Hi Jim My first response is, "IT AIN'T BROKE! PLEASE DON'T "TRY" TO FIX IT!" Things have a bad habit of getting much worse when a non-problem becomes a problem to some who aren't even involved. See t
I use RoverLog. The first couple of times I used it after the contest to enter a paper log, and it was a bit cumbersome for that task. This June I downloaded the newest version a few hours before the
I haven't had time to check this, but I believe ARRL rules *encourage* (not require) you to leave dupes in the log when it is submitted. Bruce WW1M _______________________________________________ VHF
Au contraire. The side connector is for the rig's serial interface, which is generally not needed. I agree it is a dumb place for the connector. The PTT signal is available on the ACC2 connector on t
WW1M/R, late of Colorado, will be on from Maine for the 432 Sprint Wednesday evening. I will start out in FN43xr at the beginning of the contest and move fairly quickly to FN53at only a few miles awa
Well, that was a lot of fun! First time in a 432 Sprint. I love this roving stuff. Prefaced the Sprint with a good Maine dinner of lobster stew followed by a dish of Moose Tracks ice cream at the Dol
Howdy all Once again I am going to do a short rove in tomorrow night's sprint. Tentative schedule is as follows: 7 PM EDST (2300Z) FN43XR 8 PM EDST (0000Z) FN53AT 9:30 PM EDST (0130Z) FN44XA 10:30 PM
Everything worked well this time. Thanks to Dave, K1WHS for the yagi and the last minute new feedline. There didn't seem to be a lot of activity but it's often difficult to get the folks in/near the
20Q X 9 Grid = 180 points No roving this time. Some very weak Es in the noise; none workable with 50W and a KB6KQ loop @ 35'. Still fun. _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting
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I have to disagree. UltraFlex is the way to go. Remember that in a rover, everything moves. UF will absorb some of the vibration that the rigid stuff will transmit to whatever it is connected to. I h
Hi folks I need a cheap inverter to power a rotator in the rover. They are available everywhere, like Target, Mall Wart, etc. Anyone have any recommendations on one that is RF quiet? TIA Bruce WW1M _
I, too, would like to know Dave's objections. Bruce WW1M/R _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman
Eustis Ridge in Maine worked well for us. Bruce WW1M _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listin
The one thing the new rules DON'T do is create a single-op class of rover. Us single-op/driver/logger/etc. still have to compete with rovers that have 2 personnel. This was a very important issue to
To clarify Steve's answer: You can access a printable score report identical to what used to be published in QST without being a member. You need to be a member to access the complete, searchable, so
I responded off list to Steve previously, but I'll reiterate for the list. My vehicle is a Honda CR-V. I run 10 bands - 50W on 6, 150+ on 2, 100 on 222 and 432, and various amps on the uwaves. I run
FN54 - 10 Qs, 3 grids FN44 - 6 Qs, 4 grids Score: 112 Gas cost/QSO - $2.81 As Dave K1WHS has noted before, the problem with operating in Maine is that no one turns their antennas east. For Dave, this
25 Qs, 6 grids = 150 points Stinky conditions 50 W to a loop @ 35' Boy, will I be glad when the tower project is finished... 73, Bruce WW1M FN43pi _______________________________________________ VHFc