When the original concept of the 23-on-23 was developed it set out to create an additional planned activity on 23cm between the various Field Day events so that we could continue to work to improve the capability of our home/portable 23cm stations (and further help reduce the $Cost/QSO benefit for our investment in equipment
). Our concept was also that when the 23rd of any given month fell on a weekend, we could invest some more time and get out into the field and try to stretch the distances of Qs being completed.
What we’ve found has been that we are attracting a good number of operators to the 23-on-23 week day events, and these have now extended to include a ‘digital’ activation component to add to the challenge and fun of the ‘event’.
This month, the 23-on-23 and Spring VHF/UHF Field Day coincide, bringing additional activity to the band.
In a discussion with Robert VK4LHD if there was an appetite to look to including an additional event into the calendar between the Field Day and the next 23-on-23!
As I see it, we have three choices:
1. Wait until the 23rd Dec (might have a few issues with Christmas) to conduct the next event;
2. Add a ‘special’ 23-on-23’ into the calendar that combines both the SSB, CW & Digital activities of the current format; or
3. A Digital 23 event focused on providing activity that is specifically focused on assisting the op’s starting out using digital modes on uWave.
Once again, this is not just a SE VK4 event… so of us are looking for the ability to strive for longer haul Qs and value the support of Grant VK2MAX and others who can provide the other end of the path!
Robert & I would appreciate hearing your thoughts?
