Thursday, September 7, 2023
SOAPBOX: September 2023 ARS Spartan Sprint
WB9HFK
Rig: Xiegu X6100 @ 5W Antenna: EFHW @ 30 Ft. Weight: 30 Lbs. Checking out new rig!
K3RLL
Pretty light turnout this evening. Must have been something good on TV? Thanks for the contacts; mostly regulars and a few new (at least to me). Nice. 72/73 Don
AB9CA
Well, it helps if you get started at the right time. I was late again tonight. Rig was K3 at 5W to inverted vee. 40 was the main band, 12 contacts there. 4 on 20 and 3 on 80. Only two bander was WO9B on 40 and 80. Prop seemed pretty good. I was getting quite a few spots but the noise was somewhat high on 40 and 80. Thanks for the fun and we hope to see everyone next month. 73 de Dave AB9CA
AA9RK and KD9NZB
40 meters was hot. Conditions were phenomenal. A new ham joined us in the park for the company and we all had a great time.
K3JZD
All of my QSOs were on 40m. 40m was sort of all over the place this evening for me, which was nice. Four watts with a purpose built 40m QCX Mini, small 500mAH LiPo battery pack, small 3D printed key, and ear buds. 40m dipole at 25'. 72 - Jody - K3JZD
K4BAI
Got a late start and no activity heard on 20M or on 80M. All QSOs on 40M. Thanks for each one. 72, John, K4BAI
K4PQC
This is quite a change from the last 2 months. On the first Monday for both July and August we had tremendous lightning storms during the entire Spartan Sprints. Today there are no storms within 150 miles, so why are the bands so noisy? Before the SP I listened to all the bands that I have filter modules, 80, 40, (30) and 20 meters. All of these bands had noise levels more than S-5 and 80 meters was the worst. To save rig weight I just stayed on 40 alternating between S & P and running. I was asked about my station so here it is in brief: The transceiver is a lightened Steve Weber designed ATS-3 using homemade paddles and earbud and for the power supply an 800 mah single cell LiPo with a battery boost. The antenna is a diamond shaped 160 meter horizontal loop at 35' fed with 40' 450 Ohm ladder line, a 9:1 balun and another 25' of RG-58 into the shack. The sad part is, I now have 13 connections between the RF jack and the antenna. I measure the output power with an inline meter between 2 switches. Hopefully the WX will allow more participation in the future. 72/73 to all and thanks for the fun, your good ears and for the QSOs. Phil, K4PQC
WA9AGG
Another fun filled Spartan Sprint. Most of my contacts were on 40 even thought I had a noise level of S7. Here is a tip for reducing weight. Remove all the knobs, feet, and cabinet panels that you can from the QRP rig. Shorten the cable from the key to the rig. Use the rig speaker instead of earbuds. Use the smallest battery that runs out of power just as the event ends. None of these reduce much weight but together they can help. Thanks again to the sponsors. LONG LIVE QRP AND THE GUYS THAT MAKE IT HAPPEN. Regards, Gerald / WA9AGG
AF5Z
Thanks for the contacts. I used a MultusSDR Proficio with 5 watts output to a 1/4 wave vertical with base and radials at 6 feet height. The weight of a 20 amp linear power supply and Vibroplex bug puts me in the tubby division! 72, Bob, AF5Z
Monday, September 4, 2023
What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate?
The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour QRP contest on the first Monday of every month encouraging QRP operators to get on, or near standard QRP frequencies for an evening of fun.
EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
UTC STANDARD TIME 0100Z to 0300Z
UTC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 0000Z to 0200Z
Your state or province
Power output
There is scoring in both Skinny and Tubby divisions. The weight of your station consists everything except your antenna and feedline. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously not lightweight - simply report 30 lbs. That is the default weight for the Tubby division.
Working the same station on two bands counts as two contacts.
To report your results, send an e-mail no later than Thursday, to spartansprint@yahoo.com with the following information:
Your call.
Total number of contacts (all bands) during the sprint.
The weight of your station in pounds.
Soapbox comments, which may include power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else, are encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you in the next Spartan Sprint.
73,
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, The Adventure Radio Society
KI6SN@aol.com
(951) 232-1373
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
2023 ARS Flight of the Bumble Bees tally
Here is a snapshot of the activities in this year's "Flight of the Bumble Bees" held July 30. It includes Pictures of Bumble Bees in the field, a Scoreboard with each entrant's QSOs, multiplier and final score, and the Roster of who the more than 100 bees were, including the location of their field operation.
There is a link to Comments from operators from across North America. An FOBB Soapbox consolidates operators' descriptions of experiences during the four-hour competition.
