2m cw tonight - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

G4YVM David · 8th May 2019, 7:47 pm

FISTS 2M BANK HOLIDAY REFRESHER 2019
DESCRIPTION The Refresher is to encourage activity on the 2m band over six 2 hour periods, between Easter Bank Holiday Monday and Spring Bank Holiday Monday with an easy going pace.

Intended for all CW operators, it is aimed specifically for those who haven't operated for a while, feel a little rusty or just need a little confidence boost!!

The idea is to encourage members to take part in an event, where the minimum expectation is to have a basic QSO exchange with other operators.

HOWEVER if members feel they are confident to have a longer in depth QSO, then that's encouraged also.

To add to the fun, points can be claimed for each station worked to create a little healthy, light hearted competition.
DATES and
TIMES (UTC) Monday 22nd April 19:00 - 21:00 (Easter Bank Holiday).

Tuesday 30th April 19:00 - 21:00.

Wednesday 8th May 19:00 - 21:00.

Thursday 16th May 19:00 - 21:00.

Saturday 25th May 14:00 - 16:00.

Monday 27th May 10:00 - 12:00 (Spring Bank Holiday).
FREQUENCIES Recommended 144.025 - 144.100 with centre of activity 144.052.

Please keep clear of the Calling (144.050) and QRP (144.060) centre of activity frequencies by at least ±1 kHz.

dsergeant · 9th May 2019, 6:43 am

A good initiative David, it would be nice to hear some CW on 2m, something that rarely happens during the monthly UKACs which seem exclusively SSB. I was out last night (local radio club meeting) but will try and sort something out for the next session.

73 Dave G3YMC

G4YVM David · 9th May 2019, 7:00 am

Thanks Dave
I'll post a heads up. Next one will be next Thursday.

D

8th May 2019, 7:47 pm	#1
G4YVM David Heptode Join Date: May 2014 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 998	2m cw tonight FISTS 2M BANK HOLIDAY REFRESHER 2019 DESCRIPTION The Refresher is to encourage activity on the 2m band over six 2 hour periods, between Easter Bank Holiday Monday and Spring Bank Holiday Monday with an easy going pace. Intended for all CW operators, it is aimed specifically for those who haven't operated for a while, feel a little rusty or just need a little confidence boost!! The idea is to encourage members to take part in an event, where the minimum expectation is to have a basic QSO exchange with other operators. HOWEVER if members feel they are confident to have a longer in depth QSO, then that's encouraged also. To add to the fun, points can be claimed for each station worked to create a little healthy, light hearted competition. DATES and TIMES (UTC) Monday 22nd April 19:00 - 21:00 (Easter Bank Holiday). Tuesday 30th April 19:00 - 21:00. Wednesday 8th May 19:00 - 21:00. Thursday 16th May 19:00 - 21:00. Saturday 25th May 14:00 - 16:00. Monday 27th May 10:00 - 12:00 (Spring Bank Holiday). FREQUENCIES Recommended 144.025 - 144.100 with centre of activity 144.052. Please keep clear of the Calling (144.050) and QRP (144.060) centre of activity frequencies by at least ±1 kHz. __________________ David, G4YVM.

9th May 2019, 6:43 am	#2
dsergeant Octode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire,UK. Posts: 1,172	Re: 2m cw tonight A good initiative David, it would be nice to hear some CW on 2m, something that rarely happens during the monthly UKACs which seem exclusively SSB. I was out last night (local radio club meeting) but will try and sort something out for the next session. 73 Dave G3YMC

9th May 2019, 7:00 am	#3
G4YVM David Heptode Join Date: May 2014 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 998	Re: 2m cw tonight Thanks Dave I'll post a heads up. Next one will be next Thursday. D __________________ David, G4YVM.