Today 3PM local is the start of the ARRL November Sweepstakes (SS) Phone. My Favorite contest.? If you have never operated a contest, this is the perfect one to get your feet wet. If you complete 100 contacts you're eligible to buy? a commemorative pin for $8.00. I've uploaded the 2019 ARRL Sweepstakes Rules into the Files section of W0VFW at groups.io in case you want to participate. If you don't have a logging program. A free easy to use contest logger for SS can be had at: I have been using that for contests for 5-6 years. Takes 5 minutes to learn.
The Union Pacific BIG BOY steam locomotivve will be traveling through Kansas next few days. Coffyville today.. I am going to see it in Salina. or possibly Kansas City. Schedule is here-
If someone wants to ride in the back seat, let me know- If I go to Kansas city- I will also be stopping at MicroCenter and eating at Mr. Greek In Overland Park. We could also stop at Universal Radio.. Otherwise, I am heading to Salina which is less mileage. Plans to eat at Kansas Buffet Salina, and maybe stop at Russel Stover Factory outlet.. Love those boxes of chocolate seconds- (The ones they drop!!) Contact me via PM at w8lm at arrl dot net.
Thanks to Lighting and homeowners insurance plus a few bucks. I have a new Tram 1481 on top of my tower. Tip is at 55 feet. I replaced the 2FM rig with a new Yaesu 50W dual band Fusion FTM-7250D. I sold a? 10 year old FT60R and bought a FT70D Fusion HT. As an early Christmas present along with a Yaesu FTM7250D for the Truck. Locally we have a VERY active group on 146.52 - They even have a Facebook page... "520 crew"? With winter coming, I expect .146.52 to become crowded in the evenings. Perhaps populating 146.42 (National Prepper calling) Is next. A FUSION Simplex would be fun too..
Remember W?VFW meeting is NOV 26th, 2019... Probably the most important meeting of the Year. Lot's happening behind the scenes, that will impact Wichita area for the future. Nominations for Officers -
Larry Macionski