Please click the links below for details.
Thanks for everyone's participation. It's never too early to plan for 2024 FOBB.
73,
Richard
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, the Adventure Radio Society
Riverside, CA
(951) 232-1373
Photos
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16HvAs1ridie9AdeLxg_nC56A-axYR3hZ
Scoreboard
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WVwc8kIHRlJ0iiyFvpSP59f1CDytBk170dPcEb4nGB0/edit?usp=sharing
Roster
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1onAsqMAvYBWp5Ifcpg3fXNYNxrx0dvPfxNWk1-rmP_o/edit#gid=0
Soapbox
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EoqVITb2HqzsDEu2BlRsCboS_mq4VNODuoPOG7yIZ64/edit
Monday, August 7, 2023
What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate?
The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour QRP contest on the first Monday of every month encouraging QRP operators to get on, or near standard QRP frequencies for an evening of fun.
EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
UTC STANDARD TIME 0100Z to 0300Z
UTC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 0000Z to 0200Z
Your state or province
Power output
There is scoring in both Skinny and Tubby divisions. The weight of your station consists everything except your antenna and feedline. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously not lightweight - simply report 30 lbs. That is the default weight for the Tubby division.
Working the same station on two bands counts as two contacts.
To report your results, send an e-mail no later than Thursday, to spartansprint@yahoo.com with the following information:
Your call.
Total number of contacts (all bands) during the sprint.
The weight of your station in pounds.
Soapbox comments, which may include power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else, are encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you in the next Spartan Sprint.
73,
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, The Adventure Radio Society
KI6SN@aol.com
(951) 232-1373
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Adventure Radio Society 2023 Flight of the Bumblebees, Sunday, July 30
WHO CAN PLAY?
- /BB: If you are a Bumblebee, your exchange is RST, state/province/country, and your Bumblebee number.
- Home Stations: If you are home-based, your exchange is RST, state/province/country, and your power.
PLAYING IN 2023 FOBB
- Say, you make 21 FOBB contacts on 40 meters.
- You make 32 FOBB contacts on 20 meters.
- In that combined total of QSOs, you contacted 14 Bumblebees. NOTE: If you worked KI6SN/BB on two bands, it counts as two Bumblebee contacts.
- To determine your multiplier, multiply 14 Bumblebees times 3.
- Contacts: 21 + 32 = 53
- BB Multiplier: 14 X 3 = 42
- Total: 53 QSOs X 42 BB Multiplier = 2,226 Total points
- Most interesting equipment
- Most fascinating FOBB venture
- Most beautiful site
- Full name
- Callsign
- Location of FOBB operation
- Total number of contacts (all bands)
- Total number of Bumblebees (all bands)
- Comments about your 2023 FOBB experience:
Apply for a 2023 Flight of the Bumblebees Number
IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE, GET A BUMBLEBEE NUMBER
ARSBumblebees@gmail.com with:
- Your Callsign
- Your First Name
- The field location you anticipate to be operating from
- Your Top 3 Choices for FOBB Number
Monday, July 10, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate?
The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour QRP contest on the first Monday of every month encouraging QRP operators to get on, or near standard QRP frequencies for an evening of fun.
EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
UTC STANDARD TIME 0100Z to 0300Z
UTC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 0000Z to 0200Z
Your state or province
Power output
There is scoring in both Skinny and Tubby divisions. The weight of your station consists everything except your antenna and feedline. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously not lightweight - simply report 30 lbs. That is the default weight for the Tubby division.
Working the same station on two bands counts as two contacts.
To report your results, send an e-mail no later than Thursday, to spartansprint@yahoo.com with the following information:
Your call.
Total number of contacts (all bands) during the sprint.
The weight of your station in pounds.
Soapbox comments, which may include power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else, are encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you in the next Spartan Sprint.
73,
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, The Adventure Radio Society
KI6SN@aol.com
(951) 232-1373
Sunday, April 30, 2023
What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate?
The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour QRP contest on the first Monday of every month encouraging QRP operators to get on, or near standard QRP frequencies for an evening of fun.
EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
UTC STANDARD TIME 0100Z to 0300Z
UTC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 0000Z to 0200Z
Your state or province
Power output
There is scoring in both Skinny and Tubby divisions. The weight of your station consists everything except your antenna and feedline. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously not lightweight - simply report 30 lbs. That is the default weight for the Tubby division.
Working the same station on two bands counts as two contacts.
To report your results, send an e-mail no later than Thursday, to spartansprint@yahoo.com with the following information:
Your call.
Total number of contacts (all bands) during the sprint.
The weight of your station in pounds.
