1/2 While there's nothing wrong with running LMR-600 for such a short run its a bit overkill. I would suggest LMR400 instead. YMMV Mike _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting
Instead, why not institute an Hill Topping category similar to what CQ tried with their last contest? Allow portable set-up with the option of moving once to a new spot. Yeah ... that's real nice if
I agree with you but let me play devil's advocate for a moment. How many email reflectors can each of think of, or are members of for VHF activities. A bunch right? I can think of at least 3 nationa
And .... don't forget that the League uses our logs as supporting data to the FCC that the bands are in use. To stop sending in logs would surely IMHO be the death-nail in the coffin. YMMV (your mila
Oh, I disagree. A couple of years ago on one of the reflectors we were discussing field day and how to improve V/UHF competition during FD. Among several things I suggested that they create a catego
It could be that since this reflector does not automaticly post back to the list when you hit the reply button as most disscusion lists go, they might have gotten the response that was sent to them
Speaking of not repling back to the list. I think I sent this Rusty and not to the list. But if I did forgive me, its been a long week already. * * * Just how many contests are TOO many contests? IMH
I've tried to stir up contesting activity in the Houston & S/E TX and even posted this guide on my web-site http://www.ka5cvh.com/vhf/contest.htm I'd appreciate comments. Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cv
I have written every major antenna mfg asking them to consider manufacturing a multi-band V/UHF antenna. Everyone considers this a dead subject since they don't think that the market is there to sup
Sometimes its not possible to afford land and build a home / contest station other than in a subdivision that is covered by CC&R's let alone equip a contest station. I'm in the process of buying lan
For us, CLRAC, FD is as much a "social event" as it is a contest or the lack there of. One observation I made this year and have voiced my observations, is that we get people to bring out their rigs
In approximately a year or so, we are selling and moving out into the country where I can grow steel and aluminum. I am not going to have the problem of being burdened with too much money, so like ma
Original comment My vision is to run a single LMR-600 feedline to the top of the tower and then switch it to masthead pre-amps with LMR-400 runs to the antennas. * * * A point of clarification + a fo
First thanks for all the comments and suggestions so far. Its exciting putting this land deal together and planning for a real station. I can't wait for my daughter to graduate so I can make this hap
small token. Or points towards a lifetime membership for any contest entered. invest in the Now I like that. Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cvh.com _______________________________________________ VHFcont
May I suggest WA5VJB "cheap yagi's" for such an app at least for 144-222-432 MHz Here's one link. Do a google search on WA5VJB yagi for more http://www.fredspinner.com/W0FMS/CheapYagi/vjbcy.html Mik
Does anyone have a reference for what the prop may be like the week-end of Sept 11-12 for the VHF contest? I'm thinking about making a trip out to DL-79 if it looks promising. Mike Urich, KA5CVH http
Warning, cross posting so look for it on several list so accept my appologies in advance. The Arkansas-Lousiana-Texas-Orienteering-Society will be holding an Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) me
Personal opinion only. While a one boom one feedline approach is nice, I'd put my money on two, even more, antennas. A moxon (or equiv) on 50 and a LPDA, or such, on 144/222/432. Then if you are acti