So, the discussion seems to indicate that both the DEMI and Elecraft transverter products are both technically sound and excellent performers, both have excellent support service, etc. This of course
When you say "terrestrial means only" do you mean no moon-bounce (OSCAR 0, as they say...)? All contacts made from the same location, etc? Nate WY0X _______________________________________________ VH
Anecdotally, my dual W0KVA home-brew 6m square loops, one at 6' and one at 12' -- fed with a power divider -- have produced some of the best 6m contacts I've ever worked, even compared to many high t
Great comments on the 6m rover antennas Dave. I waver from wanting to spend the time and effort to be on the lunatic fringe, and wanting to install a Barcolounger at home and a giant tower, and let s
You guys are making me wish I'd spent the $700 (I didn't have) on that pneumatic bumper mount mast -- some guy had it up on eBay a few weeks ago. I think it went to 30'. Did anyone else see that and
My rover setup is a old bicycle rack made to fit in a receiver hitch, big clamps (like you use on a tower to attach a large antenna to a big tubular tower leg) and a 3" OD piece of pipe. Cheap, effec
Duff, I'm very seriously considering going "backward" around my route if you're starting on Saturday in DM76. My usual route would take me from DN70 up into DN71, east on I-80 through Wyoming/Nebrask
My dad uses that software extensively and likes it. He's a "not easily impressed with technology" guy, so it's pretty high praise. I will probably use it if I ever get my act together and get everyth
The battery in my Jeep works great. :-) (pbbbbt... darn those Rovers...) Nate WY0X(/R) _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://l
(Rim-shot needed here, considering the other comments about XYL's and other activities...) Nate WY0X _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contestin
The W0KVA Multiop group of (at least) W0KVA, N0WBW, W0KU, WY0X, and W0KP will be operating 6m, 2m, 220, 432, 902, 1.2 and 10 GHz from Cedar Point, near Limon, CO in DM89. See you all on the air from
I don't think he's on the list, but I heard Mike K6AER here in Colorado say he was using his SteppIR during a lull in 6m activity while I was trolling around the band Saturday night... I think. He's
[Disclaimer: Don't take the long e-mail as looking like there's more emotion to this posting than there is. I just type wicked fast so I can put down full thoughts in e-mails instead of three sentenc
Actually just ask him where the manual is. DEMI provides a nice paper manual with all of the options installed at ship/repair time cirled in red pen, with notes on any custom options. Then ask him if
Dan, Just checking here... how did you measure the SWR on the Moxon? If you were using a Bird or other external wattmeter and not to internal metering in the FT-897, good. If not, beware that the FT-
This is how it works out here in the wide open West too. We usually go up, not down, but other than that... 144.200 is the place to be when you hit a new grid square as a rover around here. And more
Ellen, Glad to see you coming back to the high ground (frequency wise)! I would throw an odd-ball, but hopefully good comment out there that isn't directly an answer to your question, but it'll lead
Ahh, you were doing great until the all-pervasive political-correctness pressure kicked in. (GRIN) Just kidding... I for one enjoyed reading your comments Les -- not everyone will ever agree on new t
Looks like congratulations to W2SZ/1 are in order this year. Done! http://www.natetech.com/files/junevhf-arrl-claimed-scores.xls Nate WY0X _______________________________________________ VHFcontestin