William 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.
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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/
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
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.
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
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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