They are very easy to work in the early to late afternoon as their sun rises. Openings will follow the time, with 20 meters open around noon, 17 meters around 1, etc. Don’t miss listening for them on 10 meters at the band usually opens around 3:30 to 4 PM.
Real-time operating info is here: http://www.dxa3.org/vp6d/
Their frequency list is here: https://www.vp6d.com/index.php/dxpedition/frequencies
One of the CW wizards that help us get into the top 10 nationally each year during Field Day (one of many talented CW operators that we are fortunate enough to have as members) just completed a pretty monumental task. He has made confirmed contacts with 100 foreign countries, all at low power (5 watts or less), all on CW, and all using the mobile radio in his car.
Most of us have enough trouble driving, Bruce is able to decode Morse in his head and sends the code using a key that can be strapped to his thigh.
Congratulations Bruce!
Our second Hands-on Radio Event will be Saturday October 20th at Glen Park. We will be operating a satellite station, so this is an opportunity to see one in action and make a contact of your own.
This is going on during our Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) event. Because we have to wait for satellites to be available to work though, this event is spread out through the day, with activity going on from 10 AM until 8 PM. Because this is happening over such a long time period, we will not be providing refreshments as we have no way to keep things cool/hot over that period of time, and no registration is required.
Please Note, while mist is OK, if it is raining hard, the satellite station will be off the air (the antenna system is not waterproof). Too early to be sure, but at this point it looks like rain in the morning, but clear from noon on. Keep an eye on the weather and plan your trip accordingly.
More details can be found on the Hands-On Radio tab.
At least nine NRC volunteers to meet with scouts to determine that Radio Merit Badge requirements have been fulfilled. This is not difficult because:
We are asking for four and a half hours, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, of your Saturday morning, October 20th. Please sign on soon by contacting:
Jim Sammons, KA1ZOU.
(401) 295-5506
editor@w1sye.org
Due to the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday, the NCRC Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 9th at 7 PM, at KVH.
After a brief business meeting, A presentation will be given by Dr. Richard Conner – Dolphin Politics in Shark Bay