Parks…parks…parks

In no particular order, here are some reflections on the “Ohio Parks on the Air” operating event. It was good to see so many DELARANS active! Hey all, The OSPOTA results are out and am excited just to see my call. In the Single Opp Low Power I placed 14 out of 32 . My 1st time solo. Already planning for next year. In the link go to pages 8 > 14 in the article. I'm just tickled to not be last but I was never concerned about that to begin with. All about have a good experience. AD8EC Jamie Well done Jamie! It's all about having fun. I noticed the winner in your category was also in Delaware State Park. (WB8CPG) Joe, K8MP My brother, K8RGI, and I were operating out of Oak Point State park..The smallest state park. The rules for the islands state park are a little different in that you only need to be on the island. Which includes being tied up to a dock with your boat. I was using my mag loop antenna. Next year, I will be using my 25 ft vertical slinky antenna with a 9 to 1 balun and tuner…it will operate 80 to 10. WA8RR, Richard Robbins

VHF Stuff

At our new web page http://contests.arrl.org/clubcompdetails.php we have posted the 2019 ARRL June VHF Contest club eligibility data for review. • The list defaults to the most recent event – be sure to select 2019 ARRL September VHF Contest in the drop down menu. Data is sorted by Club Name, then by Member Call Sign. If there are additional call signs to the right of a group call, these members operated at a station participating as a guest operator or multioperator entry crediting the group. Multioperator entries are subject to the rule requiring 50% club membership. The residence requirement (mileage or section) is shown for each club. Residence information is shown for each member, if provided. A minimum of 3 logs per club are required to compete. Please review the data and have your members bring any questions to you or your responsible club official or secretary. If a club competition participanrt was ineligible, or outside of club territory, the information is not included. Upon your completed review, club secretaries or responsible officials may contact the ARRL Contest Branch to discuss any adjustments to their club’s summary results. Challenges to scores submitted by a club must be made in writing by contacting the ARRL Contest Branch via email with any concerns. Please submit all responses/questions by 2359 UTC, Wednesday November 6, 2019 - via email to contests@arrl.org. This email is being sent to the filers email address for all Contest Clubs who have an Eligibility Lists on file. To be eligible for Club Competition, clubs must have had an Eligibility List on file at http://contest- clubs.arrl.org/viewlists.php prior to the beginning of the contest they intend to participate in. PS: The planning committee for the first ever Youth on the Air camp (YOTA) in IARU Region 2 is working on their event for 2020. This event will include several activity categories, including contesting. If your club is interested in supporting their effort, see below for more information. 73, Paul Bourque, N1SFE Contest Program Manager