[VHFcontesting] 222 Activity Night

[Dave Olean]

Well , it is Tuesday and the time for getting on the 222 MHz band this 
evening. We had some serious weather come through on Monday that covered 
everything in ice. As a result the road up the hill is alternating 
between a raging river and a skating rink. The antennas are still iced 
up, but I am not sure how badly as I have not been able to get up there 
yet.  I was hoping to walk up but the temperatures are very cold, under 
20 F and with strong winds. I was outside  this afternoon, checking out 
the stream on my property, and decided that it is too cold for me to 
attempt the walk up.  I was afraid of getting frostbite on my face.  I 
suspect that I am going to miss the festivities if the truck cannot get 
past the ice patches. 4WD does no good on ice.

Still, any Tuesday is the time to get on 222 MHz, so please get on and 
make a few contacts and look for other stations with 222 gear. This is 
your last chance in 2025. Next week is in 2026. I am sure that the new 
year will be good for 222 MHz. I plan to be around and hope to also have 
my 144 station run ing again. I am so close, but just could not get 
enough help to finish the new tower. It will have to wait for Spring!  
  Activity starts around 00:00 UT on the East Coast and can go to 0200 
or later as you head West. The Moon is up so some EMErs will be around 
for sure.

73

Dave K1WHS