[VHFcontesting] 222 MHz Meteor scatter Sked Request

[David Olean]

The Perseids  shower is upon us and I was hoping that I could run a few 
MS skeds with any 222 MHz ops who want to try.  I have two goals. The 
first is to run with anyone who is interested in trying something new 
and a bit out of their comfort zone.  All you need is about 100 watts 
and a maximum distance of maybe 1000 miles for a sked to get started at 
least.  The second goal for me  is to try a real long haul sked and push 
the limit of my setup here. I am in FN43mj in Maine.  I would love to 
run with ND0B during the peak. If you are over 1300 miles away and have 
a KW on 222, I would love to try.   The bottom line is I will try just 
about anything. ( As long as it appears legal so I won't get thrown in 
jail.)

My setup seems to be working very well these days. It consists of an 
8877 PA and 1 5/8" coax to a quad array of specially tweaked 22 element 
K1FO design yagis at 100 ft. My horizon angle to the south & southwest 
is -0.4 degrees and out west it is at about 0.0 degrees.  The receiver 
consists of a tower mounted preamp into a run of 7/8" heliax down to a 
DEMI/Q5 Signal temperature compensated transverter. It seems to hear 
very well.

Please let me know if you are interested. The Perseids only comes around 
once a year. Lets take advantage of it.   I can do FSK441 or MSK144. 
I'll even do SSB for some great fun.

Dave K1WHS

SHACK Phone 207 608 5317