Author: wb0gaz via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:37:43 +0000 (UTC)
I have built a pair of portable homebrew 1296 MHz SSB/CW transceivers (a project that's been underway for a long time). They put out 100 mW, have a single element patch antenna, and are self-containe
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
100 mW is capable of a lot more than 1 km/mile with a better antenna. Even a small 6 element loop Yagi would get you quite a bit of distance. 73, Zack W9SZ ___________________________________________
Author: wb0gaz via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:31:52 +0000 (UTC)
Thanks for the replies! Certainly the cited rule serves well it's primary intent. At this point I'll provide the second radio to whoever locally is more likely to make use of it during the contest (l