I wish I had gotten involved with the digital modes on VHF earlier. I quite enjoyed using FSK441 and JT65B and C on the VHF and lower UHF bands back in 2015 and 2016. It seemed simpler then, FSK441 f
Although 1.2 GHz may not be considered a microwave band, I have used JT65c on that band with success during a portable outing. It allowed us to quickly complete a QSO that had defied several attempts
Sorry I just use a home Brew serial port to ptt, plus isolation transformer(s) for the audio scheme with my FT736. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ Aligned Solutions Co. mark@alignedsolutions.com 604 762 4099 ______
I don't believe I have ever used WSJT-x with my FT736. I have however used the same interface hardware with WSJT-x and another radio and I don't recall any issues. In this scheme, WSJT-x just sees a
Hi: I've used the (IIRC 105 thru 1300 MHz ?) version for several years. I'm happy with my purchase. That being said it is not my primary contesting antenna and it stayed at home during the last conte
Hi Alan. That is useful info re the ic910. I'm just curious what type of batteries are you using. I've had considerable success running my ic7300, FT736, multiple Icom706MkiiG's, an icom 735 IF radio
I've used tri plexers with my smaller LPDA on occasion (in one case I cascaded two together) to eliminate the need to switch cables. I'm quite sure there were losses but if one is prepared to accept
My approach to figure out if: -Could I run my radios and amps from typical battery voltages ? -Roughly how long would the batteries run the station ? I ran my gear from a variable 70 amp power supply
Hi. I agree with the comments made by others regarding using proper battery chargers. I found my system worked better once I got a micro processor controlled charger that was designed to charge to th
Having used the smaller Create LPDA I don't necessarily disagree with your assessment of the gain, but I I have never measured mine so I can't really comment. Subjectively the front to back ratio on
In so far as I typically take pruning shears with me on my outings in case I need to remove tree branches encroaching into access road right of ways I don't see myself mounting masts and antennas bey
I expect to be QRV from my home qth in CN89mg for most but not all of the sprint. Will have a roving setup on the balcony pointed towards the PNW. I'll try to remember to check 223.5 as well as 222.1
Hi: I've been procrastinating about uploading my logs to the LOTW site (: Part of the reason I tend to put this task off is the need to go thru the go thru the .adi files on each of the computers I r
My suggestion would be to stay well clear of the APRS frequency. In my experience over the last several years, weak signal work and near by FM don't always seem to co exist well. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ Mar
The pragmatist in me is happy to see interest in continuing to offer SSB / CW radios that cover frequencies over 144 MHz. But yes coverage of bands such as 222 MHz and 902 MHz would be nice. 73 Mark
My $.02 worth... I focus most of my contesting on modes other than FM. That being said I try to have a reasonable FM setup for 2M and 1.25M running all the time. I usually just run mag mount whips on
Yes... I agree. At times I've found I can generate a certain amount of activity by publicizing my efforts via the local radio clubs. Most of this activity tends to be on FM. I usually only do this if
Hi. I'd be curious in hearing how things work out. I typically run a 3 element yagi on 50 MHz for my Portable / Roving efforts. Setup time including a dedicated 20 to 28 foot mast and base is approx
I've used 144.174 for FT8 on 144 MHz in the PNW / Vancouver lower mainland region. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ mark@alignedsolutions.com 604 762 4099 _______________________________________________ VHFcontestin
I would suggest running these new modes (ie. MSK144, FT8 etc) can be reasonably challenging (especially in a roving / portable setting.) 73 Mark S VE7AFZ Mark Spencer Aligned Solutions Co. mark@align