The results of the antenna range activities for the 2015 conference have been posted. You can find them under the conference menu selection above or link over to them here:
2015 Conference Antenna Range Results
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Some Ideas for Tower Trailers
Bob Lear, W4ZST, presents the approach of the Fourlanders Contesting Team for building and using tower trailers for contesting portability.
Conference Agenda Now Available
The agenda for the 2015 SVHFS Conference in Morehead, KY is now available. Follow the menu link to the conference page or click here for direct access.
2015 Conference Registration is Now Open
Registration for the 2015 SVHFS Conference at Morehead, KY is now open. Download the registration form by visiting the conference pages above, or click here to get the form.
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.
Rules for 2014 VHF Fall Sprints
The rules for the 2014 VHF Fall Sprints is are now available. Access the rules here. The schedule is below.
2014 Antenna Range Results
The antenna range results for the 2014 SVHFS Conference are in. Rangemaster Al Tirevold, WA0HQQ, completed calculations and the results are below. A special thank you to Les Zavadil, W4FRA for his range-wrangling assistance.
Officer, Director Elections
In today’s business meeting for the Society, members nominated and elected the new slate of directors for the 2014-2016 term. Elected are Charles Osborne, K4CSO; Dennis Kosmetatos, N4NIA; Kent O Dell, KA2KQM; Bruce Randall, NT4RT; Jeff Kruth, WA3ZKR; and Steve Kostro, N2CEI.