I try to balance the tinkering with the operating. I'm building the stuff
to actually use it, so why not get out and use it?
Some of it takes a long time to build (I've been working on 47 GHz for a
year now) but I hope the final product will allow me to make some QSO's
with it.
My gear for other bands has just about been optimized the best I can do, so
I don't tinker with them any more. I just take them out and try to work
people. On the higher microwave bands this can be a challenge. I've trotted
out to a nearby hill I don't know how many times trying to work various
people on 10 GHz. We've made it after many failed attempts, which finally
makes it worth it.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM, <BEAMAR@aol.com> wrote:
> You have a very good perspective on weak signal work. I am conducting a
> weak signal forum at the Tampa Bay Hamfest, in December. I am going to push
> the January contest as an introduction to VHF and UHF work.
>
> Buddy WB4OMG
> EL 98
>
>
> In a message dated 9/16/2013 11:51:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> nm5m@aol.com writes:
>
> It is a shame that the VHF community largely consists of guys that would
> rather tinker on the work bench than communicate. That's how it is
> though,
> like it or not.
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