On the other hand, regarding simultaneous transmissions on different bands, this ARRL June VHF Contest rule suggests that it is allowed: *7.3.*Only one transmitted signal per band (6, 2, 1-1/4, etc)
Byron, I have also been intrigued by the LFA Yagi design. I recently ordered a Cushcraft/MFJ model LFA-2M9EL and I had hoped to get it operational by the January VHF contest. However, due to constr
Zack, The Cushcraft mounting style that I referred to makes use of a small aluminum saddle plus a cylindrical "half-washer" (both with through holes) to secure the solid rod elements to the boom usin
Paul, et al Getting stations together at the same time and on the same mode is one of the keys to higher QSO rates, especially in January when propagation is likely to be poor. All of the skeds I ha
Looking to upgrade my SO2R capability. Anybody have a working solid state 70cm linear amp of about 100w or 200w that is excess to your needs? Please contact me off-list. 73, Walt, AJ6T ____________
Last night was my second try at the 222 Tuesday Activity Night. I setup several skeds on ON4KST, but the only signal heard was from N4SVC (EM80, 500 miles, FT8, two decodes at -16) operated by N2CEI.
I'm trying to make use of a MFJ-4119 bias tee that is specified to operate up to 70 cm. Sweeping the unit with a good 50 Ohm load on the output shows a nice low SWR up to 70 MHz, but above that the
Marshall, I don't think your interpretation of the CQ VHF Contest rules related to what CQ terms "QSO Alerting Assistance" is correct. In particular, your claim that "Stations in the contest will no
Hi Bill et al, As far as I know there is no digital mode (at least not yet) that is effective for auroral scatter. Slow old school CW is still the best mode to try. That's what was used on 222 MHz
Dave, Your noble effort to provide your buddies with their first microwave experience (and enhance your score) runs afoul of the general ARRL contesting rule STTN1: Station and Equipment Restrictions