TO9W
30 November - 13 December 2024
10 NOVEMBER UPDATE:
The team met to go over all plans for radios, antennas and computers. Some equipment has already been packed. Like most locations, local noise due to LED lighting has been increasing even in our hilltop location. We have a new multiband receiving antenna and receive multi-coupler so all radios can take advantage of it. The receive antenna will be located about 200 feet from the station. As planned, we will have 3 stations available for the 4 operators, plus a 4th station that will be dedicated to monitoring 6m in case of openings. Once we arrive, updates will be posted on our Facebook page along with photos. https://www.facebook.com/groups/539588070673287. All questions, comments and schedule requests should be directed to TO9W2024@gmail.com. Three team members arrive late on November 30th and the 4th operator on December 3rd.
TO9W 2024 operators include:
TO9W 2024 pilots and support team:
All pilots have previously operated from Saint Martin, so they know our operating conditions. We also want to acknowledge the wonderful support for TO9W from Guy, VA2UR.
We also welcome Joel, N9LQ, as a new member of our support team.
Equipment will consist of three Elecraft K3 transceivers with three Elecraft KPA500 amplifiers. Accessory gear includes MicroHam interfaces plus laptop computers.
160: 60 foot top loaded Vertical
40, 80: Quarter wave verticals
30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10: Dipoles
6: 3 element Yagi
EFHW for 10-80m receive antenna
Low Band Receive: BOG
We plan to operate all bands 6 through 160, depending on conditions and demand. We will operate CW, SSB, FT8, FT4 and RTTY. FT8 operation will be on DXpedition frequencies if there are many callers. We will also operate on 60 meters as time permits.
https://clublog.org/logsearch/TO9W
If you do not find your call in the log, please email TO9W2024@gmail.com
W9ILY will handle all QSL requests. All QSOs will be posted on LOTW daily at no charge. QSL cards will be available but please use the Club Log OQRS online system for both direct and bureau cards. Direct cards may also be requested - send an addressed envelope and a minimum of US$2.50 to W9ILY. Unfortunately IRCs cannot be accepted. Bureau cards are always welcome. Bureau cards are free.
DONATIONS
Financial donations are not required nor solicited. However, we will gladly accept any voluntary donations.
During the operation please send all reports, schedule requests, log checks and comments to TO9W2024@gmail.com. You may contact our pilot stations directly: Nick, K9NB - k9nb@arrl.net; John, W9ILY - w9ily@arrl.net; Mike, W9MK - mikew9mk@gmail.com.
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