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Re: [VHFcontesting] VE3WCC June ARRL VHF QSO Party Operation FN04xa

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] VE3WCC June ARRL VHF QSO Party Operation FN04xa
From: James French <w8iss@wideopenwest.com>
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 13:45:23 -0400
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Glenn,

Don't forget to point west torwards Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and 
Wisconsin!!!

James W8ISS
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On Sunday 30 May 2010 14:46:01 Glenn MacDonell wrote:
> Members of the West Carleton Amateur Radio Club of Ottawa will
> operate VE3WCC "Field Day" style in a multi-op effort from FN04xa for
> the June ARRL VHF QSO Party.  Located at 730 feet ASL overlooking
> Lake Ontario, the location will have a clear shot to the major
> population centers of Ontario, Northern New York State and beyond.
> This will be out third year of operating from this site.
> 
> As for last year's contest the group will operate all bands from 6M
> through 1296 MHz. This year we will run higher power (700w on 6m and
> 2m).  We will also use a 5.8GHz telephone system and Ramsey laser kit
> for relatively nearby communications as well as 10 GHz wideband FM
> using a Tellurometer but no narrowband 10GHz.  We scored the highest
> number of points of any Canadian operation last year and hope to do
> even better this year from the relatively rare grid square.
> 
> We will also be able to operate WSJT at 2 and 6m and hope for more
> contacts with our higher power.  Schedules are very welcome! Please
> send your sked request to <VE3XRA (at) rac.ca>.
> 
> Rovers who will be within range are asked to forward their rover
> schedules.  Please include the grids squares and approximate times
> you plan to be in each, a list of bands you are able to operate, and
> the co-ordination frequency you will use.  Those rovers who will
> actually pass through FN04 are very welcome to stop by for a snack
> and hot coffee - directions to our location can be sent by e-mail
> upon request.  As well, a limited number of 10 GHz Tellurometers will
> be available for loan to rovers.  We will be located near the
> intersection of 4 grids, so this could be quite profitable in terms
> of QSOs!
> 
> 73
> Glenn MacDonell
> VE3XRA
> 
> 
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