UTARC 2001 ARRL September VHF QSO Party

A detailed writeup for this contest efforts is also available.

Johanna Preston W5JLP, the new president of the University of Texas Amateur Radio Club.
Ken Harker WM5R, Gary Raney KM5TY, and Johanna Preston W5JLP. Ken is on 50 MHz, Gary is calling CQ on 222 MHz, and Johanna is operating 144 MHz.
Ken Harker WM5R and Gary Raney KM5TY near the start of the contest. Ken has the headset on for 50 MHz, and Gary is sitting in front of the 144 MHz radio.
Johanna Preston W5JLP, calling CQ on 144 MHz CW.
Johanna Preston W5JLP and Gary Raney KM5TY. Gary is now operating 50 MHz, a band that never opened up for us.
Derek Wills AA5BT came to visit and see what all the rotor turning was about.
Louisa Preston KB5LBN trying to stay ahead on her schoolwork.
Gary Raney KM5TY and Johanna Preston W5JLP. Johanna is still calling CQ on 144 MHz.
A close-up of some of the gear in the VHF/UHF weak signal station at N5XU.
Ken Harker WM5R, Gary Raney KM5TY, and Johanna Preston W5JLP. Ken is on 50 MHz, Gary is calling CQ on 222 MHz, and Johanna is operating 144 MHz.
Louisa Preston KB5LBN listening to the excitement on 144 MHz!
Gary Raney KM5TY and Johanna Preston W5JLP. Gary is now operating 432 MHz, and Johanna is calling CQ on 50 MHz.
Jen Sims KD5JZV hung around the contesters some on both days.
Gary Raney KM5TY working a station on 432 MHz.
Louisa Preston KB5LBN getting ready to call CQ on 144 MHz.
Johanna Preston W5JLP, calling CQ on 144 MHz.
Gary Raney KM5TY and Johanna Preston W5JLP. Gary is multitasking - he's calling CQ on 50 MHz with the DVK, listening in one ear, and calling CQ on 222 MHz with the hand mic and listening with the other ear.

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