This is a very good point. It is how I got started in weak signal operating on VHF-by making some tropo contacts on 2 meter FM simplex, and realizing that 2 meters was more than talking with the same
Cleaning out the shack, so I have the following Adaptors for sale-at $2 each: 1. 5 SO239 to BNC Male. These are great for connecting mobile antennas to HTs, or to use with ARR preamps. 2. 4 SO239 to
The deal I had for this rig fell through due to non-payment, so it is once again for sale. A Clegg Mark 3 FM-73 220 FM rig. 10 watts out, with mic and power cord. In good condition, looks at works fi
The deal I had for this rig fell through due to non-payment, so it is once again for sale. A Clegg Mark 3 FM-73 220 FM rig. 10 watts out, with mic and power cord. In good condition, looks at works fi
I have a keying interface that allows the serial port on your computer to key your rig. Great for using contesting logging on CW. Asking $10 shipped in the US. 73s John NE0P _________________________
Got my new QST the other day, and see that they have removed contest rules and placed them on the internet instead. Guess I also saw this in the November issue, but it really stood out in the most re
I thought it was a prefix for the Netherlands. 73s John NE0P/EM04 http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting _______________
I am interested in receiving comments on the following for my own interest, as well as for a possible VHF club newsletter item. If you were currently active on the "Big 3" VHF/UHF bands (6, 2, 70cm)
I am preparing to write my monthly Contesting Column for our local newsletter. This month I am going to write about what to look for in picking out the best contesting rig. I would like opinions and
Bill, I couldn't agree more. I still get a thrill of seeing my call in print, and that is after 20 years of contesting. Give me the choice of reading something on paper, or on a website, I will alway
Need to purchase a JPS (Timewave) ANC 4 because the power line noise at my QTH has returned. So, to raise funds, need to sell the following equipment: 1. Icom T81 Quad band HT. In excellent condition
I think that the ARRL used to have it correct. Under the old rover rules, you started counting multipliers over again whenever you entered a new grid square. That encouraged people to activate as man
Curt, thanks for all of the data. Any idea as to why logs received maxed out in the early to mid 90s, and have been declining since? I also agree that we do not need to based points on distance for Q
I am glad that the ARRL is doing everything possible to encourage sending logs in by taking contest results out of QST 73s John NE0P http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting http://
In the CQ magazine contests, there is a tribander/single element category, for those of us who don't have monster stacks at HF. Is there a way to create such a class for the VHF contests. Regardless
Our goal should not be to try and level the playing field, because that is impossible. Even if we eliminate the differences in popluatin densities (which is impossible) we still have propogation diff
It also might make it easier if we eliminate the ban on 146.52 simplex. Why is that still in place? It probably had merit when we were all using crystal rigs, and that was the only simplex frequency
My first suggestion would be to get a Yaesu FT736R. Had one of these for awhile, and it plays really nice as a contest rig. My friend Don, NL7CO, pointed out that the ergonomics are not the best, but