Spread the word!

Welcome Technicians to HF Weekend!

To celebrate their arrival and welcome Technician class licensees to HF, Friday, February 23, 2007 through Sunday,
February 25, 2007 has been designated as “Welcome Technicians to HF Weekend”! Of the 655,129 US Amateur Radio
licensees, 323,443 (49%) are Technicians, so the number of potential HF operators will effectively double overnight!

Most Technicians will probably be eager to explore their new 10-meter phone privileges first. Since we are at the
bottom of the cycle and sky wave contacts may be difficult on 10 meters, all hams are encouraged to monitor 28.365
throughout the weekend to contact and welcome as many Technician licensees as possible.

While Technicians can operate SSB anywhere between 28.300 and 28.500, setting a “meeting” frequency will increase the
likelihood of successful contacts and a positive first impression of HF if the band isn't open. Of course, if the band
is open, calling CQ anywhere in the sub band will likely yield positive results!

This is a great opportunity to encourage new hams and do a bit of Elmering. Spread the word to the hams in your area,
help the Technician licensees in you club to build 10-meter antennas, get on the air and have fun! See you on 28.365!


Catch on the bands!