** VERY LONG POST WARNING!! ** Hi Folks! The Log is finally done! Logging with a tape recorder sucks, but is a necessary evil for a solo Rover while in motion. Where do I start? The September contest
Hi All I operated for a few minutes the other night in the 2 meter sprint. ? 2 ? X ? 2 ? = ? 4 ? ????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? No. of valid QSOs No. of different Final score I hereb
The story of my life, second place again!! I tip my hat to you, sir. You have nearly achieved perfection:-) 73 Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1
Hi Folks, I would like to present a topic for discussion. In the near future, hopefully in time for the June contest, I'm planning to add equipment for 432 and/or 222 to the Rover setup. And, being a
I just wanted to say a quick Thankyou to everyone who responded! I received a lot of good tips, and several pretty good offers:-) I haven't decided which way to go yet, but I'm leaning toward the HTX
I've proudly held the title for last in my division on several occasions! Hey, it takes real effort to place last:-) Last June, I got to see my call on the other end of the list, central division, Ro
Hi Folks, I'm planning a "small" trip for the 2002 ARRL VHF Sweepstakes. I'll start the contest from a hilltop in EM68 near Salem, IN. I plan to spend a couple of hours in EM68, then travel to a hill
Hello Everyone, I've completed a recent set of updates for the Rover Resource Page contest plans list. Contest time is rapidly approaching, so if you plan to be on send me your plans soon so everyone
Hi Everyone, I just completed the latest set of updates for the Rover Resource Page, http://www.qsl.net/n9rla All of the plans I have received are currently on the site. Last call for plans for the u
It's not looking good folks. The NWS is predicting 1 to 3 inches for the area, and some of the local TV and Radio are saying 3 to 5. I figure after all of the over dramatizing is over, we'll likely g
Hi Ed, Ironically, I heard you once on 6 meters during all of the back scatter. Unfortunately, my 100 watts and 2 elements wasn't enough to get through. Although I think you did hear me calling you a
If anyone would like to share their plans for the contest, I would be happy to start a "plans list" for this contest as well. Send me your plans and I'll post them on The Rover Resource Page! 73 all,
Hi Folks, I just completed another update of the plans lists on the Rover Resource Page. Be sure and stop in before the contest and make a list of stations in your area. If you plan to be on for the
Hi Folks, An illness in the family prevents me from making a "serious" effort, but I plan to be on Saturday from home in EM78. Sunday, if I can get away, I'll be on from a hilltop in EM68. 6 meters w
Hi Folks, I just completed the last update of the plans lists on the Rover Resource Page. Be sure to stop in before the contest and make a list of stations in your area. It's a small, but dedicated g
I'll be on from home here in EM78 as time allows. 432, 10 watts, 11 elements, ~30'. Good Luck to all, Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1/2 of the
Hi All, I've just completed another update of The Rover Resource Page. All of the contest plans that I have received so far are post for everyone to see. The lists are really beginning to grow:-) The
I can't comment on those particular radios, but I have had some experience with portable antennas. On 6 meters, the loops may be a necessary compromise. The size of a 6 meter yagi makes it difficult
Hi Folks, A couple of minor revisions to the N9RLA/R plan of action: How is your contest planning coming along? The ARRL 2002 June VHF QSO Party is just around the corner [ http://www.arrl.org/contes
Hi Folks, I just completed another update of the plans lists on the Rover Resource Page. I plan to do the LAST updates tomorrow, so this is the last call for plans! Be sure and stop in before the con