I am using one with a DEM TIB to reduce the output to 200 MW for a transverter. I have not seen it on a scope but if the spike was of substance it would kill off my transverter's mixer which has not
http://www.kr1st.com/70cmstack.htm Hi- Nice article on a simple and inexpensive antenna. I have been considering a beacon on 70 CM and your halo stack might be a good match.(pun) George, W1JHR ______
The ARRL has specific contests rules but seems to leave out the definitions. What is a "permanent station location"? If you drag a travel trailer to a mountaintop property you lease, borrow or own an
I guess maybe I wasn't specific enough. Words have meaning and there is no definition of what a "permanent station location" is Also "2: Portable Equiptment and Antennas" may not be the same as 2: Po
W1JHR will be active from S. VT on Mt Olga FN32 OU at 2200'ASL? viable NE to SW. 50 MHz thru 10 GHz listening 144.260 for MW contacts and also 144.235. Send VHFcontesting mailing list submissions to
?To all: Is 144.265 the microwave liaison frequency in this contest or is there one on 222 or 432 that is regularly used? I will be operating as a rover and would like to take as few radios as possib
I expressed that inquiry poorly. I was inquiring about the upcoming UHF contest in August and if 144.265+/- was the only liaison frequency? George, W1JHR Send VHFcontesting mailing list submissions t
To the list:? The most popular amplifier is the 40-55watt unit offered by Pyrojoe which draws up to? 19 Amps regardless of drive. He has had a lower power unit which gets about 15-20 watts out at con
To the list: Did anyone notice the inconsistency in how the scores database? and line scores list QSO's for some entrants and? QSO Points( QSO's X higher band credit) for others. The column lists "QS
To the list:? I have both the DEM 222-28 and the XV 222. I used the XV222 with good results with my TS 2000 at 5 watts 28 MHz drive with no attenuator or interface. My only problem was with out of ba
To the list: In 2009, God willing I will celebrate my 50th aniversary as a ham having been continuously licensed? beginning in 1959 as a Novice - WV2JHR, and in 1960 as a General Class Amateur Licens
To the list: I obtained a copy of my renewal online which was processed by the ARRL correctly in all respects. The FCC issued me a Novice license on 2/16/2008 which superceeds my current in force Gen
In the past 3 VHF contests I have worked my 6 meter antenna (3 ele beam & ho loop) have been low. I was running 10 watts as SOP and my 6 meter performance was lackluster. Antenna height was about 15
I think there is a problem getting TOKO Filters for the LO and between stages in the DEM 222-28 Transverters because they have been discontinued by TOKO. I think there may be an alternative in the wo
To the list-? I just received a Tipper Jr. from Charles Penninger. I have been using his snap tube system of 2" aluminum for portable contesting for a couple of years. I am attaching this new pivot d
To the list: Does anyone know if there will be a 5.7 GHz contest to parallel the 10 Ghz contest? Does anyone know the sponsor? If this is to occur, information seems lacking. George, W1JHR __________
To Jon & Zack?Yes there is are opportunities to use 5.7 GHz during the VHF Contests and the UHF contest but 5/10/24 go together naturally with high gain, portable, small dishes. 5.7 could be a simple
To the list- I do not know whether this concept has been discussed before but I wonder if it would be a easy way for a fixed or portable operator could occasional check this frequency (What ever freq
I have an FO-22 for 222 that is brand new in the box. It has 22 elements on a 27FT boom rated at 17.9DBi. The boom tapers fro 1.5" to 1.375"which is more rugged than M2's 222-7WL which is similar. M2
We will operate on Saturday from FN31 at Orient Point or FN 31SC Southhold, NY. On Sunday we will be at Montauk FN 30 (no location yet) in the Morning and Montauk FN41BB in the afternoon. We may also