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Subj: Re: [VHFcontesting] Digimodes in VHF/UHF contests? Why not? In summary, there is debate among the VHF community about the use of Non-traditional modes including digital mades, etc. So the quest
General Rules for All ARRL Contests 3.10. The use of non-Amateur Radio means of communication (for example, Internet or telephone) to solicit a contact (or contacts) during the contest period is not
September 2001 VHF QSO Party 1.Object: To work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees ? 1 degree grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. <A HREF="http://h
Finished by 3:00pm Sunday but worked from three grids with Portable/mobile setup. 6 M didn't open and I did better on 2 M for grids and contacts, First real decent operation on 432. (13 element 432 Q
I have been encouraging people to get on FM simplex and off the repeaters and participate in the VHF contest. I was telling them 146.49 simplex but is there a better one? 146.56 is also a good one ar
In a message dated 5/22/02 11:01:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, tree@kkn.net writes: << In VHF, I am only really competiting against one or two locals. We make agreements on what is okay and not okay a
Looking through the ARRL Contest Calendar I discovered the Hune VHF/UHF contes is the weekend of the SEAPAC convention. I didn't see who to contact specifically about the web page, so I am writing th
Publicity is definitely the key. I have been pushing the VHF contest in the Portland area since I discovered VHF contesting 2 years ago. There are a LOT of people who have no idea when the VHF contes
I've only been into the VHF contesting the last two years. IC706 and 706MkIIG, TR9000, TS811 (70cm) were some of the rigs I've used and they are all beat by a WIDE margin by the Yaesu FT-847. And aft
In my opinion as someone fairly new to VHF Contesting, who actively promotes it to new Hams, I explain that VHF contesting is good practice for covering a region in emergencies. All of these No-Code
You can do good as a Rover, or you can have fun as a Rover... So keep your goal in mind. The Top Rover stations run 12-14 grids or more. One team worked 23+ grids in the past. That is awful tiring! I
I suppose a GPS will be a requirement for a Rover if using the 6 digit grids. At this time, I can get by with a Forest Service map but.... Getting more people on the air is the real key... For this C
In a message dated 9/5/02 10:29:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kb1grs@joelweber.org writes: << Another thing to consider, if requiring participants to have a GPS is undesireable, would be to allow five
Don't forget all those people who only have FM. 146.580 FM is the 2M freq. I am advertising and Rovers should be able to make contacts there as they come through Portland. Tom Popp KA?TP Clackamas, C
If the VHFContesting reflector can't stop the spam and other crap, maybe it is time to find a new venue. Tom Popp KA?TP Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon CN85 KA0TP@aol.com
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Subj: Re: [VHFcontesting] Digimodes in VHF/UHF contests? Why not? In summary, there is debate among the VHF community about the use of Non-traditional modes including digital mades, etc. So the quest
General Rules for All ARRL Contests 3.10. The use of non-Amateur Radio means of communication (for example, Internet or telephone) to solicit a contact (or contacts) during the contest period is not