New Sked with Alaska set for 2/15/25
We have confirmed that Eric, KL7AJ will be on frequency (3.668 Mhz) at 0600Z on 2/15/25. So, that would be 2AM Eastern on Saturday morning. Late for sure, but conditions are better suited at that time.
We are thrilled Eric is willing to take another shot at working the folks who need AK for their basic award, and wish to thank him ahead of time for the effort. Regarding a QSL, as previously stated, Eric does NOT use eQSL, so a SASE is required.
As we did previously, I will be operating from either WA, OR, AZ or CO to insure we can hear Eric. Also on hand we will have Louis, N9LY to insure we are hearing the folks on the East Coast who need to work Eric, and we are also hoping JJ from NM will also be on hand.
These are the ops who have notified us they wish to work AK:
KA4CZL – STEVE
W3NU – FRANK
N1TL – TOM
NM2R – JOHN
AI4IL -BOB
AA1QW – BRIAN
W5RJJ – JJ
If I missed anyone, fire me off a note and I will make sure we add you to the list.
If there are any question, feel free to email me at n1kl@arrl.net
3.668 +/- QRM
As often is the case from season to season, we experience some rather HEAVY QRM on or near our operating frequency of 3.668. This year is no exception, with ops who are just above our frequency, and no doubt, running some power, making it tough for NCS ops to start or even run the net.
As they have done in the past, our NCS ops will move our net frequency down to 3.667 or even lower, to avoid any conflicts and to insure our net gets to operate. So, if you don’t hear us on 3.668 Mhz at 0100Z, tune down, a few KC’s to tune us in.
Thanks to our NCS ops and to our regulars, for helping us out.
SK Update
It is with sadness, we have to report the loss of another long time GERATOLer,
Gabriel – KZ2A G#782. Gabe put New Jersey in many logs over the years. Our condolences to his family and friends.
73, Kevin N1KL Website Administrator