2020-12-14, 10:57:28
I recently came across a radio activity being practiced by hams in lockdown in the GTA. They call it the Covid-52 superspreader event. Inspired by the rules and restrictions of the Covid-19 situation, the event involves making contacts on simplex frequencies on 2 metres and 6 metres. The only rule is that participants must be at least 2 metres apart or 6 metres apart depending on which band they are using. Operating on 70cm during the event is forbidden because that would contravene the social distancing rules of Covid-19!
The objective is to increase the spread of the activity by making the furthest contact possible using whatever power is available. The activity name derives from the frequencies used: 146.52 MHz and 51.52 MHz.
It seems like a constructive way of dealing with the never-ending lockdown restrictions while encouraging participation in ham radio. Anyone want to give it a try here?
The objective is to increase the spread of the activity by making the furthest contact possible using whatever power is available. The activity name derives from the frequencies used: 146.52 MHz and 51.52 MHz.
It seems like a constructive way of dealing with the never-ending lockdown restrictions while encouraging participation in ham radio. Anyone want to give it a try here?