This is my first submission to this list and I hope I have used the correct form. My questions have to do with the ARRL rules regarding different classes of rovers. In the general VHF rules section,
Thanks much for the reply. I've gotten several very good responses to this so far. I am curious though about the timing of this change. I did participate in the September VHF contest and even though
quote: "Same feelings here Dave, this "Rover" is done.....not worth the headaches and whining about rules, for me it was always about trying to give out as many qso's and grids this meager rover coul
Hmmm... this is odd. I see what people are saying about multiple transmissions on the same band, but take a look at the rules: 2.3.7. Rovers are permitted to use APRS. Rovers using APRS transmit only
I know... I'm asking a lot of questions for a guy who just signed up on this list. I'm new and this seems like the place with the most infored opinions about what I'm trying to learn. My latest quest
Thanks for that reply, although I'm still a little confused. If you don't mind, I'm going to give a couple of specific examples about which I would like your opinion: 1. I (K4GUN) am driving my truck
Like I have done with the ARRL rules, I have read and re-read your reply. You seem to be saying that if the vehicle is in motion and there is more than one person in the vehicle, the person in the dr
Before I even start, I have to say that I am really happy to have found this resource. You guys are a treasure trove of good information and I appreciate the responses I have seen here. I'm a new guy
You guys have out done yourselves. Between the posted replies and several private e-mails, I have a much better idea of how to go into this contest as a first time "Limited Rover". What I am noticing
Very good points and ones I'll certainly heed. One of my planned operating positions is on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel which is at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and where all the ships fro
Thanks again James. The reason it doesn't sound like a rookie set-up is because I'm obsessive about doing things right. I've been reading blogs, web sites, reflectors and talking to my fellow club me
I realize that I'm asking a lot of question here, but I just want to make sure I am doing everything within the letter and spirit of the rules. This again has to do with roving. With two operators in
This is why I keep asking questions. Thanks for the answer. I'm running 100 watts on 6 meters and either 50 or 100 watts on 2 (depends on which radio). I'll experiment with it this weekend to see how
Because I have concentrated on getting my rover rig ready for the 3 easy bands (6, 2 and 432), I have ignored 222 up to this point. I plan on getting that band up and ready by June but for now, the w
I am aware that this is a dumb question. I'm asking it here because this crowd seems to be a lot easier on new guys than some of the boards and you guys are a lot more likely to actually know the ans
Thanks to all for the responses. Between the replies that made it to the list and the private replies, I've been given some great information. I should probably explain why I went with the amp. I'm a
I had a chance to play with my amp today and it is as I expected. It helps some on TX and some on RX. Its nothing amazing, but is a distinct improvement. It seems to key nicely off the RF but as many
With the contest a little over a week away, I figure its about time to post my official operating schedule. I'll be entering under the new Limited Rover class and I'm hoping an aggressive driving sch
I forgot the map. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2728832128642126793,38.762859,-78.279999%3B18303509761464205418,36.831870,-75.972077&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Hogback+Overlook+%4038.76
Well, it looks like my friend who was planning on riding along with me for the contest next week has to bail out due to family obligations. I'm still planning on my full rover schedule, but I now hav