Nate - In practice, 222 MHz is a much better choice to add to 6M, 2M and 432 MHz to make up a four band rover than is 1296 MHz. The reason is simple, while there may be more ops on 1296 MHz than 222
Frank - There is no spirit of the rules. There are only rules. They are the only thing that can be applied and enforced. If the spirit is important, it should be incorporated in the rules. It is not.
Rather than speculate, it is interesting to see who this affects. January 2008 VHF contest, the first one with a Limited Rover entries: 1 station (out of 25), chose to include 1296 MHz instead of 222
In my limited experience in trying to change the use of APRS from multi to everyone, the PSC is not too familiar with VHF contesting and the issues involved. This is borne out in practice. Of all the
Sean - Am I correct in assuming that if one operates more than the 4 lowest bands and submits a Limited Rover log only and check logs for the higher bands, that they cannot use the additional higher
Yes, and the original Limited Rover category proposal by K5QE was tailored with just this in mind. 3 Bands, with power limits close to the capabilities of the 706/FT100. Then 4 bands and additional p
"-- RULE WORDING: Couldn't the rule have been just as effective by saying: "At least three bands submitted by a Limited Rover must be 432 MHz or lower. The fourth band may be any band allowed in the
"I have a fairly well equipped four band rover station. I also have a 927.5 FM rig and a small yagi. What's the problem with handing out a few contacts to station who also have 927.5 FM?" Nothing of
Well to be "ultra clear" there was no unlimited rover category in 2006 and 2007. It was just the rover category, which you won. The old rover category with everyone competing with everyone else. "My
"Well, that screws me!" Why? "I was all set to go Ltd. with 10 GHz (20w) and 24 Ghz (2W), and 144/223 as liaisons, for my 4 bands, but that's apparently not possible now." You can still enter as a Cl
Hey Nate - You might want to check those logs again. In 2006, it looks like WY0X/r had 23 QSOs on 222 MHz and 20 on 1296 MHz. In 2007, you had 23 contacts on 222 MHz and 15 on 1296 MHz. Now the diffe
This didn't go the first time I sent it, and I am pretty sure it didn't get moderated. I use a pretty simple system. I use Radio Shack's 15-826, which is a long U-Bolt with saddle clamp. The mast is
The log checker does adjust the log times to get a best match. I don't know how it does this adjustment. There is very little about the mechanics and algorithms of log checking on the ARRL website. I
Nate - You are strictly correct. But, some OSes and NTP programs keep track of how much time it adjusts for when you are connected to a time server and adjust the operating clock accordingly even it
I am still working on a specific schedule, but here is my general rover trip plan for the June contest. Virginia is unsure whether or not she can come along and much what I do is dependent on her as
OK Les, you will have a lot of fun with that setup. It is very impressive. I am glad you have mentors right there that can help you. I pretty much started out from scratch, using advice I read about
Jonesy, W3DHJ, asked me to forward this to the list. Among the grids he is visiting is DM87, which is one of the more sought after grids. Jonesy is a good op and a perennial top finisher in the limit
Here is my more detailed schedule. I will operate while in motion, but I will stop at good locations and raise the better 6M antenna at the following stops: Start on the top of Albuquerque's west mes
If anyone is interested, I have a blog at < kk6mc.blogspot.com > At present, there are only 2 posts there. One is my plans for the 2009 Contest, including a map. The other is a short description of m
Use simple home brew antennas in the demonstration. In my experience, using simple antennas that any ham can build is much better to expose the new ham to VHF than are commercial antennas. When hams