You should hear something out of the speaker on the top. How good is the battery, you may need to replace it. Also, record a new message and play it back. Good luck.. Mike N3VOP Send VHFcontesting ma
I also had to print the manual from the website. I put mine together this week for field day. Going by their measurements from the manual I checked the VSWR using the MFJ 259B analyzer and it showed
Here's my 2 cents worth... We all could move the power limit up or down based on what gives us the best standings in a category. On one hand with today's rigs having 100w on 6m that could be a limit
To all contesters; First off, not that I need to justify my comments, but I have enjoyed the VHF contest for 7 years now. I started with on FM gear then with an FT-847 started working SSB. I live in
I sending this reply back to all and not just to Paul because I would like to know if there is a set frequency for 6 & 2 for WSJT. I have done a little WSJT with a local ham but we just picked a spot
I have enjoyed VHF contesting for 10 years now and have rovered a few of those times. I'm just adding my $.02 because I can see both sides of the rover issue. First, with today's gas prices being wha
transmitters:-). of the allocation for Portugal. Even if limited to <100 watts, it would be very cool to have access to. Oh well, what are the chances, really? Rather than start a NEW band, why not
If you want to run QRP and only do 10w then you should be able to do this from home. Two friends and myself did a portable setup on a mountain top using a generator for power, like a mix of field day
On your trip to HD pick up 1 10ft 1/2 in. copper pipe ($10 or so). Use it to make a dipole. Cut it to 54in per side. You could also use the This has worked for me in the past.. Good luck Mike Fisher
The past few days emails do make for an lively debate on the VUCC process. For the record I have my VUCC on 6m and on Satellite. I have had some of the QSL cards show up 2 years or more after the QSO
Just an FYI for those going to Dayton and need new coax. I will be setup in the outdoor fleamarket space #707 selling LMR400 in 4 lengths (50f, 75f, 100f, & 150f) with PL259 and N-type connectors. I
Look for WY3P on 6m thru 1.2G this weekend from FM27 Chincoteague Island Va NA-083. _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://list
I have the A50-5S and here is what I did to improve it's performance. Use the measurements out of the box as your benchmark THEN fine tune with an analyzer. Mount the antenna about 10 feet above grou