ALASKA VHF-UP GROUP
50-MHz to Microwave
This is the webpage for the Alaska VHF-Up Group; An informal Amateur Radio group promoting interest
in VHF and higher frequencies with emphasis on long-distance, weak-signal operations.
This group will also facilitate entering VHF, UHF and microwave contests in Alaska. The group will
be loosely affiliated with the Pacific NW VHF Society and the Leo Society of Alaska.
Meetings will be ocassionally arranged for the sole purpose of getting together hams with common
interests in VHF and higher techology. Membership is promoted for the purpose of providing a list
of Alaskan Hams sharing similar interests in VHF and "Up". Charter membership was offered to those
who joined by December 31, 2005. Regular membership began on January 1, 2006.
IF YOU ARE ACTIVE ON - OR JUST INTERESTED IN
VHF/UHF or HIGHER ACTIVITIES --- WHY NOT JOIN THE ALASKA VHF-UP GROUP?
Here is the excel form for signing up. If you cannot open excel forms go here for a reader.
Or you can e-mail KL7UW for more information.
If you are new to VHF "weak-signal" operation or only have FM experience, you should read my
article from the Anchorage Amateur Radio Club Newsletter, then read the introductory articles
posted on the Pacific NW VHF Society website, and another interesting article about getting on
VHF-SSB from Bob Witte, K�NR.
K7CW writes an convincing argument on using digital modes for VHF and Up.
Business and BOD Actions:
See the Constitution and By-Laws for the rules for nominations and election.
Nominations for Board of Directors open from May 1-31; Election June 1-30 New term runs 1 July, 2013 - 30 June, 2015
Nominations for Board of Directors has closed. Since no nominations were received other than the
incumbent directors, they are automatically re-elected per Section 1.1 under policies in the constitution.
Board of Directors June 2013-2015:
Ed Cole, KL7UW, Paul Kiesel, K7CW, and Robert Rowley, AL2B.
First order of business of for the new board is selection of officers starting July, 1 2013. Officer terms
run from Sept. 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015. Any member of AVG, in good standing, can apply for an office.
It is assumed the incumbents are willing to continue to serve unless notification is received by the Board
of Directors. Current officers have been re-appointed for another term, as follows:
AVG Officers Sept. 2013-2015:
- President - Ed Cole, KL7UW
- Vice President - Dale Hershberger, KL7XJ
- Secretary - Treasurer - TBA
Appointments:
- Contest/Awards Chair - Paul Kiesel, K7CW
- Webmaster - Ed Cole, KL7UW
The annual meeting will be held concurrent with the Kenai or Anchorage Hamfests, and during the Annual PNWVHFS
Conference. This should provide a convenient time and reasonable accessibility for the majority
of members.
Members are encouraged to report their activities/projects for inclusion on this webpage for all to
read. The AVG webpage serves as the Newsletter of events and activities (see archives of previous
years activities at end of this page).
NEW Alaska VHF-UP E-mail Reflector:
Link to subscribe to AK-VHF reflector.
Note: Subscription is available to members-only of the AK VHF Up Group.
NEW Alaska VHF-UP Award:
Here is the new Awards page, and samples of the two certificates.
Membership List:
Follow this link for the Membership List.
Activity Nets:
- TUESDAY-NET:
"Southcentral Simplex Net", 146.52 FM Simplex #, 2000-local time, KL7CY Net Control.
- SATURDAY-NET:
"Alaska VHF-Up Net", 0900-local time, KL7UW Net Control, Schedule:
- 1st SATURDAY - 144.200 MHz SSB
- 2nd SATURDAY - 146.52 MHz FM simplex #
- 3rd SATURDAY - 144.200 MHz SSB
- 4th SATURDAY* - 146.52 MHz FM simplex #
# Net progresses to 6m/1.25m/70cm/33cm/23cm!
* Note: the nets held on local repeaters are suspended, temporarily.
Alaska-Yukon Weak-Signal Google Group:
Alaska-Yukon Weak Signal Group (http://groups.google.com/group/ak-wsg)
VHF/UHF/Microwave Conference Schedule for 2013:
- South East VHF Society Conference
- Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers Conference, Greenbank, WV.
- SETI-League Conference, jointly held with SARA, above
- Kenai Peninsula Hamfest, July 13 in Soldotna
- Central States VHF Society Conference, July 26-28, Elk Grobe Village, IL
- Pacific NW VHF Society Conference, Oct. 12-13, Moses Lake, WA
- Microwave Update, Oct. 18-20, Morehead, KY
Suggested operating frequencies |
BAND |
CW/SSB FREQ |
ANT POLARITY |
FM FREQ |
ANT POLARITY |
6M |
50.110/50.125 |
HORZ |
50.30 |
VERT |
2M |
144.200 |
VERT |
146.58 |
VERT |
1.25M |
222.100 |
VERT |
223.50 |
VERT |
70CM |
432.100 |
VERT |
446.00 |
VERT |
33CM |
NONE |
VERT |
927.50 |
VERT |
23CM |
1296.100 |
VERT |
1294.50 |
VERT |
ARRL JANUARY VHF Contest: Jan 19-20, 2013:
The contest begins 10:00 am AST Saturday and ends 7:00 pm Sunday. Operate all bands 50-MHz
and higher. For details go to: Contest page.
ARRL June VHF Contest: June 8-9, 2013:
The contest begins 10:00 am AST Saturday and ends 7:00 pm Sunday. Operate all bands 50-MHz
and higher. For details go to: Contest page.
ARRL Sept. VHF Contest: Sept. 14-15, 2013:
The contest begins 10:00 am AST Saturday and ends 7:00 pm Sunday. Operate all bands 50-MHz
and higher. For details go to: Contest page
Send me your plans for the contest to be listed here:
EME Contests:
Here is a link to the EME Page for the dates.
VHF-Up DX Record:
Here is the preliminary DX Record spreadsheet.
Favorite Links:
View some of our favorite links.
Activities Archive:
Here is a link to the Archives for 2005
Here is a link to the Archives for 2006
Here is a link to the Archives for 2007
Here is a link to the Archives for 2008
Here is a link to the Archives for 2009
Here is a link to the Archives for 2010
Here is a link to the Archives for 2011