Hi, If you knew someone who had no VHF equipment, but wanted to get into VHF contesting (6m, 2m, 423, 1296), what would you suggest for a radio purchase? Top of the line isn't necessary, but avoiding
Hi, After many years of operating in hf contests, I have just started operating in vhf contests. Over the years I found that it was possible for one's antenna to be either too low or too high for suc
Among the many responses I've received concerning the optimum height for a 6 meter yagi (Many thanks to all!), I also had a conversation about upgrading my VHF contest station on 6 meters (currently
On June 28 I sent a message to this reflector asking for information on the optimum 6 meter yagi height. I thought that others might want to see the replies I received, so I am including them here. I
I am still relatively new to 6 and 2 meters, so I have no experience with the behavior of these bands during geomagnetic storms. Can someone enlighten me on how this event may affect this weekend's c
Hi, I was wondering if all contest contacts on 222 Mhz are made using converters or if some quantity of contacts are made with people using 222 Mhz FM rigs. Any information will be appreciated. 73, D
About 15 years ago, a W5 (or WA5) wrote an article which described a two-radio audio box, based on the Radio Shack "Stereo Audio Selector" box, part no. 42-2110. This box has 3 push buttons on front
Hi, I was given my answer on another reflector: http://www.qsl.net/w5asp/2RXAUDIO.htm It seems that I should have included the Radio Shack part number in my google searches. 73, Dave K1VUT __________
I bought this used about 5 years ago, and am trying to reduce the amount of radio equipment in my shack. It has 2 meters, 220, and 430 installed (with an additional module slot available). I have use