222 MHz Spring Sprint 2025

AA2SD using my Rover Rack from the Shack During the Spring 222MHz Sprint

Pack Rat AA2SD Participates in the 222 MHz Sprint Sprint from the Home QTH with Attic Antennas and a Push Up Mast

Berlin NJ July 22 2025 FM29MS - Instead of roving I worked from my home QTH location in FM29MS. I was testing my newly repaired 222 MHz Demi Transvertor, thanks to Ray N3RG  fellow Pack Rat for the help. I operate with "attic antennas only" as I live in an HOA. I  now have (3) 222 MHz antennas jammed into my small attic. One 10 element facing north to the MA, CT and NH , a home built (6) element cheap yagi with a small rotor, and I just added an older Cush Craft 222MHz Boomer heading south looking to work VA, DE and MD.

Equipment deployed included  FT991A and222 Mirage Brick Amp 90 Watts. Additionally, I also used a Directive Systems M2 222-10EZ 222 on a push up pole set up in my backyard with a rotor. Overall the Sprint was busy for the first 2 hours, and slowed significantly after that period. Most of the stations moved to FT8 during the later part of the contest. Adding FT8 is a help as it extends the contest participation during the end of the contest for me. Overall conditions appeared to be normal and not enhanced for the duration of the contest. I worked the contest for the ful time of 4 hours from home.

DigiLO Board installed in the 222 Mhz Demi Transvertor Thanks to Ray N3RG

Thanks to the Pack Rats and to the Sponsor The Central States VHF Society. I look forward to working you again during the 432 contest and the 6 Mtr Spring Sprint from the Road as a Rover

As special thanks to Pete WW2Y/R as the only Rover in the field, I appreciate his efforts as a Rover…thanks Pete

Total QSOs 27 worked during the contes, this was slightly up from my prior year as a Rover and I attribute the ezra contacts to FT8.

• 18 Phone 9  Digital  8 Grids  216 Points

• Grids worked included FM19,FN31,FN20,FM29,FN20,FN34,FM28,FN32

Thanks to all operators that participated,look for me on the Rove during the Sprints and June VHF Contest

AA2SD  Follow my plans here  https://www.aa2sd.com/2025-vhf-spring-sprint

Temporary M2 Yagi Set up in my back yard at my HOA for the Spring Sprint

M2 Antennas 222-10EZ 222 MHz Yagi Antennas   Yagi, 222 MHz, 10 el., 9 ft. 9 in. Boom, 14.1 dBi, 23 dB F/B, T-match, 1.5 kW, N female,