Soapbox comments, which may include power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else, are encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you in the next Spartan Sprint.
73,
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, The Adventure Radio Society
KI6SN@aol.com
(951) 232-1373
Thursday, March 30, 2023
What is an Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint?
The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour QRP contest on the first Monday of every month encouraging QRP operators to get on, or near standard QRP frequencies for an evening of fun.
EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
UTC STANDARD TIME 0100Z to 0300Z
UTC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 0000Z to 0200Z
Your state or province
Power output
There is scoring in both Skinny and Tubby divisions. The weight of your station consists everything except your antenna and feedline. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously not lightweight - simply report 30 lbs. That is the default weight for the Tubby division.
Working the same station on two bands counts as two contacts.
To report your results, send an e-mail no later than Thursday, to spartansprint@yahoo.com with the following information:
Your call.
Total number of contacts (all bands) during the sprint.
The weight of your station in pounds.
Soapbox comments, which may include power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else, are encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you in the next Spartan Sprint.
73,
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, The Adventure Radio Society
KI6SN@aol.com
(951) 232-1373
Sunday, March 12, 2023
March 2023 ARS Spartan Sprint SCOREBOARD
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eldXDi-egW6if4OQYO-IcRyyqsBwbnYG/edit#gid=1071371917
March 2023 ARS Spartan Sprint SOAPBOX
Please click on the links above.
Friday, February 10, 2023
February 2023 ARS Spartan Sprint SCOREBOARD
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vxiQmLJ9PpmJTh_tF768gVo61uexVn544qht-l8Ejtc/edit?usp=sharing
February 2023 ARS Spartan Sprint SOAPBOX
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10xvYPlFCPoZeox4UrjjkHiQVg-y81ATC2bfN_lHLLcQ/edit?usp=sharing
Please click on the links above.
Friday, February 3, 2023
What is a Spartan Sprint?
EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
UTC STANDARD TIME 0100Z to 0300Z
UTC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 0000Z to 0200Z
Your state or province
Power output
There is scoring in both Skinny and Tubby divisions. The weight of your station consists everything except your antenna and feedline. If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously not lightweight - simply report 30 lbs. That is the default weight for the Tubby division.
Working the same station on two bands counts as two contacts.
To report your results, send an e-mail no later than Thursday, to spartansprint@yahoo.com with the following information:
Your call.
Total number of contacts (all bands) during the sprint.
The weight of your station in pounds.
Soapbox comments, which may include power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences, and anything else, are encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you in the next Spartan Sprint.
73,
Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, The Adventure Radio Society
KI6SN@aol.com
(951) 232-1373
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
SOAPBOX: January 2023 Spartan Sprint
K3RLL
Was very lucky to work two of the three stations I could hear through the QRN here this evening on 40 meters. Thanks for the ‘good ears’ out there in RadioLand. Maybe condx will be better next month. 72, Don K3RLL
NC4RT
I missed the December Sprint, and hence the time change. And once I got on the air, there was no traffic to be heard on 20m. I made 2 QSOs on 40m but 1 of them didn't send his end of the exchange. Still fun though! Happy New Year. - 72, de NC4RT
WD9ATP
2 contacts from Indiana and 1 from New York. Looking forward to next month. 73, Jeff
NQ2W
Started on 20 with no replies to my CQs. 7 QSOs on 40 and only 1 on 80. Thanks to Andy, W4NLT for the two-bander QSOs. I hope 2023 is being good to you! 72, Will, NQ2W
WA9CWE
Had another challenging Sprint with poor band conditions in Central Indiana. All contacts made were local sprinters. Look forward to next month. Rig-X5105 @5W, Straight Key, G5RV@20’. 73, Steve, WA9CWE
WA9TGT
January 2023 was one of the worst Spartan Sprint nights I’ve had in a good while. Just didn’t hear that many Spartan Sprinters, plus yesterday kicked off the (SKCC K3Y) that runs all week. Not to mention a CW net that appeared on 7.039 KHz. I think it was for about the first 30 minutes of the Sprint. Then on top of it all just a lot of noise in the back ground due to a rain storm moving in. I finally gave up after about 90 minutes with only 6 contacts and called it a night. All my contacts were on 40 meters. I did call CQ SP on 14.060 MHz but heard no activity on 20 meters. Donnie / WA9TGT / Muncie, IN.
WB5BKL
K3/10 @ 5W to a 40M extended double Zepp or a dipole. Loads of QRN from t-storms to the east. I know I missed some callers - apologies. Best signal: WB9HFK. Gave up after about an hour. Hoping for better conditions in February. Happy New Year to all. Had fun (sort of) . . .