I looked into the Fox 1-1 a few years back. Most of the comments in DUBUS magazine, and on Euro VHF sites were "mixed" at best--and many were pretty negative. I don't pretend to understand all the pr
Today's QST carried an announcement of a new category for the June Contest, September Contest, etc. A "three band" category allowing operation on 50 MHz, 2 Meters, and 432 ONLY. This is the perfect c
I have some items that are surplus to my needs and I'd like to offer them to the VHF Weak Signal community before putting them up on ebay. Would prefer payment using PayPal, but will accept Postal Mo
The two DEMI Transverters have been sold to Owen Wormser, K3CB. Thanks for all the interest. Still remaining is the Icom R-7000 receiver with TV and WFM adapter. -- 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair
I got two e-mails stating that the price for the Icom receiver might be too high. So I'm dropping it to $500 before it goes on Ebay. Thanks to Owen and others who inquired about the transverters. Tha
Cleaning out extra & backup items from the shack in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy and the poor-house while paying for my daughter's wedding. :-) Selling off a few small amplifiers that may be of
The TE Systems 2 Meter amp has sold, thank you all for the inquires. Both of the 6 Meter amps are still available. Perfect for rovers and QRP SDR rigs who want more power for the upcoming e-skip and
While I personally don't know David Palmer, KB5WIA--I can tell that he's a true "VHF Man" in every since of the word. Active on EME, satellites, and QRP VHF/UHF portable, his blog is a treasure trove
Sean-- I think most VHF Operators would join me in echoing Steve's high praise for the work you've done. I'm a history buff, and have read everything I can get my hands on about the pioneering days o
Does anyone know of someone who repairs Mirage amplifiers, other than MFJ? They do a good job, but the turnaround time is on the slow side. I lost my 100 watt 432 Amp last week during the contest. Pr
Making "noise" on reflectors and at our association meetings does serve a useful purpose. Protest is a key part of any democratic organization. The ARRL responds to the concerns of it's membership, a
In that e-mail, I outlined my concerns about declining participation in the January, September, and August contests--and my larger concern about the decline of traditional rovers. I repeated my desir
Along with a request to seriously consider rules changes to improve VHF Contests, I also suggested that the Division Directors and Vice-Directors consider taking measures to increase the status of th
Several amateurs have written to tell me that they are reaching out to their ARRL Division Directors and endorsing the idea of a Five Band VHF-UHF Century Club Award. My hope is that VHF Associations
Drew, Ha, Ha.I hear you. I have 104 grids worked on 2 Meters, with about 83 confirmed. Working hard to confirm the rest, and thinking that it may require setting up a portable digital EME operation f
I agree that VUCC is difficult for a rover to earn, but especially on the microwave bands, certainly not impossible. Working five grids on 10 GHz is certainly possible for a rover during a contest. I
After some persuasive arguments and constructive criticism from Paul K7CW, Sebastian W4AS, and Pete WA7JTM I've decided to modify my proposal for the creation of a new 5 Band VUCC Award. * Eliminate
Ed, I understand your concerns, but want to clarify what I'm suggesting. There would be no contest activity on satellites or via the ISS. We are talking only about an expansion of the awards program
It appears that there was no discussion or action taken at the recent ARRL Board of Directors meeting in regard to VHF Operating Awards, or discussions about VHF Contesting. Buried in the report of t
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the Central States VHF Conference this year, but would love to see some discussion about the proposal of creating a 5 Band VUCC Award, as well as a VUCC "Triple Play" A