This has got to be one of the wackiest operating events that I’ve ever heard about……….but I like it. According the website,
WMPLOTA is a special event and award scheme for amateur radio satellite operators that encourages the practice of portable operation in the ubiquitous and easily accessible location of Walmart parking lots.
The event begins at 0000 UTC on April 28 and runs through April 29.
According to the website, this all got started…
On April 14, Chris K7TAB operated from the EM99/FM09 gridline, which just happened to run through a Walmart parking lot in Morgantown, WV. When Chris posted this activation to Twitter, many other rovers in the amateur satellite community mentioned how they also had operated from Walmart parking lots across the country, which also happened to be conveniently located on gridlines.
The website links to other resources for this event, including a wiki with the rules and announced activations and a Walmart store finder.