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41. [VHFcontesting] FN55 result and comments (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:54:53 -0400; 144 MHz only: 27 QSOs, 17 grids. 1500W, 16 dBi at 110' CW/SSB only That's not bad considering I didn't make a full effort (taking advantage of good weather to work on outside stuff including antennas; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2018-09/msg00044.html (7,787 bytes)
42. Re: [VHFcontesting] FN55 result and comments (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:59:59 -0400; Well the dust has settled and I am busy building antennas for 222 and 432... The comments from VE9AA underscore the plight of those in grids that are off the beaten path. We want to work you. You wan; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2018-09/msg00069.html (9,913 bytes)
43. Re: [VHFcontesting] FN55 result and comments (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:04:50 -0400; John, I am not giving up! No way! In fact I am increasingly taking financial risks to add bands. I'm not yet crazy enough to push it this far if I had any thoughts of giving up. However, some have gi; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2018-09/msg00075.html (17,649 bytes)
44. [VHFcontesting] N1BUG 2M Sprint (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:29:14 -0400; I only had 7 QSOs but it was fun. N3NGE at 500 miles was chat quality S4 to S5 on SSB. It was fun chatting briefly with a couple of New England ops. The relaxed pace of the Sprint is nice. There seem; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2018-09/msg00089.html (7,180 bytes)
45. [VHFcontesting] Sprint not? (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2019 10:10:18 -0400; A winter storm warning with 6 to 12 inches of snow expected today makes it questionable whether I can be on for tonight's 2 meter sprint. If the antenna elements aren't two or three inches in diamete; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00010.html (7,496 bytes)
46. Re: [VHFcontesting] Sprint not? (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2019 07:06:53 -0400; Hello Dave, Bill, Mike, and all... The snow was remarkably dry for April and didn't stick to elements. I did have a high noise level, hopefully related to the storm. I have an intermittent relay caus; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00022.html (8,463 bytes)
47. [VHFcontesting] 222 Sprint FN55 (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:41:30 -0400; I have been scrambling to finish the 222 setup. Output from the amp is lower than expected, but I will be active running 800 watts out, K1FO-22 at 117 feet and tower mounted preamp. I hope to work a; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00038.html (8,006 bytes)
48. [VHFcontesting] 222 Sprint, FN55 status, plans (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:38:43 -0400; I managed 13 QSOs in 8 grids under terrible conditions. High winds, dry air, intermittent wind aggravated power line noise. Best DX was N2NT at 437 miles... a big gun to be sure but peaking honest S7; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00044.html (8,155 bytes)
49. Re: [VHFcontesting] 222 Sprint, FN55 status, plans (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:38:28 -0400; Sorry, I didn't. Conditions were wildly up and down, or I may not have had the antenna quite on you. This 22 element yagi is pretty sharp. Yes! Definitely! Working rovers would be huge for me too. T; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00047.html (9,022 bytes)
50. [VHFcontesting] 432 Sprint FN55 (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:27:41 -0400; I will be on for the 432 Sprint tonight. On this band I have only 130 watts and can transmit CW only, but I will work who I can. This will be an important test for me. I haven't been able to determin; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00092.html (7,145 bytes)
51. [VHFcontesting] FN55 432 Sprint results (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:17:35 -0400; Only 8 QSOs but from here that's not bad. Among them were N2NT 437 miles and W2KV 444 miles who was very solid 559. I would call that loud. I missed a few I probably could have worked. Heard but did; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-04/msg00095.html (7,577 bytes)
52. [VHFcontesting] FN55 contest plans (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2019 07:07:30 -0400; Hey folks, I will be on 144, 222, and 432 SSB/CW. There remains a slight chance I might get 50 MHz up and running in time. I entered my info in the K1RZ/W3SZ database but forgot to enter liaison info; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-06/msg00019.html (7,309 bytes)
53. [VHFcontesting] FN55 plan change (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2019 07:24:45 -0400; Good: QRV 50-432 Bad: Looks like only Saturday til 11 pm or so, maybe a couple hours Sunday before 9 AM and maybe Sunday evening. -- Paul N1BUG 2200m-70cm FN55mf ME Piscataquis County http://www.n1bu; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-06/msg00038.html (7,171 bytes)
54. Re: [VHFcontesting] Why not ask? (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2019 15:28:17 -0400; I wasn't the original poster but since this is one of my major disappointments in contests, I will comment. Rarely the case here in FN55. Only a very few are strong enough to catch that way, and only; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-08/msg00015.html (10,003 bytes)
55. [VHFcontesting] 6M Sprint N1BUG (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 06:00:33 -0400; The Sprint provided a good opportunity to blow the dust out of things and check the 6 meter station which has been mostly unused for two years (since most of the activity went to FT8). Everything wor; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-08/msg00049.html (7,710 bytes)
56. Re: [VHFcontesting] contest grid activity summaries? (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:36:46 -0400; The referenced site is a nice effort, but just looking at listings for my own grid which has 5 stations listed, 4 need corrections or deletion. My information is mostly incorrect, W1ALS is silent key; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-08/msg00053.html (12,022 bytes)
57. [VHFcontesting] N1BUG FN55 Sep VHF (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:55:55 -0400; Barring another unexpected event I plan to be active on 6 through 432. I will be on ON4KST 144/432 chat. 50: 1500 watts, 13 dBi at 105' 144: 1500 watts, 16 dBi at 110' 222: 800 watts, 18 dBi at 117'; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-09/msg00012.html (6,732 bytes)
58. [VHFcontesting] N1BUG SEP VHF results (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:02:53 -0400; Call: N1BUG Operator(s): N1BUG Station: N1BUG Class: Single Op HP QTH: FN55 Operating Time (hrs): Summary: Band QSOs Mults -- 6: 35 18 2: 36 17 222: 15 10 432: 15 9 -- Total: 101 54 Total Score = 7,0; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-09/msg00032.html (9,415 bytes)
59. Re: [VHFcontesting] Changing from WSJT to SSB... (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:41:32 -0400; This is a situation I am going to have to investigate and try to deal with as soon as I have some quality free time for radio... hopefully in about 5 to 6 weeks. Call it over thinking things if you w; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-09/msg00042.html (15,476 bytes)
60. Re: [VHFcontesting] Digital and VHF contests (score: 1): Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:39:55 -0400; Rick, Those are all great ideas and I would favor any and all of them. Digital bringing new activity is great and I am all for that even if I don't enjoy digital operation myself. But it also drives; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2019-09/msg00049.html (10,863 bytes)

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