Author Archives: Kos, N4NIA

Call for Papers – Deadline Approaching

Ray Rector, WA4NJP, the Technical Program Chair for the 2015 Conference announced that March 1st will be the deadline for the submission of papers for this year’s conference. The March 1st deadline date is necessary in order to have the proceedings printed by the ARRL and to have them delivered in time for the conference in April.

For more information on submitting a paper, check out the announcement at http://svhfs.org/wp/conference/call-for-papers or contact Ray at wa4njp @ bellsouth.net

2015 VHF Spring Sprints

The Central States VHF Society Spring Sprint Organizing Committee has announced sponsorship and dates for the 2015 run of the VHF and up Spring Sprints. The schedule, sent out by Kent O’Dell, KA2KQM & Mike Metroka, WB8BZK, is as follows:

  • 144 MHz: Monday, 4/13/15 from 7 – 11 PM local
  • 222 MHz: Tuesday, 4/21/15 from 7 – 11 PM local
  • 432 MHz: Wednesday, 4/29/15 from 7 – 11 PM local
  • Microwave, 902 MHz and up: Saturday, 5/2/15 from 8 AM – 1 PM local
  • 50 MHz: Saturday, 5/9/15 from 2300Z until 0300Z Sunday, 5/10/15

More information and rules will be posted at:  https://sites.google.com/site/springvhfupsprints/home

ARRL Seeking Input on Initial VHF+ Contest Rule Changes

From Kermit Carlson W9XA, Chair
Ad Hoc Subcommittee on VHF and Above Revitalization

Dear fellow Amateurs,

The Programs & Services Committee of the ARRL Board recognizes the need to review and update various aspects of the League’s contest program for our VHF and higher bands. To this end, it recently formed an Ad Hoc Subcommittee on VHF and Above Revitalization. You can help us by providing additional insights and ideas for our consideration.

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Welcome to the new SVHFS Website

The nature of the Society’s activities is one of a gradual buildup throughout the year, culminating in a flurry of finalizing arrangements and soliciting proceedings in the months just before the Conference. The updates to the website follow this pattern, with updates coming quickly in the period before the Conference as we post registration forms, hotel information, and announcements.

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