[VHFcontesting] N1LF and the June VHF Contest

[Les Rayburn]

My lovely XYL got invited to go camping with her family over the next four days, and it’s an offer that she can’t pass up. Her mother is getting up in years, and outings like this that were once common for her very large family have become rare. 

With that in mind, N1LF will be passing on this year’s June VHF Contest with a sad heart. I may get on for some very limited 6 Meter, 2 Meter, and 432 efforts during Saturday, but my main focus is on supporting her and making sure that she has a great time. 

We will be doing big efforts for the other Summer contests including CQ VHF, ARRL UHF Test in August, and the September event. I really hate to miss out (especially with only one grid remaining to finally complete 2 Meter VUCC) but the wife comes first. 

Now, I’d like to share a rumor I heard this morning. According to the local 2 Meter net, Shawn Kutzo has been hoarding all the e-skip so far this season in an effort to duplicate last June’s event. If true, you guys can expect some spectacular conditions this weekend. But hey, it’s just a rumor and you didn’t hear it from me.....

Best of luck in the contest—and I’ll see you all in July! 

73,




Les Rayburn, N1LF
EM63nf
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114

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