News and Links of Interest for VHF +

  • Announcing the First Annual Arizona 2024 Perseids Meteor Shower Challenge.
         To stimulate interest and activity in VHF weak signal operating, several AZ-SWOT members have decided to organize a challenge for bragging rights and fun.  This year’s meteor activity is expected to peak on Aug 11th. 
    Rules are simple:
    The challenge window is 12:00 AM MST Saturday, 08/10/2024 through 11:59 PM MST Wednesday 08/14/2024.  The best operating times are 04:00 AM MST to 08:00 AM MST as the Earth rotates into the Perseids constellation. 
    Log as many contacts and longest distance on 50, 144, and 222 Mhz bands using the MSK144 mode in WSJT-X digital.
    Winning contacts for each band will be published here.
    More information and details will be announced on the AZ-SWOT nets on Sunday, Aug 4th, and Aug 11th.

  • There is a new website devoted to all things VHF and above in Arizona!   Check it out at: https://www.azvhf.org/
  • New source for VHF/UHF amps: http://www.linamp.co.uk/gemini.html
  • Great site for DYI amp builders: http://w6pql.com/parts_i_can_provide.htm
  • Real time VHF propagation maps: https://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php?Lan=E
  • Info on 50 VDC power supplies: http://www.n4ga.com/hp-esp-120-power-supply/
  • Listing of VHF/UHF beacons: http://newsvhf.com/beacons2.html
  • The Space Weather page: https://www.spaceweather.com/

Participant Images

Several AZ SWOT members in attendance at the Scottsdale Hamfest, 2024.