[VHFcontesting] 222 MHz Activity night Reminder

[Dave Olean]

Yes it is Tuesday and the weather is FB. This day is worth celebrating 
and what better way than to get on 222 mhz and see if you can hear real 
ham radio signals on a real ham radio band. I am told that operating on 
222 has very positive health benefits as well.  Doctor Vinnie Goombotz 
recommends 222 Mhz activity at least once a week, so a Tuesday night 
showing will satisfy that medical requirement. some benefits include 
better eyesight,  increase in muscle tone, and a drastic surge in mental 
ability.

Activity starts after dinner around 2300 ut, and can go for a few hours 
especially if the band is in good shape. I looked at the tropo report 
for today and it looks bleak.  There is basically no enhancement east of 
the Missusmiller river. even Florida and Georgia look bleak, so it is up 
to us to create our own band opening.  Don't forget to announce your 
presence if you are not in an activity hotbed. Many ops use ON4KST Chat 
(144/432 Region 2) If people know you are on, they will try to contact 
you.  The Moon will be setting during the evening. it sets for me at 
about 0040 UT or 8:40 PM.  Beam heading is about 248 degrees. I can try 
a setting Moon shot if there is any interest. It is also a good time to 
try a meteor sked tonight. There are still large Perseid meteors around 
to make things interesting.  So, between the Moon and maybe a few 
meteors, there could still be some DX heard.

So don't forget to get on 222 tonight.  Hang out with the cool kids.

73

dave k1WHS