weekend, you may be frustrated or overwhelmed. 

One clarification on paper logs, while it’s ok to log on paper, it believe they must be converted to electronic format for actual submission to the ARRL. 

N1MM is easy to setup and get going with quickly. You don’t need to learn and use all of its more powerful features just to do basic contest logging. 

73,


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On Sep 12, 2019, at 11:48 AM, J DORAN via SJRA-Members <sjra-members at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

Hi Everyone

This weekend the ARRL VHF/UHF contest starts at 2PM Saturday, ending Sunday nite at 11PM. With rule changes over the last few years this contest now offers more members an opportunity to make contacts with each other. 

All modes can be used, yes AM, SSB, CW, FT8, PSK, etc AND FM.  This is an excellent contest for first timers and those limited to 2 mtr and 70 cm FM.   Paper logs can even be used. (attached).  Or If you can, its best to use an electronic log such as the free N1MM+ contest logging software and upload to ARRL.  

You can utilize spotting networks of all types AND even use the SJRA repeater to arrange, schedule contacts. 

You could even exclusively use simplex FM to make your contacts and file your results (just dont use the repeater to actually make or confirm the contact - you can set up or self spot on the repeater and then move to Simplex frequencies such as 146.535, 146.550 etc, same for 446.000.

So turn on and monitor K2AA this weekend and split off from there to make contacts. Also recommend look for each other on 50.150 on Six meters, 144.260 on Two meters. These are the two frequencies that SJRA uses for monthly simplex nets.  They would be Upper Side band or CW (Morse code) 

For full rules see ARRL.org contest area. Exchange is just grid squares  For almost all members the grid square is FM29  or  FN20.   If you dont know yours, ask me and I'll be glad to let you know.  It can also be found on ARRL under clubs eligible members.  Also look for the W2EA group from 2000 ft mountain. 

Attached is updated contest listing that will be circulated at next regular meeting Sept 25. 

And lastly dont forget the SJRA breakfast at Bob Evans on Rt73 and Fellowship Rd Saturday Sept 14 at 9:30AM,  SJRA will have a table at Gloucester County Hamfest on Sunday Sept 15 see you there also.    John, W2FDJ
<Radio Sport Report for September 25 2019 Meeting.pdf>
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<SeptVHFSum_2016v2.pdf>
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