All - I made a cross-mode QSO in the ARRL UHF Contest (other station was using SSB, but I had to reply in CW to complete the QSO). How do I enter this QSO in my Cabrillo file? Thanks and 73, Paul, N8
The contest rules explicitly state that you cannot use the national simplex calling frequencies. I think it's a dumb rule, but it is a rule. 73, Paul, N8HM ___________________________________________
Two trends show a potential for a bright future for both VHF/UHF weak signal and satellite operating: the increasing number of hams in antenna restricted locations and perhaps an extended period of t
Congress has always had the power to nullify private contracts. States cannot, local governments cannot, but Congress can. 73, Paul, N8HM _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting
I think Top Ten always receive certificates, even if they don't win their division or section. You were 9th overall. 73, Paul, N8HM _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting maili
I only worked 44 grids with 100 watts to a dipole on my balcony, but I did whip up a quick map: https://twitter.com/PRStoetzer/status/742195635491885057 73, Paul, N8HM _______________________________
There's an iPhone app named "Maidenhead" that shows your current grid. 73, Paul, N8HM _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://li
I tried to eliminate the signal report on one of my QSOs as it's not required for the contest. Unfortunately, that just confused the person I was working. 73, Paul, N8HM _____________________________
This has been great and I've been able to work lots of new stuff on 6 meters with a dipole on my south facing balcony. The big advantage is being able to make QSOs while I work. Even if I'm on the ph
Convenience for the circuit design? It's designed to be used with an SDR, so it doesn't really matter where the IF is. I've purchased two preamps from them. They work great. 73, Paul, N8HM __________
Remember that if a beacon station in the United States is automatically controlled, it may only operate in the following segments: 28.20-28.30 MHz, 50.06-50.08 MHz, 144.275-144.300 MHz, 222.05-222.06
Yes, I believe Satellite should be considered one of the 5 bands for this award. I doubt Les would have crossposted this to the AMSAT-BB if that were not his intent. I also think Satellite DXCCs shou
I believe this agenda item was released either late in the day on Thursday or early on Friday and I know the ARRL is already working on a strategy to address this NPRM. Remember that approval of the
The problem I have with this is that VHF awards and contests have always been mode agnostic and cross-mode QSOs are acceptable unlike on HF (Ive made a few long range QSOs calling a station in CW whi