Two states have already begun earlier this February two other states will check in the last weekend in February to join you will need an HF rig exchanges normally consist of a signal report and state that you reside in. To find the List of States and schedules clink on the Link below.
For those interested in Radio history the subject matter might interest you
From: “RATPAC Planning” <ratpacplan@gmail.com>
Subject: [EmComm] RATPAC WED: History of Modern Communications Receiver- Part 1
Date: February 6, 2024 at 7:42:40 PM PST
Reply-To: main@SEC-EmComm.groups.io
Join us live Wednesday, February 7 for RATPAC Zoom presentation:
10:00 PM AST / 9:00 PM EDT / 800 PM CDT / 7:00 PM MDT / 6:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM AKDT / 5:00 PM HADT
and 02:00 AM GMT Thursday
Topic: History of Modern Communications Receiver- Part 1
Presented by Dennis Kidder, W6DQ ◄ Click on callsign to view QRZ.com page
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2128884758?pwd=RG94eEY2L3FiMEg0U3ZIWmhXaEdwdz09
Meeting ID: 212 888 4758
Passcode: RATPAC
Sent by Sam Hernandez
A favorable forecast gave us the green light to set up a station in Avery, Ca. Below are Mark N6IV, Walt K6WGY and Mike KB6USJ the outing photographer(not pictured). Propagation especially on 15 M kept us busy logging stations from the mid west to eastern parts of the country. When the operation was completed the group of three came away high spirited. Not bad working 100 watts and a dipole.
Our first club meeting for 2024 began without our President as he was absent, Dee Axiak took over the reigns. She commented that this was her first meeting as Vice President, for a first timer she did a very admirable job. The agenda was covered in a very efficient and business like manner, she may be back in the near future for an Encore. Nice job! Dee our club Madronna
Contest Objective: For amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Stations outside the US & Canada (and their possessions) may only work stations in the US (and its possessions) and Canada.
Dates: The third or fourth full weekend in January as announced. (January 20-22, 2024)
Contest Period: Begins 1900 UTC Saturday, ends 0359 UTC Monday.
Rule Changes for 2024: Participants in the FM Only category can now count contacts made on 902 MHz and 1.2 GHz toward their scores. Previously, only contacts on the four lowest VHF bands (50, 144, 222 and 432 MHz) counted toward participants’ scores in this category.
Click Here for Complete ARRL January VHF Contest Rules (PDF)
For contest information contact contests@arrl.org or (860) 594-0232
Auction: February 10, 2024
The next TARC auction has been scheduled for February 10, 2024. Doors will open at 8 AM and the auction will start at 9 AM. Lunch will be provided by the Salvation Army, donations appreciated. For more information, please check the auction page.
This should be a good one for everyone using WInlink or other apps that use sound cards.
Cheers & 73,
Dan Sohn, wl7coo
Join us live on Thursday, January 11 for RATPAC Zoom presentation:
10:00 PM AST / 9:00 PM EDT / 800 PM CDT / 7:00 PM MDT / 6:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM AKDT / 5:00 PM HADT / 02:00 AM GMT Thursday
Topic: V/UHF Winlink on Packet & Vara FM using sound cards.
Presented by Scott Currie NS7C ◄ Click on callsign to view QRZ.com page
Kevin Custer, W3KKC ◄ Click on callsign to view QRZ.com page
■ For past and future Thursday RATPAC emergency communications Presentations, go to: http://tiny.cc/rpem
Referred by
Sam – WS6P
ARES Emergency Coordinator – Calaveras County
RACES Radio Officer – Calaveras County
Hm: (209) 293-4010
Meeting ID: 212 888 4758
Passcode: RATPAC
NOTE: ZOOM Passcode & URL information is now the same for both Wednesday and Thursday’s