[SECC] NAQP SSB

[John Laney]

A few more suggestions about NAQP SSB.  Operate in the practice session 
tonight from 0330 to 0359Z if you can to check out your rig, antennas, 
computer software, rig interface, voice keyer, etc.

If you can get into the shack before 18Z, listen around and see what 
bands are open and to where.  Other folks will be checking the bands too 
and you may have a chance to chat with some top contesters while getting 
a feeling for band conditions.

Try 10 meters during daylight hours on the hour.  (28450 is a good 
starting place.)
Try 15 meters during daylight hours on the half hour.
Try 80 meters during darkness on the hour.
Try 160 meters during darkness on the half hour.

Do not call CQ below 1843 on 160 meters.

Keep checking back on bands that appear to have closed for possible Es 
openings.

Remember that General Class operators may not go below:  21275, 14225, 
7200, 3800.  So, don't spend all of your time in the Extra class bands 
and miss out on QSOs with Generals (new and old).

Maximum of 10 hours for single operators, with minimum of half hour off 
times.  This means that if your last QSO is at 15 minutes past the hour, 
you should not make a new QSO until 46 minutes past the hour.  If you 
don't wait the full 30 minutes, it won't count as off-time.  Of course, 
if you can't put in the full 10 hours, you won't be concerned about the 
length of any off-times.

Have fun and make a lot of contacts.  The forecast for Columbus is a low 
of 23 degrees F Saturday night with a high Sunday no more than 40. 
Sounds like a good Saturday night to stay inside and operate the radio.

73,


John, K4BAI.