Speaking of 13 Colonies, I'll be representing Virginia as "K2B" from FM18, and possibly FM19 or FM08 on 7/3 and 7/4 (TBD). I plan to prioritize the linear satellites but will give FM a try if the pass is not too crazy. I expect to be on late afternoon/evenings on the work days and more frequently on July 3 and 4. (July 5 looks to have a lot of family activity, so "staycation mode"). I will try to announce plans on Twitter (hashtags #13Colonies #amsat #K2B). Likely QRG will be 5kHz ABOVE passband center (+/- QRM), computer-controlled. On AO-7, around 145.438-.440 unless there is a rover operating (I'll move up).
More info on the event at http://13colonies.us (note new URL from prior years). This will be my first year representing 13 Colonies instead of chasing the stations on HF.
All QSL (they have a very nice design for 2020) is through each state's QSL manager (link from 13 Colonies or each call's qrz.com page). If you need my grid or Virginia on LOTW, please tell me, and I'll switch to my own call so we can log it. If you are in one of the 13 Colonies states, it's not too late to contact your state coordinator and join the fun!
73 Steve KS1G FM18
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cal Spreitzer [email protected] To: [email protected] Cc: Bcc: Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:19:12 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event The 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event (Independence Week Celebration) starts Wednesday, July 1, 2020 -1300 UTC and runs through Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (0400 UTC)
This will be my second year representing Maryland as "K2F" from FM18. I will be working most FM and Linear birds throughout the week. If you need Maryland feel free to drop me a line for a particular schedule or just tune in.
73, Cal/N3CAL FM18