SB QST @ ARL $ARLB028 ARLB028 W1AW 2003 Spring/Summer Operating Schedule ZCZC AG28 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 28 ARLB028 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT April 7, 2003 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB028 ARLB028 W1AW 2003 Spring/Summer Operating Schedule Morning Schedule: Time Mode Days ------------------- ---- --------- 1300 UTC (9 AM EDT) CWs Wed, Fri 1300 UTC (9 AM EDT) CWf Tue, Thu Daily Visitor Operating Hours: 1400 UTC to 1600 UTC - (10 AM to 12 PM EDT) 1700 UTC to 1945 UTC - (1 PM to 3:45 PM EDT) (Station closed 1600 to 1700 UTC (12 PM to 1 PM EDT)) Afternoon/Evening Schedule: 2000 UTC (4 PM EDT) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri 2000 " " CWs Tue, Thu 2100 " (5 PM EDT) CWb Daily 2200 " (6 PM EDT) RTTY Daily 2300 " (7 PM EDT) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri 2300 " " CWf Tue, Thu 0000 " (8 PM EDT) CWb Daily 0100 " (9 PM EDT) RTTY Daily 0145 " (9:45 PM EDT) VOICE Daily 0200 " (10 PM EDT) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri 0200 " " CWs Tue, Thu 0300 " (11 PM EDT) CWb Daily Frequencies (MHz) ----------------- CW: 1.818 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 147.555 RTTY: - 3.625 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 147.555 VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 147.555 Notes: CWs = Morse Code practice (slow) = 5, 7.5, 10, 13 and 15 WPM CWf = Morse Code practice (fast) = 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 WPM CWb = Morse Code Bulletins = 18 WPM CW frequencies include code practices, Qualifying Runs and CW bulletins. RTTY = Teleprinter Bulletins = BAUDOT (45.45 baud) and AMTOR-FEC (100 Baud). ASCII (110 Baud) is sent only as time allows. Code practice texts are from QST, and the source of each practice is given at the beginning of each practice and at the beginning of alternate speeds. On Tuesdays and Fridays at 2230 UTC (6:30 PM EDT), Keplerian Elements for active amateur satellites are sent on the regular teleprinter frequencies. A DX bulletin replaces or is added to the regular bulletins between 0000 UTC (8 PM EDT) Thursdays and 0000 UTC (8 PM EDT) Fridays. In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as follows: Voice on the hour, Teleprinter at 15 minutes past the hour, and CW on the half hour. FCC licensed amateurs may operate the station from 1400 UTC to 1600 UTC (10 AM to 12 PM EDT), and then from 1700 UTC to 1945 UTC (1 PM to 3:45 PM EDT) Monday through Friday. Be sure to bring your current FCC amateur license or a photocopy. The complete W1AW Operating Schedule may be found on page 93 in the April 2003 issue of QST or on the web at, http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html . NNNN /EX