That's an important point. While the initial LoTW callsign validation takes a while (and I think still includes something mailed to your FCC address), any additional callsigns that can be clearly tie
Time for grid circling to go to a whole new level :-) On 06-Jan-17 8:06 PM, Jonesy W3DHJ via VHFcontesting wrote: There'll come the day when a rover sends out his autonomous, self-driving vehicle, lo
Roger, Thanks for the rational explanation. It's odd that cabrillo uses a higher level construct for voice communications (Phone) and a more specific format for digital communications (RTTY). Too bad
Jay, I don't know if LoTW truly "cares" about Cabrillo...I don't think they've implemented the AI feature yet :-). But LoTW does accept Cabrillo for most contests https://lotw.arrl.org/lotw-help_deve
Well put. My experience, though not as complete, is consistent with yours. 73, Bob K0NR On 29-Jan-17 7:11 PM, Buddy Morgan via VHFcontesting wrote: As everyone else said, it depends. For ionospheric
Don't forget, VHF contests generally count contacts once per band, without regard to mode. So you don't get more points for working the same station on different modes. 73, Bob K0NR OK, Apologies to
For some contests, I've been doing a combination SOTA activation plus VHF contest operation. This is mostly when I don't have all weekend to seriously contest, it makes for a fun outing. Single Op Po
Historically, its been the Garmin GPS's that offer Maidenhead readout. I came across this page that might be helpful: http://www.n7cfo.com/vhf/gps/~gps.htm 73, Bob K0NR I also have a Garmin eTrex. It
VHF Contesters: Any suggestions on a 2m fm frequency to use from Cuba (below 146 MHz)? See below. 73, Bob K0NR Hi Bob... A cuban group of hams are planning to be active from western Cuba during ARRL
There's also the misc/experimental range: 145.5 to 145.8 MHz. The trick is they will need to get "spotted" somehow or no one will ever here them. Maybe ON4KST? 73, Bob K0NR On 05-Jun-17 8:18 PM, Pete
This point about being polite on 146.52 MHz is worth repeating. If contest stations dominate that frequency for the entire contest, we'll probably see a petition drive to reverse the rule change that
Look for CO9CTT active from Cuba on 145.6 MHz FM during the contest. (Cuba does not have 2m privileges above 146 MHz.) 73, Bob K0NR Hi Bob... Could u forward the following information? Julio/CO3JY an
This may be helpful: How to Work a VHF Contest http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/my-articles/how-to-work-a-vhf-contest/ I'm planning on trying the June VHF contest as my first time. I'll be operating as
Anyone planning to use the beta-released FT8 mode during CQ WW VHF Contest? I have no experience with it and no opinion on whether its ready for prime time, just asking. 73, Bob K0NR On 11-Jul-17 6:3
Thanks, Steve N8BJQ. I went back and looked at the rules (again), which say this about assistance: IV. QSO Alerting Assistance The use of any technology or other source that provides callsign or mult
Agreed. I do wonder if this is a temporary phenomenon of people trying a new thing or is it permanent? 73 Bob K0NR On 12-Sep-17 11:34 AM, jon jones wrote: Mike has a good point. Many ops now seem to
W9RM, Here's how I have been parsing this... let's just assume you are correct that many people are lowering their VHF contest score by using digital modes too often or in situations where it is coun
There's another principle well established in vhf contests: don't discriminate between QSOs by mode. None of the major VHF contests give you different points based on modulation/mode. (In contrast, F
Zack, I'd be interested in the 144 MHz yagi design for backpack portable operating. Its got to be compact and easy to assemble, otherwise it tends to get left at home. For me, compact is nothing long