6 meters was definitely 2 different bands during this contest. Saturday was very nice with Eskip to the west much of the day, and some openings to the upper midwest on saturday evening. I missed the
What is the life expectancy of Coax (type 9913 superflex and RG-213) in a high UV environment like Oklahoma? And how can I tell when it is time to replace it? 73s John NE0P __________________________
I am in the planning stages for getting a tower up in the next couple of years (hopefully) and am hoping to get some feedback from the group concerning this. Here is my situation: I don't have much r
Hi Ian, If you thought that the FT897 overloaded on HF, you definitely don't want a 706MKIIG. I was really disappointed in its receiver. Of the HF/VHF/UHF mini rigs, I have found that the FT100D had
Yeah, propagation. Hope it is better than it has been recently. 73s John NE0P ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ VHFconte
I have the following books related to VHF/UHF work for sale. Prices do not include shipping: 1. RSGB VHF/UHF DX book, first edition (1995)-$15 2. RSGB VHF/UHF handbook, 1997 edition-$12 3. RSGB VHF/U
Hope others had a good contest, and will be QRV for the UHF contest in 3 weeks. This July hasn't been one of the better ones for 6 meters, other than working V31 on the 4th. 73s John NE0P EM04 _____
I have a manual entitled "Managing Interstation Interference: Coaxial Stubs and FIlters" written by W2VJN available. This would be a useful resource for anyone planning to set up a multi/multi statio
I have for sale the Proceedings of the 2003 SEVHFs conference. Good VHF reading material. Asking $10 plus $3 shipping in the CONUS. 73s John NE0P _______________________________________________ VHFco
I have for sale a Kenwood TS60 6 meter all mode in very good condition. Comes with the mic, power cord, and manual. THis is the 6 meter version of the TS50. Does 100 watts, has a great receiver and w
I have for sale a good condition Yaesu FT736R VHF/UHF/Satellite radio for sale. This model does 25 watts on 2 meters, 25 watts on 70cm, and has the 6 meter optional module installed which does 10 wat
How exactly is that illegal? Is it required that I work everyone I hear? 73s John NE0P _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://l
unsportsmanlike, yes, but exactly what rule is being broken? -- Original Message -- From: "Tree" <tree@kkn.net> To: "John Geiger" <ne0p@lcisp.com> Cc: "Radiosporting Fan" <radiosporting@yahoo.com>; <
Or how about a limited rover category-like the limited multiop? It would include anyone who goes roving with 4 bands or less? 73s John NE0P the that to and out multi-multi's who to for ARRL _________
NO IT DEPENDS ALOT ON ANTENNA HEIGHT AND THE TYPE OF ANTENNAS YOU ARE RUNNING. THERE ARE STATIONS SEVERAL MILES AWAY FROM ME THAT HEAR ALOT OF THINGS I CAN'T BECAUSE THEY HAVE BETTER ANTENNA SYSTEMS.
Here is a set of extra coax adaptors I have for sale. It includes: 4 UHF female to N Male connectors 2 Phono Male to UHF female connectors 3 UHF female to BNC male connectors 1 UHF double female (bar
But how much Eskip do we generally get in the Jan or Sept contests? And 10ghz requires a much smaller antenna for going to the moon. 73s John NE0P _______________________________________________ VHFc
And spend more time improving your antennas and feedlines, and less time on the internet complaining about how others go roving. 73s John NE0P Captive single-op low power ____________________________
And from the advice I read, I'm apparently doing it all wrong anyway! Yes, that is correct. You don't spend near enough time on the internet complaining about the operating habits of others! 73s John
I have a nice condition Kenwood TS2000 for sale. This is the 100 watt HF/6/2m, 50 watt 70cm radio, with full duplex for satellites. Built in antenna tuner, TCXO, memory keyer, and it has the optional