Another rig to consider is the Icom IC-290A, an older 2m all mode rig that is still pretty decent. I got one, along with the 70cm 490A for $300. I've seen units on ebay going between $130 and $200 ea
I've been gathering gear for weak signal stuff this year. I have Icom 5/2/3/475's, but no 23cm equipment. Since the ic-1275a appears to be a nearly mythic radio, I've been looking at the ic-910 among
For the uninitiated, what is the lowest frequency that is allowed? 73, STeve Andre' (wb8wsf) _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com ht
The Arrow Communications Association of Ann Arbor MI will be participating in Field Day. I'm the VHF+ coordinator. We'll be on HF, but thats just nervous DC to me. ;-) The club call is W8PGW. We shou
In planning for the June VHF contest, I've been in an ssb-only mode, not thinking of FM at all. It just dawned on me that I might be missing something--do many people use FM, contesting? Is it worth
So it seems that my order for a 23cm yagi is on backorder. Not only do I not have 23cm abilities for the June VHF contest, I've been informed that the antenna might not be delivered by Field Day. Gac
I know its out of print, but I'm curious if anyone has a copy they'd let go of. This was written by Ian White, G3SEK. Since his web site says it isn't available I don't think its worth it pestering h
The Arrow Communications Association in Ann Arbor MI will be active during the contest, on 222, 432 and 1296. The station is still evolving; 100w on 222, 80w on 432 and 10w on 1296. Preamps are still
Well Dave, I for one hope you continue to be a rover. It sounds like a lot of fun, if a lot of work. I'm still coming up to speed on understanding all the issues about rovers, but it isn't clear to m
Bob, I don't think its a good idea to 'outlaw' a mode of operation, especially one as common as FM. One way to get folks into VHF contesting is well, to get them on and try it out. Since *most* hams
I rather agree with Kevin. To "horde" information on how to do things isn't in the spirit of amateur radio. It's one thing during a contest to try and get as many points as possible, but to try and h
Our club has a member who loaned out a 2 inch stainless steel pipe for a mast. It's been *great*. We assemble 5 antennas (6, 2, 222,432, 1296) on it with the tower propped on a ladder then raise it.
I hope you won't leave. Formats of things to change from time to time. My first contest was written down in a file and I didn't realize about Cabrillo so I spent an 'enjoyable' evening writing little
One plausible explaination would be that the "UHF" contest is really something to do that isn't 2M. Adding 220 into the mix gives 220 some extra exposure, which is a good thing. Likewise, 1296 really
Jim, Are these the N connectors that look like PL-259's? tnx --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82 _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://
It isn't a contest, according to the ARRL, and they are right in the strictest sense, in that it is an exercise in emergency communications. Certainly *most* people only go out into the field on this
Trying to get my second M2 1296 antenna up, so I need a two port power divider. Right now I have 10w, but would like at least 250w so it would have to handle that. Anyone have one in excess to their
I really like 9913F7. It isn't air filled like 9913, so water isn't going to run down inside. However, you can also find *great* deals on Andrew LDF4-50 and sometimes, LDF5-50. The 1/4" LDF4-50 loses
Hi. Sounds interesting. Where can I get the source? tnx, STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82 _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.
Hmmm. 20 watts on 432 is infiniately better than not doing it at all. Sure, having two fat yagis is better; the more AL you push into the sky the more contacts you'll make, but to say that you wouldn