Author: k2drh@sanasys.com (Bob & Fran Striegl (K2DRH & N2KMA))
Date: Mon Jun 30 01:03:49 2003
I've never owned a TS-2000, but I wan't really impressed with its specs as a HF radio, much less a VHF/UHF multimode. After owning several multimode radios over the years such as the TS-700A, the IC-
Author: k2drh@sanasys.com (Bob & Fran Striegl (K2DRH & N2KMA))
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:45 2003
A limited SO category definitely has merit. It would provide recognition for those stations that don't have the space or resources to put up up a fully competitive station and hopefully encourage th
Author: k2drh@sanasys.com (Bob & Fran Striegl (K2DRH & N2KMA))
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:45 2003
I have often thought that it would be neat to have a WRTC type event for VHF contesting. Let the different groups set up in the cornfields of Iowa, all with the same equipment and antennas, and see h
Author: k2drh@sanasys.com (Bob & Fran Striegl (K2DRH & N2KMA))
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:50 2003
The way I always heard it was 903 east of the Mississippi, and 902 west. Most of us in this part of the country (right ON the Mississippi hihi) have both. We switch back and forth depending on who we
Author: "Bob & Fran Striegl (K2DRH & N2KMA)" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:47:04 -0500
Never owned a TE systems amp that was "junk". Some of mine are over 12 years old and still cranking. I use them on 6 through 432 in every contest I run. They have literally thousands of QSO's on them
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:12:00 -0500
Be glad to discuss contest strategy and show you my logs. Just let me know when you want to drop by the station here in rural EN41vr for a long chat. You bring the beer. But I'll give you a hint righ
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:33:49 -0500
GG to be on from 6AM CST and monitoring 144.260 and .200 for the sprint. Got 903 through 3456 all working OK and just there to give out points to those who want them. 73 de Bob K2DRH EN41vr _________
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:36:32 -0500
No diatribe. I'm a Life member. And a demonstrated harcore VHF contester. Having seen how the dynamic of 144.200 works in both the SE and the Central regions, I doubt that it needs a fiat from on hig
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:01:22 -0500
Nobody does that here in N Illinois .... at least not in the past several years anyway. Bob "In northern Illinois there is a large multi-op that camps on .200 all weekend CQ'ing endlessly. They refus
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:01:02 -0600
LCRs (log-checking reports) for the ARRL June 06 VHF QSO Party are now available on the ARRL website to members only. This is the first time to my knowledge this information has ever been made availa
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:56:36 -0600
I DID multiop with you and the 4 Landers back in June 1996 using W4AQL from Wyah Bald in NC out of the back of a rental moving truck in the driving rain. I'll never forget working the 6M opening to E
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:29:59 -0600
Good show! Hmm, one of mine may seem awfully familiar too. For some reason the rovers don't get marked with a /R in the log check. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1169/K2DRH_LCR_VHF_JUNE06.htm VHF th
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 03:26:37 -0600
Yeah but it sure was fun though. Experiences like that have a lifetime of great memories. I can still taste those fresh caught shimp Fran got right from the trawler captain. Someday when I burn out o
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:57:45 -0500
I do mine vertically so they don't narrow the beamwidth. I mounted a 3' long by 1" OD by 1/8" wall aluminum mast horizontally across the face of my rotating Rohn 45G top section at around 110'. I req
Author: "K2DRH Bob N2KMA Fran" <k2drh@sanasys.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:28:48 -0500
Rotor loops have been replaced and another worn out TS-850 for to Burghardt for repair. Thank heavens for voice keyers. Gotta work 'em ALL! 73 and GL de Bob2 K2DRH contest ___________________________
**snip** The same situation also exists for rovers. For example, I might rove near a fixed station and work him on all bands while I'm close and get that grid on those bands. Later, if I am 300 miles