[WIham] 2m SSB Nets Tonight + Updates to KC9BQA.com

[Todd Sprinkmann]

   Lots of fresh info up at kc9bqa.com for those who are VHF-
curious.  Made several posts yesterday and this morning -- stop 
by and see if the headlines interest you.  I talk about how it's the 
perfect time to tap into the DX potential of The Magic Band -- 
6 meters.  Many helpful tips there.  

   Of special note are the weekly 2m SSB nets we have every 
Wednesday night.  Often times, guys don't know where or when 
to find signals on 2m SSB/CW.  It's a good feeling to tune in and 
actually hear activity.   You can always find out what our net 
controls' plans are, plus scroll back a few pages and view the 
variety of 6m, 2m and 432 MHz nets/activities that are on in our 
region each week.  

    Monday night, the 2m Spring Sprint was a lot of fun.  I had 50 
contacts in 26 different grid squares, over a 4 hour span.  Made 
both closer-in contacts and worked multiple guys out to 200-400 
miles.  Remember, this is on/near 144.200, using longer yagis up 
high, horizontally polarized, and about 100-200w output power.  
These results were typical of flat conditions, no special band 
enhancement was noted.  This is possible anytime on 2m SSB, if 
you make the necessary improvements to your antennas.   The 
antennas are far more important than your rig when you're trying 
to make the most miles on VHF/UHF.  

   A more detailed report about my sprint is up at kc9bqa.com, 
about halfway down the "front page"  

    If you have questions, I will try to help.  

    73,
    Todd   KC9BQA      EN63ao     40 N of Milwaukee
    www.kc9bqa.com   For Frequent VHF/UHF Updates
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