I'm off and was thinking about a way for everyone to post pictures of their rover stations. So I hope I did this right where everyone should be able to post pictures and comments about your rig. If I
Re log periodic antennas. I'm not yet a senior citizen, but on occasion I find my Create CL 5130-2N log periodic antenna is a nice alternative to separate It would be nice to see someone pick up the
All you have to do is put your call and fcc into google and it will take you to the page showing you your dates FRN etc. This page tells you how to get a paper copy. -- Mike Urich KA5CVH http://ka5cv
I've heard that some will use RG-174 between the radio and the transverter to help eliminate the overpowering the xvrtr. -- Mike Urich KA5CVH http://ka5cvh.com 100 watts and a wire. _________________
Congratulations and welcome to the hobby. Sounds like you have a good start. For years I've been trying to push FM contesting around here as well. http://ka5cvh.com/radio/vhf/contest.htm It largely f
probably go a long ways towards getting a used DC to daylight rig like an IC-706MKIIg. Mike adds That and used FT-100's, FT-857's & even the postage stamp display FT-897. All which will get you on 50
At least from TX to SD -- Mike Urich KA5CVH STX: A-PIC Harris County ARES http://ka5cvh.com 100 watts and a wire. _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontest
I would like to get my hands on a KMA140-460 ... or have the money and facility to build them. -- Mike Urich KA5CVH STX: (A)PIC Dist 1 & 14 PIO Harris County ARES http://ka5cvh.com 100 watts and a wi
While very true ... when dealing with deed restrictions, physical space and budget limitations ... a poor signal is still better than NO signal. -- Mike Urich KA5CVH STX: (A)PIC Dist 1 & 14 PIO Harri
Ding - Ding - Ding ... hold your calls ladies and gentlemen we have a winner. -- Mike Urich KA5CVH STX: (A)PIC Dist 1 & 14 PIO Harris County ARES http://ka5cvh.com 100 watts and a wire. _____________
I don't know of any web-sites but I would merely explain that especially at those frequencies the shape of the loop, no matter how many sides or a complete circle is irrelevant as long as the LENGTH
thinking about the new shack and thinking of upgrading the equipment. So if you were to start from scratch to build a decent single operator station primarily for Vhf contest (I've be doing HF just f
We're going out to Colorado Springs to see our daughter and son-n-law for thanksgiving. They both have to work on Tuesday so I'm on my own. I'm thinking about running up to Pikes Peak on Tuesday 22No
So I set up the antennas yesterday, threw the analyzer on them, set the radio up and tested everything. Since this is not some contest or rare grid expedition / activation I think I'm going to focus
Its going to be a no go ... WX way too bad just for playing around. Had it been an expedition or contest ... sure ... but I'd rather sit and drink coffee with our daughter and son-n-law than freeze m
I've had good luck with the hand held propane torches for small copper projects. Making sure the copper has been cleaned well helps aid in heat transfer. -- Mike Urich KA5CVH http://ka5cvh.com PIO Ha
On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 6:45 AM, Bill Rogers - K2TER While I understand and support the sentiment to reduce the number of rigs would't adding a mono-band or even dual band mobile rig to the mix be a
Don't you just love the era of "safety labels"? Apply a little engineering, a dose of safety and use some caution and for roving you should be just fine. My only advise with using any push up pole is
Mike adds Yes as someone who has also admin'd a number of lists using mailman http://www.list.org/ that is actually a plus feature. But you can post a url pointing to any photo hosted anywhere else o
Dry run set up in the driveway. The mount that goes into the reciever is called a Pintle Hitch, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442408_200442408 3" exhaust pipe bolted up to the pin