[Wswss] [PNWVHFS] Re: [VHF] Thoughts on 222 MHz

[Eric Smith]

If you're thinking 222 Mhz, be prepared for a rather lonely existence, 
interspersed with some huge highs.  But take heart - one of the best 222 Mhz 
Es in the US/Canada openings was out this way a few years ago!  That's one 
nobody would want to miss!  There ARE opportunities for sure, but it takes a 
lot of patience to snag them on this band.  Is it worth it - you bet your 
sweet bippy it is!



Back in 2003 the day after the June VHF test just such an Es opening occurred on 222 Mhz here in the PNW.

About a half-dozen or so PNWVHFS members were on for that one, including me... It could very well have been a "once-in-a-lifetime" opening, but I keep that gear around just in case it happens again...

Eric
KB7DQH