THis is one thing we do alot of locally in EM04. SOmetimes having someone get on to give us a point often enough actually gets the person interested in VHF contesting. Is it unfair for the person to
It is interesting in that the original original thread in this line was lamenting the declining number of logs in ARRL VHF contests. We are now seeing discussions on how this log and that log should
You had better make sure that he works someone else, or you might be tossed out of the contest for "not playing fair" 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting ________
Amen! How about we leave everything the way it is since it is not broken. If you don't like finishing in second place, or whatever, get your own captive rovers. At least it will increase activity on
Don, During the all 14 grids attempt, will you only work me so you quality as a captive rover? 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting http://lists.contesting.com/mai
There are a few times I called rovers, with no response by them. I always assumed that it was because they couldn't hear me. Now I know the truth! So instead of upgrading the station, I am going to w
VHF is not like Not true. When I was in graduate school from 1993 to 1996, I ran an indoor dipole on 6 meters. Hung it up in the bedroom of my apartment on the second floor. Had another similar one i
Well, we had a pretty nice 6 meter sprint here. Decent conditions and a good level of activity. Looks like we are headed to a great Es season this summer, from the openings we are having so far. Here
I have the following items for sale. All prices do not include shipping from Zip 73507: 1. Kenwood TH-F6A HT includes PG-3A cigarette lighter adapter. $275 2. Kenwood TM-255A 2m All Mode Mobile, incl
I would like to remind everyone of the 6 club 6 meter contest this weekend. Runs from 2300Z friday to 0200Z monday. Exchange is grid square and 6 club number if you have one. Here is a link for furth
I have a Kenwood TM255 2 meter all mode radio for sale in excellent condition. Comes with the mounting bracket, mic, manual, service manual, microphone adaptor, remote kit, data cable and box. Asking
Greetings fellow VHF contester! I will be operating from Mount Scott (elevation 2400 FT) for the VHF contest. That may not sound very high, but the average elevation here is only 1100 feet, so the he
While we are at it, lets eliminate the 10 meter contest-same reason as the 160 contest, the november sweepstakes (unfair to dx stations), the Jan VHF contest (usually terrible propogation) the sept V
The league really started screwing the HFers and VHFers when they pushed all new hams to get on 2 meter FM. When I was first licensed, back in 1980, the point of entry license was the novice, and you
Hi Jamie, glad you enjoyed the contest. CW is a great asset to VHF/UHF operating, as you have found. I made several backscatter contacts on 6 using CW that probably would not have made it on SSB, and
Yes, the six club winter contest (http://6mt.com). RUns from 2300Z 12/7 to 12/10 0300Z. Exchange grid square. Hope to see everyone there. ** ** http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/thetwoandsixmeterradioclub
How about EM03? It is still pretty rare VHFwise, and you would have a nice shot into Dallas, Houston, and OKC, as well as the Lawton bunch. 73s John NE0P EM04to __________________________________ Do
If you are looking for a "do-it-all" VHF/UHF/Microwave radio, here is the package for you. I have an Icom 910H for sale, with almost every possible option included and installed. The radio was purcha
Hi Tom, I used Voice Keyer Express with mine. Costs $10 to register, but works great. Not sure of the URL, but you can find it on eham.net under the voice keyer reviews. 73s John NE0P -- "Andrew T. F
Well the courts will have fun with those election results then. 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteB