Ground Hog Day Special Event Station

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Here’s something just for fun! In honor of Punxsutawney Phil, the Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio Club, K3HWJ, will be operating a Special Event Station.

The Annual Ground Hog Day Special Event Station will be held this year on Saturday, February 5th from about 8:00 a.m. till at least 3:00 p.m. or later, depending upon band conditions at that time.

They plan to use:

  • 40 meters on or about 7183
    +/- about 5 khz.
  • 20 meters on or about 14330
    +/- about 5 khz.
  • 80 meters backup in case problems on or about 3845
    +/- about 5 khz.

A certificate for a “SASE” (self addressed stamped envelope).

For more information, see: https://sites.google.com/site/punxyhamclub/special-events/ground-hog-day