ARRL FMT November 2023 Challenge
UPDATE of RESULT 20 November 2023
Congratulations to Paul Bennett, KD7KDO for accurately measuring ALL 4 FMT frequencies with an accuracy under 1 Hz (0.08hz, 0.52hz, 0.03hz, and 0.46hz). That is close! Paul is considered in the GREEN BOX a Recognition of Excellence in the FMT Community.
The closest and only MARCA Challenger missed by many astronomical light years the same 4 FMT frequencies.
KD7KDO and AA7OO used different technical approaches to participate in the November 2023 ARRL FMT. Ask one or both of these FMT Seasoned Experts on which is the best and most accurate. The FMT is a basic skill all Amateur Hams should be able to master regardless of your license class. There will be another MARCA Challenge in 2024, so get prepared.
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Date:of Challenge 6 November 2023
FMT is 16 November 2023
An open challenge to those wanting to explore a little more about the Basics of Ham Radio; What Frequency am I tuned & listening to ??? ... Is my radio knob and digital display correct and in sync with the universe?
What am I talking about? Well ...
ARRL FMT Contest or Frequency Measurement Test is 0230Z on Friday 17 November 2023. The second challenge for any Ham to Master is .... "What time is it? .... note the time is "Z" or "GMT" and ... that makes 0230Z what time in Arizona? or What time is it in Nebraska? Is it the same time or different on my digital clock? or different if my Mickey Mouse clock with hands?
Paul says he will take on "all" challenges ... and be within 0.00047 Hertz !!!!
To get you started, Paul has put together a presentation to give you some tips & pointers...
Here is the first hint to keep you in the game: Thursday evening at 7:30 PM MST, 16 November 2023. This is 2 days after our regular 3rd Tuesday evening of the Month, November 14th 2023 at ... 00230Z ... Membership Meeting. Yes, come to the meeting and you can ask the "FMT Pro" and at the same time you catch up with your 2024 dues.
Hint #2 ... start now maybe sortof ... and as Paul suggested ... find someone to participate with ... it's more fun and maybe more competitive.
For your casual reading of MARCA participation in past FMT activities check out W7MOT.org >> Library >> Articles Library >> Activities >> FMT ....
And .... W7MOT.org >> Library >> Files Library >> Presentations to see in NON alphabetical order some interesting FMT presentations and other interesting stuff..
Norm Johnson, aa7oo
Paul Bennett, kd7kdo