[SJRA-Members] Jan VHF Contest this weekend

[J DORAN]

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.  

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

John, W2FDJ
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