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William Becknell Heritage Days Amateur Radio Club - Special Event Station

William Becknell Heritage Days Amateur Radio Club - Special Event StationWilliam Becknell Heritage Days Amateur Radio Club - Special Event StationWilliam Becknell Heritage Days Amateur Radio Club - Special Event Station

Commemorating the founding of the Santa Fe Trail  Sept 1st. 1821

Transmitting on the Trail from  - Aug 28th to Sep 5th  2021

Our Objectives

If During the time period from May 2017 to December 2022 the club was active in doing events along the Santa Fe Trail in the 5 states it passes through. After the 200th anniversary events members wanted to help in doing other historical events. 

2025 Lewis and Clark 2024 Amelia Earhart

Since William Becknell was an explorer we decided to take on other events related to trails. The Amelia Earhart Event with the group in Ireland commemorating her crossing of the Atlantic was our next project.  This year 2025 we have decided to take on the Lewis and Clark Special Event in June. 

This Year is the 200th Anniversary

Look for Us On-The-Air Transmitting from On the Trail using the club call sign " WB0SFT " and a Location Name

 

The Santa Fe Trail

200th Anniversary Commemoration

January - December 2021

Current Weather Update

Current weather conditions will be posted on the days of operation.
Clicking on button will take you to the "Radar.Weather.gov" weather page. 

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Current Weather

Site Locations - Aug 28th - Sept 5th 2021

..... Site #1 Franklin, Mo .......... Callsign WB0SFT & "W1B"

..... Site #1 Franklin, Mo .......... Callsign WB0SFT & "W1B"

..... Site #1 Franklin, Mo .......... Callsign WB0SFT & "W1B"

Franklin, Mo is the beginning location of the founding of the SFT.  We will have operators there in the park on Sept 1st for the opening ceremonies by the Santa Fe Trail Association 

" WB0SFT "

..... Site #1 Franklin, Mo .......... Callsign WB0SFT & "W1B"

..... Site #1 Franklin, Mo .......... Callsign WB0SFT & "W1B"

Several Operators will be on the Trail during the 9 day event we have planned. Check with POTA.US spotting page often as we have 15-20 sites we may operate from on different days.

" WB0SFT "

..... Site #1 Franklin, Mo .......... Callsign WB0SFT & "W1B"

" WB0SFT "

All of our operators will be using the Club Call Sign  WB0SFT  and identifying themselves with their actual location on the trail. 

" WB0SFT "

" WB0SFT "

" WB0SFT "

Keep in mind that you may work the same call sign on the same day but we will have different operators and different sites. Some overlapping at the same time.

" WB0SFT "

" WB0SFT "

" WB0SFT "

With multiple locations on the trail and all using our club call sign you may see us spotted several times. Work all of them as a separate QSL certificate will be issued for each location and each day. 

" WB0SFT "

" WB0SFT "

" WB0SFT "

 For POTA  the SFT is listed as  K-4579  it is about 850 miles long. We have identified as many as 250 locations where there is either a marker or the trail may be seen. We may be activating from many of them during the event.

Support our Trail - Become a site activator

Join Us On The Trail

If you live on the trail or wish to activate a Trail Site any time during 2021 please contact "Steve" at  wb0sft@gmail.com  the Site Coordinator for including your activation in this years activities. Our Activities this year are part of the National Historic Event

We will Be Spotting Location Times and Frequencies on the following Websites

For DX Heat Link  Click Here > https://dxheat.com/

Parks On The Air - POTA - Click Here

                Sign up for Notifications about our Special Event Station Locations.                             Club Information, QSL Cards, etc. 

Our Club is the "William Becknell Heritage Days Ham Radio Club".  

 

wb0sft@gmail.com To contact our Amateur Radio Club coordinator send us an email

E-Mail Coordinator

Aug 28 - Sep 5 2021

Trail Frequencies and times will be posted for each site as they come on the air.


•Contact on  15m  20m  40m  80m 160M    21.365 - 14.265 - 7.265 - 3.865. - 1.835 

•We will voice announce our CW Locations as they are being used.  

•From  00:01 GMT  Aug 28th to Sept 5th  24:00 GMT 2021

•CW frequencies Check these •21.065 - 14.065 - 7.060 - 3.520 - 1.820


FT-8 Frequencies and Times will be Posted here when available.


As the event gets closer we will be able to give you the frequencies we are transmitting on and a time schedule for each. We will be looking at propagation reports to help with band openings.

Check Back Often for Updates

We Will Update Daily with Locations and Times

Additional Event Site Locations Wanted Along the Trail

We are establishing additional Event Stations along the trail. During the Anniversary Event in Aug-Sep we will be using our Club Call "WB0SFT" and a locator reference. POTA members will get credit for your Activating the Trail. Your Log will be submitted to the Club for coordinating with QSL cards and Certificates. 


If you would like to participate and set up a site just contact us for more information.  
I have added as files below. They show  60 + potential site locations on the trail. 

If you or your Club would like to find out how you can participate. 

Download the -- "Trail Information Sheet" -- Below

Photo Gallery - STRANG Park

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Trail Maps

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On The Trail Photos

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Some History about the Santa Fe Trail

The Santa Fe Trail is listed with POTA  "Parks on the Air"  K-4579  

Contact with our station during the event qualifies as an official contact on POTA

William Becknell History (docx)Download
William Becknell Additional History (docx)Download
1-Trail Map Eastern Section (docx)Download
1-Trail Map Western Section (docx)Download
Trail Information Sheet 2020 (pdf)Download
Flyer WB0SFT- 2020 (pdf)Download

Associated with the following organizations

Parks On The Air == We Spot Here

Parks On The Air == We Spot Here

Parks On The Air == We Spot Here

Summits On The Air

Parks On The Air == We Spot Here

Parks On The Air == We Spot Here

Santa Fe Trail Association

Santa Fe Trail Association

Santa Fe Trail Association

DXHeat == We Spot Here

Santa Fe Trail Association

Santa Fe Trail Association

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After the Event you will be able to download and obtain your QSL certificate.

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   E-Mail   Coordinator  Steve
 KC0VYS    wb0sft@gmail.com


   E-Mail  Ast. Site  Cord.  Chuck    KB0TOT

      kb0tot.em28@gmail.com

Copyright © 2025 Robert S. Everley KC0VYS - WB0SFT  Trustee  All Rights Reserved.

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