The SVHFS Bylaws have been posted for member access. They can be accessed under the About Us menu item above, or by clicking here.
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2015 Six Meter Sprint Results
The results of the 2015 Six Meter Sprint results are in, and the scores are available. Follow this link to the results.
2015 Fall Sprints Announced
Bruce Randall, SVHFS Fall Sprint Chair, has released the schedule and the rules for the 2015 Fall Sprints. Check the top menu for Sprints information, or access the schedule click here.
The schedule is as follows:
| Sprint | Dates |
|---|---|
| 50 MHz | 2300Z Saturday Aug 8 to 0300Z Sunday August 9 |
| 144 MHz | 7 pm to 11 pm local time on Monday September 21 |
| 220 MHz | 7 pm to 11 pm local time on Tuesday September 29 |
| 432 MHz | 7 pm to 11 pm local time on Wednesday October 7 |
| Microwave – 902 MHz + | 7 am to 2 pm local time on Saturday October 10 |
2015 Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards
On April 24 the Board of directors selected The Two Significant Factors for Gain Antennas by Ben Lowe, K4QF as the Best Paper for the 2015 Conference. On April 25 during the banquet, the membership selected Broad Band Preamps and Filters by Gary Green, W2ZV as the Best Presentation for the Conference. Congratulations to both for their efforts and contributions to the Conference.
2015 Conference Antenna Range Results
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:
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