I have been looking at the Yaesu FT450 as a possible rig for the shack as I like its size, features, and price. However, without the QST review or any numbers on Rob Sherwood's webpage, I am kind of
I have been looking at the Yaesu FT450 as a possible rig for the shack as I like its size, features, and price. However, without the QST review or any numbers on Rob Sherwood's webpage, I am kind of
I for sale a Kenwood TR751A 2 meter all mode in good condition. Works fine, other than it could use the memory battery replaced. It won't store memories for a long time, but if you are using it on SS
It wasn't full duty-you gave it a 3 second break! 73s John AA5JG Come on they are great amps! They work at rated power in a perfect load for at least a 25% duty cycle :) Seriously, I have ran one on
1. The Brown and White faced ones, made in CA, and I think Mirage was owned by KLM then. These have a good reputation. 2. The Black faced ones, with a CA address on the back. These also had blue roc
or do what I did, become a teacher! You will have Es season off, but no money to spend on equipment for it. "affection bank". Someday 2 Meters will be open, and you'll need the credit. Yes, do that a
Just wait until there is a 2 meter Es opening and the XYL get that glint in her eyes and wants you for other things (wink wink). Now THAT is a tough call. 73s John AA5JG -- Original Message -- From:
Zack, I am assuming that you worked Dave (KB0PE) on the lower bands first. How did prop on 5760 compare to 3456 or 2304? 73s John AA5JG -- Original Message -- From: "Zack Widup" <w9sz@prairienet.org>
I wish someone would abandon an Icom 7800 on my doorstep :) 73s John AA5JG ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ VHFcontest
After arriving home at 10:30pm Monday night following a 14 hour drive from Iowa, I figured I would have a nice simple week to relax before doing a 6m and 2m effort in the June contest. Of course we a
I will be going mobile thru DM86 in about 3 weeks or so with an Icom 706MKII and a 1/4 mag mount antenna. 73s John AA5JG _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHF
The Sunday morning of the VHF contest was the first time I have caught tropo plus Es on 2 meters at the same time! It definitely paid off having 6m and 2m on separate radios so I could listen to both
It was kind of refreshing to disconnect the spotting networks and clusters this past weekend and to find stations the old fashion way-by LISTENING! Brought back memories of the old days. 73s John AA5
I guess I am a little dense here, but what is the big difference between using the internet to set up a contact and using your computer to find signals (CW skimmer)? Both are using something besides
Just remember that it was only a year or so ago that the VHF/UHF contest committee recommended removing the higher bands from the June VHF contest. I think removing 6m from the June contest would kil
Heck, in many parts of the country (like SW Oklahoma) you are lucky to find someone on 432 to work, much less the microwave bands. Removing 6m from the June contest would probably kill the contest, a
To those who have commented on how everyone was on 6m vs the other bands in the recent contest, let me point out a few things: 1. Openings like we had Sunday are more the exception than the rule. I h
But 70 years ago you listened to the band yourself and tuned the radio yourself finding the stations to work. There were no computers involved. It was just you and your equipment. If I understand it
IF you really want to hear "CB skip" go listen to HF nowadays. 73s John AA5JG _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.cont
Internet or telephone) to solicit a contact (or contacts) during the contest period is not permitted." So does this mean that Ping Jockey is not permitted during a contest, since it is used to set up