[VHFcontesting] CA QSO Party - VHF Plaque

[Eric Hall, K9GY]

2005 California QSO Party (CQP) is offering a plaque
for the entry with the most VHF contacts...6m and 2m only.

http://www.cqp.org/Rules.html

Begins: 1600 UTC - 1 October 2005
Ends:   2200 UTC - 2 October 2005

>> VHF: Look for 2M FM activity on 147.54.
>> For 6M and 2M SSB/CW, first try 50.135 and 144.210.
>> If no activity, make a short call on 50.125/144.200 then QSY back.
>> Rally at 2000Z, 0400Z.

>> Mobile is a station that is self-contained, capable of legal motion
>> (street, water, or air) while operating, motion optional.

>> A County Expedition is an operation from a temporary location
>> using temporary antennas installed for the contest period,
>> using temporary antenna supports (natural supports like trees permitted).

Sounds like a great opportunity to be a California VHF Rover!

CQ CONTEST!
Eric