Hi Jim, I came up with this idea since they said the contest changes were deemed by a decline in log submissions. It seems like they just look at the total number of logs, and maybe a big decline fol
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Other organizations have tried, and do try, but it just doesn't raise the excitement or participation of an ARRL sponsered contest. How many of you in the past year entered the SMIRK contest, the 6 c
Did anyone else notice that the lowest 3 HF totals corresponded to the highest 3 VHF totals. They also occurred during the bottom of the sunspot cycle. Probably not just a coincidence. 73s John NE0P
I think that the decline in VHF logs is reflective of a larger decline, in VHF operation in general. Changing the rules of the VHF contest is only the tip of the iceberg, we need to change the attitu
And any ham who knowingly moves into a location with CC and Rs deserves a good lashing with a piece of LMR400. Now you can do quite a bit with a dipole on 6 meters. I got a VUCC with a 125 sticker us
Hi Caity, and everyone else, Very good point about the instant gratification. I meant to mention something like that in my original post, but forgot. The VHF bands are not "open" near as much as the
If we are going to imitate HF contests, I would like to see the VHF contest copy the IARU HF or 10 meter contest, and allow me to work the same station again on the other mode. Or even take it one st
There is the Cushcraft A6270 triband yagi, but for 2 and 70cm the elements go the wrong way (vertical). Cushcraft also makes a VHF/UHF log periodic, but like most log periodics, it suffers from crapp
By ignorant I do not imply stupidity. I mean what you state in your last paragraph. They are "uninformed about the unique aspects of vhf". There is no reason why people can't do both HF and VHF, and
Didn't there used to be a 600 award for 6 meters, where you earned points based on QSOs you made? I figured it was killed by the VUCC. Maybe it is time to bring it back. Anyone remember the rules for
And CW was very beneficial in the aurora events we have had the past week. 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? R
I have for sale a Radio Engineers 2 element portable quad for 2 meters. Folds up into a nice small tube for carrying. Would be great for roving or mountaintop portable operations. I am asking $30 plu
But you'll never see the results of this contest, or any other one, in QST. 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!?
Unless the hamfest is on a sunday morning. Then plenty of QSOs to be had. 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Ne
I am looking for a Mirage B310G amp. This is the 2 meter 3-10 watts in for 100 watts out amp. Anyone have an extra one since they have upgraded to more power? Might consider a B108 also. 73s John NE0
Hi Rusty, I had a Diamond switcher for a little while, and it is a pretty nice supply, especially with the cigarette lighter adaptor and front binding posts, which come in handy for accessories. The
I have a friend who is looking for an ICOM IC-746 serial # higher than 2000. He as for trade an ICOM 706MK2G with standard accessories (power cord, mic, manual), and a RF Concepts 30 watts in 170 wat
A Kenwood TS790 would be your requirements and not be an Icom, if you can find one used. Other than that, most of the dual receive have been Icoms. THe Kenwood TS2000 is sure a nice VHF rig, but no d
I have for sale a Kenwood TM255A 2 meter rig in very good to excellent condition. This model is one of the best performing 2 meter radios ever made, and does 45 watts on SSB/CW/FM. The radio has the