We should use sparkgap transmitters and crystal receivers only or maybe just smoke signals. Where do you draw the line on technology? The rules cover the basics and there is nowhere in the rules that
I am looking for a group of folks to be captive rovers at the South pole. I do expect the captive rovers to pay my way please note the rovers can work other stations if they can hear them. 180 grids
Who cares? I have more important issues to deal with than worrying about what somebody else does. Like all the email I have had to erase on this subject. Tom AC5TM
Still use. I am sure someone will give some changes to the basic design. But I always liked the antenna and for 24' it seemed to work real well. -- Original Message -- From: <Qrpvhf@aol.com> To: <vhf
Is it not what ham radio is about? The development of new methods and technologies? Yes I have a problem with total automation but lets explore the methods of finding new stations to work. The bands
For sale one captive rover. You supply the equipment antennas I will drive around and work you from different grids. I keep the equipment antennas. I think that is a great idea. Tom AC5TM
Still use. I am sure someone will give some changes to the basic design. But I always liked the antenna and for 24' it seemed to work real well. -- Original Message -- From: <Qrpvhf@aol.com> To: <vhf
This is true except for family stations. -- Original Message -- From: "Kenneth E. Harker" <kharker@cs.utexas.edu> To: "Marten T Beels" <martentb@goshen.edu> Cc: <vhfcontesting@contesting.com> Sent: T
Downeast Microwave sells the driven element dipoles mentioned in the ARRL handbook that are made with a piece of rigid coax etc. For two antennas I would think of purchasing them rather than finding
I think that a new category should be made for just for those who circle(I did have a great name but will leave it out in decorum). If someone wants to do it then let them, I think that is how you ke
We could add boarding and sinking of other gcp's and take over of their total score a bounty. Hmmmm I can picture it now Errol Flynn with his saber drawing and a handful of coax swinging from one car
I have been predicating in VHF contests for almost 40 years. This is so far the best response I have seen so far. I concur. Tom AC5TM W5GAD ex WA9TMC K9YHB Ex neighbor of Frank K9HMB -- Original Mess