[WARC] 144 MHz SSB nets *ON* tonight

[Todd Sprinkmann]

   Your weekly reminder is up at http://kc9bqa.com/?p=1780 

   All are welcome to the Wed. night nets -- only purpose is to 
stir up more activity on VHF.   If nets don't excite you, feel free 
to call CQ on your own down on 144.230 or lower.   Because 
WB9LYH and I both want increased overall activity, we hope 
many ops will do their own thing.   Long-term goal is to make 
this a widespread activity night.     
   Hepburn Tropo Forecast Maps predict a bit of enhancement 
for tonight.   http://www.dxinfocentre.com/tropo.html 

   I hope in 4-6 days, the long-range weather forecasts for 
Jan 23-24th still look as mild as they do today.    Just about 
everyone is ready for an extended thaw.   It would do the 
contest (and potential rovers) some serious favors.  Talking 
about the ARRL Jan. VHF Sweepstakes.   Make some room 
on your schedule to call CQ Contest on the 23-24th.  

   The plaque that W9HQ/KC9JTL won last year is up for 
grabs.   This plaque will be awarded to the top scorer from 
SW WI/SE MN, who is not a big gun or long-time contester.     
   The plaque is there to reward guys/gals who get on with 
modest stations and try hard.   It's to encourage newer folks 
to try VHF contesting.   

   My VHF Contesting School articles are available to anyone 
who wants to learn more.   Go to my website, and to posts 
dated Jan. 10th.   Details are there.   Feel free to distribute 
them to anyone with interest.   
   73, 
   Todd  KC9BQA   EN63ao  40 N of Milwaukee 
   http://www.kc9bqa.com  For Frequent VHF/UHF Updates