It’s still wintertime and it’s cold and rainy as I compose this article. I’m taking a short break from working the WRTC (World Radiosport Team Championship) stations and the Congo TN8K DXpedition to compose my thoughts for this March article. The higher solar flux, along with nice A and K indices, makes taking time away from my transceiver to write just a bit harder. And just think, Solar Cycle 25 is ramping up and we have many more years of increased ionospheric activity which translates into long-distance (DX) contacts. Also on the brighter side, when you read this, it will be transitioning from winter to spring, so it’s time to start planning outdoor ham radio activities.
Would You Consider?
May I suggest seriously considering participating in an upcoming VHF (very high frequency) contest or two? There are many of them sponsored by CQ and the ARRL. In June, there is the ARRL VHF contest. CQ’s VHF contest is in mid-July. September is another ARRL VHF contest, followed by yet another in January. Various VHF groups and societies sponsor VHF and higher . Sprints are shorter duration contests usually conducted on weeknights. They can be a lot of fun to participate
