Hello, been reading the rules for the September VHF contest and the "general rules for contests above 50 MHz". It brings up a couple of questions. It doesn't look like you would get extra points for
Hi David, You can do either of the scenarios you mentioned as a portable op. I've been operating QRP Portable in VHF contests for quite a few years now. In my case, I stuff equipment for 10 bands int
Either is OK. I just got into VHF contesting last year and have run only portable. I pack my stuff in my truck and head to my favorite spot. Set up the antenna(s), connect the radio to my battery, tu
David, I have operated this class a lot. The rules prohibit the use of the home station and limit you to 10W. This puts the emphasis on antennas and location, location, location. Since I live in a ho
<< From reading the rules, looks like 10 watts PEP or less, portable power source and portable antennas = portable operator class. Unless you're out to win a plaque I'd run all the power you can. Go
A friend of mine, W4RXR, made several contacts recently in the ARRL UHF Contest. He took a big battery from a UPS(122 amp./hr.), an IC-402, a Mirage 100 watt amp, and a homebrew 13-el. beam at 15 fee
<< The 100 watts is the key,plus location and antenna gain.Find a bald hill with no trees! Joe W4AAB >> Agreed. A few years ago, we did a few portable operations from the roof of a 26 floor building.
It depends on your objective and personal preferences. I agree that having 100W (or more!) will get you more contacts and grids. On the other hand, I've had a really good time doing the QRP (I mean,
I would love to see a QRP category for home stations. This is the way I operated the last two years. Having played rover for a couple of times, I don't have the inclination nor desire to do the porta
Like I said earlier, I've just got into VHF contesting last year. I like the portable operation. After years of HF contesting and Dxing in a confined shack, operating outside is a real breath of fres
Gentlemen: I agree with K0NR regarding the goals of running QRP. It can be fun, challenging, adventurous, economical, and a lot of other things. I would not support a QRP category for home stations i
It is worth noting that the CQ WW VHF Contest has a slightly different approach to QRP entry categories: Single-Op All-Band QRP. There are no location restrictions home or portable for stations runni
Curt has a point. It is possible to put up enough stacked antennas with a QRP station that his footprint would be equal (or near to) a station at the 150 watt level, therefore, his capability COULD b
Curtis, Truth be told, I really don't care whether they do or not have a QRP category in ARRL contests for home stations. I am sure there are also cost involved in adding categories. I chose to run Q