Herbert AF4JF, Harry WA0CNS and Ron KO0Z participated in the CSVHF SPRINT Contests for Spring 2023. There was a posting describing the 144 MHz SPRINT on April 10. The 222 MHz SPRINT took place on April 18 and the 432 MHz on April 26. This posting brings pictures from the 222 and 432 MHz contests.
In general, the lack of VHF+ activity in our area affects these short contests too. Not sure why - the SPRINT contests are well known and submitting the results is easy. We need to keep convincing local hams to use their radios (even FM handhelds) to participate!
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| Herbert AF4JF/R set up for 222MHz in Winfield, MO EM49pa |
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Harry WA0CNS on 432MHz at High Ridge, EM48rl
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| Harry WA0CNS on 432MHz with different antenna, EM48rl |
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| Ron KO0Z/R on 432MHz in Winfield, EM49pa |
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| Herbert AF4JF/R on 432MHz in Winfield, EM49pa |
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| Darcey waiting for Ron KO0Z to arrive at the Winfield location |
Herbert tested his new set of rover antennas during this Spring set of SPRINT contests (more to come during the microwave section). Ron switched between his dual-band loops and hand held Yagi for 432MHz today (sorry, no picture taken). Harry changed antennas too and actually worked us with the shorter beam with folded dipole.
We will all participate in the Microwave SPRINT on Saturday May 6th. Looking forward to it!
