VE3ONT TO BE ACTIVE IN 1994 EME CONTEST

 Again in 1994, the Toronto VHF Society - VE3ONT, will participate in the ARRL
 EME Contest using the Institute for Space and Terrestrial Science's 46m (150')
 Algonquin Park dish (grid square FN05xw).  This year's operation will provide
 an increased opportunity to work 144 MHz stations.

 UTC Date       VE3ONT TX freq      listening range          approx. times

 Oct 29         432.050 MHz         432.050 - 432.060        0645 - 1815 UTC
 Oct 30        1296.050            1296.050 - 1296.060       0754 - 1844
 Nov 26         144.100             144.100 - 144.110        0538 - 1645
 Nov 27         144.100             144.100 - 144.110        0646 - 1713

 Because the Algonquin dish has a 9 degree lower elevation limit, stations with
 horizon fixed antennas in eastern North America will have a limited chance to
 work VE3ONT.  The following operating hints will improve your chance of making
 a QSO.

 - As in 1993, VE3ONT will work "split" frequency.  Do not call on VE3ONT's TX
      frequency.  Pick a random frequency in the listening range.  Use the full
      range; we will be looking for stations in the clear.

 - VE3ONT will use circular polarization on all bands.  You may use linear or
      circular polarization to work us.  If circular, use RHCP on TX and RX for
      144 and 432.  On 1296 we will have switchable sense so you may use either
      the satellite or EME polarization convention.

 - Conditions permitting, VE3ONT may start each operating period on SSB to work
      strong stations as quickly as possible.  Please do not call again for a
      second contact on CW.  Conversely, if you work us on CW please do not call
      again for a SSB QSO.

 - All contacts will be "random" with no schedules or sequencing.  Please be
      patient; QRM on our end was intense in 1993.

 Low power and OSCAR class stations are encouraged to make an EME contact.  100
 watts delivered to a single long yagi should be sufficient on 144 and 432.  On
 1296, stations were worked with as little as 10 watts and a 2m (6') dish in
 1993.

 Use of the dish at the Algonquin Space Complex is always subject to last minute
 preemption for non-Amateur purposes.

 QSLs with an SAE to Dennis Mungham VE3ASO, RR 3, Mountain, Ontario, Canada, K0E
 1S0.  Reception reports are also welcome.  Send your log to the ARRL.

 For further information contact Peter Shilton VE3VD, (905) 774-8766.  Latest
 developments will be provided at the Central States VHF Conference July 29-30,
 Memphis, TN, and the International EME Conference, Gottskars, Sweden, August
 26-28.

 de VE3ASO, VE3VD, W9IP
 July 16, 1994.

 Michael Owen W9IP
 MOWE@SLUMUS.STLAWU.EDU