Sauk Co. ARES net was brought online around 09:30 hours. I was dispatched from Baraboo to Reedsburg, WI to position myself at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. I made excellent time from Baraboo to Reedsburg. I positioned myself in an open area in the parking lot and reported my position to the Sauk Co. net on 147.315. All communications were from my emergency response vehicle.

I was told to check in to the Adam’s Co. net on the 147.105 repeater. Their signal to me was weak. My signal back to them was barely copyable but eventually my message got through. Attempted simplex on 146.700 with next control. Signals were just as bad. Adam’s Co. net control had me go to simplex on 147.570 and QSO N9HWP. His signal was barely copyable and my signal to him failed.

I was told to check in to the Juneau Co. net on the 146.850 repeater. Their signal to me was S3-S4, 100% copy. I recieved a good signal report as well. Switched to 147.570 simpled. QSO with KC9IWD at St. Joeseph’s Hopsital in Hillsboro, WI. Good RX and good TX.

Overall the state wide SET was a success this year. I wish I was able to make more simplex contacts with neighboring counties/locations. Next time I will be more prepared.