"AM Tailgate" this weekend

The AM Tailgate is set for 0000 UTC October 31 to 0000 UTC November 1 on the 160 through 2 meter ham bands (except WARC & 60m). You'll find more information about AM Tailgate as well as a log-form here: http://www.qsl.net/potomacam/amtailgate.htm

Feel free to use the AM Spots tool during AM Tailgate: http://www.qsl.net/potomacam/amspots.htm

Looking forward to contacting you on AM this weekend!

73, Brad K4RT

AM Tailgate Rules:

Purpose: Use full-carrier Amplitude Modulation transmissions on amateur radio bands to make enjoyable AM QSOs, renew old acquaintances, meet new friends, and encourage newcomers to try AM. AM Tailgate is not a contest.

1.1 Operating Period: 0000 UTC on October 31, 2015 to 0000 UTC on November 1, 2015.

2.1 Transmission Mode: All transmissions must be full-carrier amplitude modulation. A participant may contact other stations that use AM, SSB, or DSB.

3.1 Bands & Frequencies: 160 through 2 meters (except WARC bands & 60 meters). Participants may contact the same station more than once per band.

The commonly used AM calling frequencies listed below (+/-) may be good starting points for AM Tailgate QSOs. Calling frequencies may vary by geographic location due to local or regional practices.

   160 Meters 1.880-1.885 MHz
   75 Meters 3.705, 3.870-3.885 MHz
   40 Meters 7.285-7.295 MHz
   20 Meters 14.330 MHz
   15 Meters 21.420 MHz
   10 Meters 29.000-29.200 MHz
   6 Meters 50.420 MHz
   2 Meters 144.270 MHz

Please note that full-carrier AM is not confined by U.S. regulations to any particular voice frequency(s), and AM QSOs regularly take place outside established calling frequencies & windows.

4.1 Calling CQ: “CQ AM Tailgate”, "CQ Tailgate", or just "CQ" are suggested ways of calling CQ for this event.

4.2 QSOs Generally: It is suggested that while in QSO, participants listen for, and include, breaking stations as conditions allow.

5.1 QSY-in-30: After 30 minutes in any generally observed AM window it is suggested that AM Tailgate participants (1) QSY no fewer than 5 KHz, or (2) QRX on that frequency for at least 10 minutes. Participants who relinquish a frequency may answer AM Tailgate CQ calls by other stations on that frequency.

6.1 Logging: Logs are extremely valuable in determining participation levels and the level of interest in continuing the event. Therefore, operators are asked to submit their logs showing the call signs of stations worked and other standard log data. Hand-written logs or logs generated by software will be accepted. Hard copy log & summary forms are available by clicking on the links above.

6.2 Spotting: Spotting of AM Tailgate participants is encouraged using AM Spots: http://www.qsl.net/potomacam/amspots.htm

6.3 Log Submissions: Please submit electronic logs via e-mail. To submit hand-written documents by e-mail, please convert to PDF. Log & summary sheet must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on November 10, 2015, sent by e-mail to: potomacam@qsl.net

or by surface or air mail to: 7229 Wickford Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 USA

Please include a photo(s) of you in your station.

7.1 Post Event: All logs submitted by November 10 shall be reviewed by November 20, 2015. Recognition may be given on the web for participation in this event.

8.1 Contact: Contact the 2015 coordinator at: potomacam@qsl.net

8.2 AM Tailgate rules & forms are subject to change as circumstances require.