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<p><span>From April 23, 2022 (UTC), through May 1, 2020 (UTC), the Northeast Louisiana Amateur Radio Club will be sponsoring a special event station </span><strong>N5L</strong><span>. This event is to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, with stations operating in several parishes throughout Louisiana.</span></p>
<p><span>How do I participate as a W5L operator from my home, mobile or<br />portable station?<br /></span></p>
<p><span>First, request a login to the online operator scheduling tool:</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVfTB3Slcgkc3hlMByvSw_zw6eQMKjZ3M5osEAjDtnpn0Kew/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVfTB3Slcgkc3hlMByvSw_zw6eQMKjZ3M5osEAjDtnpn0Kew/viewform</a></span></p>
<p><span>You will be notified by email when a login has been set up for you.<br /></span></p>
<p><span>Once you have your login, visit the scheduling page at: https://nelarc.org/2022-N5L/ and log in. With<br />the scheduling tool you can reserve day/time/band/mode slots in which you want to operate. Please<br />note that time slots are 2 hours each.</span></p>
<p><span><br />The online Scheduling Tool puts you in charge of your operating!</span></p>
<p><span><br />When you reserve slots, please follow these guidelines:<br /> Reserving a slot is a commitment to be on the air. Please do your best to keep your commitment. If<br />you are unable to operate during a slot that you have reserved, please CANCEL that reservation.<br /> You may operate only AFTER you have reserved a slot, and then only during the time reserved and<br />on the band and mode reserved.<br /> We encourage reserving slots as far in advance as possible. This provides those wishing to have a<br />QSO with N5L the best opportunity to know when and where to listen for N5L.<br /> You may reserve as many slots as you want; however, please do not request more than 2<br />consecutive slots on the same band and mode. We want others to have an opportunity to reserve<br />slots.<br /> If you come to the end of a reserved time slot and want to continue operating, simply return to the<br />scheduling tool, and refresh your browser. If the next slot is unreserved, you may then reserve it<br />and continue operating.<br /> If you suddenly have time to operate and have not yet reserved a slot, simply return to the<br />scheduling tool, and refresh your browser. If the desired slot is unreserved, you may then reserve it<br />and then begin operating.<br /> At the start and end of your reserved operating time, watch the clock. Be punctual. The operator<br />who follows you will be eager to start operating.<br /></span></p>
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<p><span>N5L Operator Guidelines<br /></span></p>
<p><span>Logs and Log Submission<br />Log all contacts with a logging program capable of exporting an ADIF file of your results. A<br />couple of suggested programs are N1MM Logger+ or N3FJP Amateur Contact Log. If you use<br />N1MM Logger+ you can use the DXPedition contest template which contains all the information<br />you would need in an ADIF file. When you are finished with your time slot operation, email the<br />ADIF file of those contacts to W5L@nelarc.org. Be sure YOUR callsign is referenced in the email.<br />Operating<br /> Always be courteous, remembering that you are representing hams in the State of Louisiana.<br /> You will identify as N5L. You are still bound to your license privileges.<br /> We recommend finding an open frequency and calling CQ. For this event, N5L is the hunted!<br /> Work and log all callers, including dupes. We encourage you to log their name and state.<br /> Direct everyone to N5L on QRZ.com for QSL instructions suggested operating frequencies and a<br />link to the online Operating Schedule.<br /> Become familiar with the history of the Louisiana Purchase, and share bits and pieces of it<br />during your QSOs.<br /> Get on the air and have fun! You set the pace at which you want to work QSOs.<br /> It’s ok to have a QSO longer than a contest/DX style exchange, but please be aware of callers<br />waiting to work you. The goal is to give everyone a chance to have a QSO with N5L<br /> Be aware that DX stations, QRP stations, mobile stations, and portable stations will be in the mix<br />of callers. Do your best to evenly distribute QSOs to everyone.<br /> Self-spotting is OK, and we encourage it!<br /> Always operate in the general portions of the bands. Digital modes in the proper sub-bands.<br />Operations will be centered around these frequencies, but remember no one owns a frequency.<br />Be courteous and yield to nets and QSOs in progress. In those cases, find another frequency.<br /> CW SSB<br />3.545 MHz 3.850 MHz<br />7.045 MHz 7.250 MHz<br />14.045 MHz 14.250 MHz<br />18.085 MHz 18.150 MHz<br />21.045 MHz 21.250 MHz<br />28.045 MHz 28.400 MHz</span></p>
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