<< > > Yup, if you're gonna be hard core, invest in a W9XT contest card and a Heil W9XT's VK-64 is essentially an external version of the Contest Card plus a CW memory keyer built into one box. The D
<< From reading the rules, looks like 10 watts PEP or less, portable power source and portable antennas = portable operator class. Unless you're out to win a plaque I'd run all the power you can. Go
<< The 100 watts is the key,plus location and antenna gain.Find a bald hill with no trees! Joe W4AAB >> Agreed. A few years ago, we did a few portable operations from the roof of a 26 floor building.
<< F2 is usually best with a very low angle, so higher the better. >> But there is a limit though, right? I mean even the 'big guns' complain about some antennas being TOO high on HF. John K9RZZ ____
<Yes, but self spotting (which is what APRS would be) is illegal in most contests, even in the assisted category.> BINGO. "HERE I AM ... WORK ME - WORK ME!" Put out a decent signal, be a good operato