[Wma-ares] VHF Simplex tests

[Michael Scantlen]

In Agawam, I am now on 146.520 and will monitor for any transmissions
received.  I will be on battery power all day.

On Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM Chuck Chandler via WMA-ARES <
wma-ares at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Some time later this morning I am going to drive up to Whitcomb Hill on
> Route 2 and see if my mobile unit can reach the Fitchburg 145.45- repeater
> from there.  Since it has a backup generator it can be a key part of our
> test, particularly if MEMA HQ in Framingham is able to participate.
>
> If anyone is free today and wants to help out, I would also like to test:
> Whitcomb Hill to Plainfield Fire Department
> Whitcomb Hill to Morey's Hill (Beckett, Route 20)
>
> I will be on 146.52 simplex, running about 50 watts to a full-sized dual
> band mobile antenna.  I'll post here when I am heading out if anyone wants
> to join me!
>
> Other VHF simplex routes that I would like to see tested before October
> 4th:
> Plainfield Fire Department to Morey's Hill
> Plainfield Fire Department to Agawam
> Morey's Hill to Agawam
> Poet's Seat (Greenfield) to Fitchburg 145-45- repeater
> Poet's Seat to Agawam
>
> If anyone (or, I guess, any two or more) would like to test some of these
> paths, please post your results here, as they will be of great value to us
> going forwards.
>
> 73 de Chuck, WS1L
> Amateur Radio Emergency Service ®
> Section Emergency Coordinator
> Western Massachusetts
> chandlerusm at gmail.com
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