Thanks for the plug. The contest committee is hoping to increase VHF
activity during the California QSO party. California hams are being
encouraged to join in during designated VHF activity periods. In addition
please monitor the FM frequency (147.54) for those mobiles.
73, Tom K6EU
- Look for N6S from Sierra county -
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Hall, K9GY" <k9gy@sbcglobal.net>
To: "CQ-VHF Reflector" <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 5:28 AM
Subject: [VHFcontesting] CA QSO Party - VHF Plaque
> 2005 California QSO Party (CQP) is offering a plaque
> for the entry with the most VHF contacts...6m and 2m only.
>
> http://www.cqp.org/Rules.html
>
> Begins: 1600 UTC - 1 October 2005
> Ends: 2200 UTC - 2 October 2005
>
> >> VHF: Look for 2M FM activity on 147.54.
> >> For 6M and 2M SSB/CW, first try 50.135 and 144.210.
> >> If no activity, make a short call on 50.125/144.200 then QSY back.
> >> Rally at 2000Z, 0400Z.
>
> >> Mobile is a station that is self-contained, capable of legal motion
> >> (street, water, or air) while operating, motion optional.
>
> >> A County Expedition is an operation from a temporary location
> >> using temporary antennas installed for the contest period,
> >> using temporary antenna supports (natural supports like trees
permitted).
>
> Sounds like a great opportunity to be a California VHF Rover!
>
> CQ CONTEST!
> Eric
>
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