[Fourlanders] September VHF Contest: W4NH at W4ZST Shack

[Jeff Townsend WB8LYJ]

Hey Bob

Hi Bob,

I am almost done fixing broken radio stuff from my June/July trip.
I would like to test my 902 and 1296 when I’m done.

Everyone,

I will be at the Shelby Hamfest next week, Thursday through Sunday.
I will be set up and running 144 through 1296.

Sunday evening / Monday morning I plan to operate at 4400’ ASL from EM86UC.
Monday evening I will be operating from EM85TQ on the Blue Ridge Parkway at 5500’ ASL.

Coordination will be on Slack VHF-Chat.
Please come find me especially if you have 432, 902, or 1296.
I am working on my reverse VUCC and need some new grids activated.

https://csvhfs.org/index.php/awards-and-programs/reverse-vucc

I was issued CSVHFS 222 Reverse VUCC #3 for 61 grids activated on 222.
I need 12 more for 432 and 19 for 1296. 
2m and 6m are distant hopes. It’s hard to activate 100 grids.
2m is closest with 58. 

Jeff
WB8LYJ

> On Aug 21, 2025, at 5:02 PM, Bob Lear <w4zst at windstream.net> wrote:
> 
> We will be doing the contest as usual.  Stay over operators have already signed up.  All other friends welcome to come visit, eat and operate too.
> 
> We will do our usual Saturday Lunch at Roosters in Dahlonega at 11:30 on Sept 13th.  Contest starts at 2 PM.  Jerry will do the Saturday night dinner.  No menu yet but don't worry, it will be excellent per Jerry as usual!!  Jerry is unavailable on Sunday and I or someone in the group will make breakfast and lunch for the ops and visitors.  Maybe we will have leftovers for Sunday night or get a pizza for those still here.
> 
> The usual 6, 2, 222 and 432 stations will be on for SSB, CW or digital as conditions allow.  I have had continuing problems with my 902/1296/2304 station but am working on that presently and not waiting until the last minute like I usually do.  So I"m hoping to have it working properly this time.  The moon will be up in the wee hours of the morning so we can expect some late night activity on 2m and 432 EME.  Brian's truck will not be back from Oregon so we won't have higher bands this time.
> 
> The contest starts Saturday Sept 13 at 2PM local and ends at 11PM on Sunday Sept 14.
> 
> If you want to come please do let me know by Wednesday Sept 10th so we can plan properly for food if you will be here for meals.
> 
> Thanks and 73, hope to see you then,    Bob W4ZST
> 
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