[SCCC] June VHF Plans for N6GP/R

[Tim Goeppinger]

Here we are, at the week of the ARRL June VHF Contest. It starts Saturday 11AM 1800Z and runs to Sunday night at 0300z (8PM). I will be roving again with the same game plan in the common 4 L.A. basin area grids.  As usual, I will be on the 4 low bands as a Limited Rover (6, 2, 222 FM, and 440).

I plan to start the contest in DM13 at Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton  Late afternoon I plan to be in DM04 either in Montebello, or high up in Monterey Park.

Sunday morning I look to start in DM03 on Signal Hill, then off to Diamond Bar for DM14  

Remember the Analog Only category Single Operator class!  The rule change 3 years ago there inspired LOTS of CW stations to get on the air 2 years ago.  I made 45 QSOS on CW that year!  Look for me around 50.095 if things get slow, but I'm not going to dwell there.   I will be spending the bulk of my time on 2 and 440 FM, vertically polarized, rather than SSB.

 I will see you on 146.52, and .55 simplex and 446.0 Simplex, vertically polarized.  I will check 144.200 and 432.100 occasionally on the vertical.   Keep an ear out for N6UTC on 52.525 FM.  

 Lets kick off the contest in the first 2 hours by contacting each other on 6 meter SSB in the range of 50.125 and 50.140.   We can QSY to 2 , 220 and 440 to "run the bands".  This way we won't get bogged down on FT8 with its slow rate.   FT8 Frequencies will be 50.313 and 144.174 .   If I remember to turn the APRS tracker on my phone you can track me at https://aprs.fi/   I will be N6GP-10

I don't think rovers are going to be common this year.  Instead, look for big gun mountaintop stations like K6JO in DM12, and another
one on Mt. Frazier.

Remember, a rover can be worked each time they are in a new grid.  I will appreciate the contacts. It sometimes takes up 2 hours drive time and setup between grid changes.  Be patient while I fight the traffic. Hope springs eternal for 6 meter openings, because 6 has been a bit better this season.   

Please join the Facebook Group for So Calif VHF Contesters here https://www.facebook.com/groups/237955553774654/We have a chat feature where we can coordinate via Facebook messenger.
Tnx & 73, and see you on the VHF Bands!
Tim  N6GP/R