In my opinion, the idea that a VHF QSO party participant might abuse the 4 band rules is overblown. Let's say that you intend to operate the four low bands, but 1 hour into the contest your 222 rig f
I have used YT to model take off angles on six meters for rovers. If the ground is sloping gently, the signal at the horizon goes up about 1 db for each 5' of mast height. The effect begins to tail o
To know for sure you must create a path profile and use YT software to tell you the answer. In some cases the profile matters as much as a mile away. YT was written by N6BV and is distributed with th
We have used a 756 PRO III at W2SZ for several years. It has a great receiver. The band scope works fine on 6. 73, Fred K2TR 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Film 100 Centerview
I agree with Duane's comment. We should not create an artificial "Glass Ceiling" to the technology that is allowed in amateur radio operating events. Yet, there remains a distinction between the sin
http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/acatalog/Comet_CF-503C_Duplexer_50_144Mhz_SO239_PL_PL.html it. It is a M2 6M7JHV and I have another tower about 35-40 feet away from that with my 2-1296Mhz antennas on th
I've got my C-130 mounted on a rotator! http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=43.031801~-75.649287&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=4886769&encType=1 73....K2TR 2.3.3.Rover vehicles mu
Hi Dustin; With two years of VHF contesting experience you already understand the crux of the issue. Those who cut their teeth on VHF/UHF know that the equipment, paths, antennas, and frequency make
The masts that are used for TV remote trucks are lubricated with LPS-1 during warmer weather and Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze in the winter. 73, Fred K2TR So I'm in full rover-prep mode for the last
Last year Barry, VE3CDX/W7, was on from Nevada. 73, Fred; K2TR Anybody from NV gonna be active on 6 Meters for the Contest??? Please let me know... Thanks much... Andy N8OFS GOT6??? _______________
Would W2/VE3CRU/R work? 73, K2TR Fred If a VE Rover operates in the USA, I see a few ways to identify, but which is correct? Under HF procedure, VE3CRU/W3/Rover in FN00 and logger deletes /W3? Unde
QUOTE I counted with matches (so i might be off a couple) 183 no to 106 yes and 89 dont cares on eliminating grid circling. however of the 183 that said no, 100 of them said that it should a differ
Don't worry about broadband noise from a DTV transmitter. The FCC has required mask filters that have significant out of band rejection. 73, Fred K2TR Hi Folks: With both CH2 and CH13 going digital
DTV signals have a pilot carrier that's 310 khz from the bottom of the channel. So, listen for a carrier from USA channel 2 stations at 54.310, etc. 73, Fred I understand that ALL US station shutdo
Hi Ev, I'll volunteer an answer based on my own observations. The intent of the rule in the first place was to eliminate QSOs with a flashlight and eyes. The term coherence has been questioned over t
The N2MH rover page doesn't show any sites that meet your needs. http://www.n2mh.net/rovesite/fn20.htm So I looked at www.heywhatsthat.com and selected the Empire State Building as the location. Nex
That doesn't seem right to me. In most cases stacked antennas are in phase. If it turns out to be correct and you want them out of phase, turn one of the antennas up-side-down. Fred K2TR Hey group,
A Comet CF-360 will split the 6 meter antenna. http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=6&childID=0 An all channel TV preamp will work on 6 meters. 73, Fred K2TR I am looking for some
Petersburg pass on Rt 2 near the NY/Mass border is clear east and west, but not north and south. Mt. Greylock is much better, but plan an extra hour to get there and back. http://www.bing.com/maps/?
We did Slide Mountain in June 1969 by hiking to the top. It was W2SZ's first expedition. The road is chained off and the area is illegal for motorized vehicles. Utsayantha is an easy drive with a 3