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CQ Worldwide VHF Contest: 1800Z, Jul 16

BJ radionut

6m addict
I Support WorldwideDX.com!
May 9, 2008
4,825
5,963
623
35 miles East of Indianapolis

21-22 Rules Same

Objectives​

The objectives of this contest are for amateurs around the world to contact as many amateurs as possible in the contest period, to promote VHF, to allow VHF operators the opportunity to experience the enhanced propagation available at this time of year, and for interested amateurs to collect VHF Maidenhead grid locators for award credits.\

. Bands​

All amateur radio frequencies on 50 MHz (6 meters) and 144 MHz (2 meters) may be used as authorized by local law and license class. Note exceptions in Rule XI for common repeater frequencies and 146.52 MHz

Exchange​

Callsign and Maidenhead grid locator (4 characters, e.g., EM15).
Signal reports are not required and should not be included in the log entry.

All the Best
Gary/W9FNB

PS:
Watch your frequency, remember the suggested DX ONLY window for SSB is 50.100 thru 50.124
ON CW have seen DX from 50.080 up
 
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