Why is it that there must always be one or 2 really stubborn guys that "ruin" the dx window for others? This weekend (from ve1pz) we experienced a very loud, and well recognized W2 on 1835.7 or so wi
I would think that in a contest, (or even dxpedition) one would ALWAYS want to garner the most number of callsigns, so why would you want to sign the poratable designator AFTER your home call? Some o
PLEASE PLEASE look for me from the "Fungus club" station out in my own backyard signing "ve9aa/ve9aa/ve9" Please work me on all bands and even all modes (even tho it's an SSB contest, every 10 statio
No disrespect meant but I wish they had email when I was 14, cuz then I coulda bragged about THAT for a whole year. I am sure there are many many others who were even younger when THEY were licensed.
Hi, Mike/ve9aa here. Once again I am searching into the great depths of the combined expertise on this reflector! Have a chance to buy a ts-830s....Before we all think I am nuts, it will be a backup
Thanks to the guys that have sent me the comments on the 830s. I will probably pick this unit up as it's sounds like it would even be good as a main unit, never mind a backup. I will probably be look
Hello all you 830s lovers ! Well, I did it. I bought the 830s and all the goodies. VFO(digital), tuner, speaker, and MC-50 mic. I have lined up a yk88c 500hz CW filter from a W1 but I may also be loo
Hi gang, Thanks AGAIN for the numerous responses regarding my several questions on the 830s. Overall, I must say I am extremely happy with the informative, friendly, and lengthy emails I (and the lis
Not 'exactly' a contest question, but definately an extremely helpful list with many experienced hams owning ts830s and maybe some ts520 rigs too. I just acquired a TV-506 6m transverter which I am t
The difference between copying a number right, and a letter right are: A letter can be anything from "." to "--.-" but a number is supposed to be "5 characters long", so if you only hear 1, 2, 3, or
-Bob, To my knowledge there is no "vy9"..Probably a slip of the fingers there., but MAR would be ve9, ve1 & vy2,..... IE: NB, NS & PEI. 73-MIKE/ve9aa Michael(ve9aa) & Coreen(ve9aaa) Smith 271 Smith