[VHFcontesting] Sadly no Microwave Sprint for Me

[K3SK at buckwalter.co]

As a result of reconfiguring my VHF/UHF tower I had to remove my pair of 70
element 1296 yagis.   I relocated them to the taller HF tower putting them
at the bottom of the antenna stack.   They really look nice there and will
work much better as soon as I get feedline to reach them.   

 

So, my Saturday plan was to get on 1296 EME and work a few contacts for the
Sprint.   Now, here I am at Saturday afternoon getting ready to get on the
band and see what I can work, only to find the 902 and up operating time is
" May 3, 2025.  0800 AM - 0200 PM Local".     Assuming the posted time of
0200PM Local is supposed to mean 1400 local, this Sprint is a specific 4
hour window, unlike the 4 hour operating time for the 144, 222 & 432
Sprints.      I will have visible  (over the trees) moon 15 minutes after my
allowed operating time.

 

Bummer!

 

K3SK - FM07th