Fall Sprints
The Central States VHF Society fully supports the Fall Sprints sponsored by the Mt Airy VHF Radio Club. Please participate!
Announcing The 2024 Fall Sprints
The Mt. Airy VHF Radio Club is proud to sponsor the upcoming 2024 Fall Sprints!
Contest Time and Date:
1. 50 MHz: 1800 UTC to 2200 UTC time on Saturday, August 10, 2024
2. 144 MHz: 7 PM to 11 PM local time on Monday, September 9, 2024
3. 222 MHz: 7 PM to 11 PM local time on Tuesday, September 17, 2024
4. 432 MHz: 7 PM to 11 PM local time on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
5. 902 MHz and up: 8 AM to 2 PM local time on Saturday, October 5, 2024
Please note the changes for this year’s running of the Fall VHF Sprints:
• The 50 MHz sprint will be held on Saturday afternoon from 1800 to 2200 UTC
We hope this change will increase participation and take advantage of the current solar cycle improved propagation possibilities.
• Stations will be classified as either Single Op HP, Single Op LP, or Rover
By expanding the award categories, we hope to encourage more participants to post their scores
and be recognized for their station and operating capabilities.
More information and the complete rules are posted at: https://packratvhf.com/index.php/fall-sprints
For questions or comments please contact the committee at
We hope all of you enjoy the activity and have fun in the Sprints!
The Pack Rats Fall Sprints Committee:
Phil Miguelez WA3NUF, Allen Oldfield W9KXI, Jim Antonacci WA3EHD, & Bill Schaffer WS3O