[Wma-ares] VHF Simplex tests

[wayne.mulligan]

Michael, I turned the radio on. Since we are just a short distance apart, communications should not be a problem!WayneSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Michael Scantlen via WMA-ARES <wma-ares at mailman.qth.net> Date: 9/9/25  8:10 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: Chuck Chandler <chandlerusm at gmail.com>, "An email list for the Western Mass. section of ARES." <wma-ares at mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Wma-ares] VHF Simplex tests 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 DepartmentWhitcomb 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 HillPlainfield Fire Department to AgawamMorey's Hill to AgawamPoet's Seat (Greenfield) to Fitchburg 145-45- repeaterPoet's Seat to AgawamIf 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, WS1LAmateur Radio Emergency Service ®Section Emergency CoordinatorWestern Massachusettschandlerusm at gmail.com
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