I have a snail mail letter in front of me now from John Lindholm W1XX, dated January 14th 2009, stating that the results will be in the February issue of CQ. Same as last year. Won't be long, but no
I have been following the discussions for a long time. I fully support and endorse the proposed revisions to the last rover rules changes, of 30 Qso's max with any other rover, etc. The results of th
The majority of posters on this reflector seem to be ARRL contest focussed. To first correct one error just posted, the points values in the CQ contest are as follows: 1 point for 6M and 2 points for
A category unique to the CQ WW VHF Contest is that of Hilltopper. Hilltoppers can run a maximum of 6 continuous hours operating time or less, from any hilltop running QRP 10 watts only on 6 and 2 met
Ran Rover, starting in FN04ma. Got K3TUF in FN10we ssb, thanks Phil. Conditions were poor, was hearing a VE2ZAZ think it was, weak and others very weak and no calls identified, using a 22 elmt K1FO.
Conditions were fair, but activity was much below expected. I was running 400 watts from FN03mu to 4 emts active on a 5 elmt beam at 36 feet. Front director now vertical. Results: 8 qso's in 3 grids
If a VE Rover operates in the USA, I see a few ways to identify, but which is correct? Under HF procedure, VE3CRU/W3/Rover in FN00 and logger deletes /W3? Under VHF, VE3CRU/Rover in FN00 ... which is
Many thanks to all who provided input on this. I had hoped, perhaps in vain, that there was a simpler identification procedure for VHF in the US than the established rule know to me. Not so. The exis
To respond to earlier comments on the benefit of having 223.5, I offer the following: At least 3 years ago, I obtained an old Icom IC-3 HT for 223.5 with frequency changing wheels on the top. Along w
The following is the tentative plans for the Rovermobile in the June contest. More details will be provided not later than next Wednesday, including 6 digit grids where available. I plan on running a
For the W3 start of the journey, I will start in EN92xa. Then progress nearby to FN02aa guesstimate and south to FN01xy also guesstimate. Progress south to FN00 at approx. 2200z. May pick up EN90. Su
Once again, it is time for the VE3CRU/R Rovermobile to hand out grids from VE3. Seven in total planned. Saturday, covering FN14ba, FN13ax, FN04xa and possibly doubling back to FN14, then FN03tw. Sund
The VE3CRU Rovermobile was stripped, and has now been set up to run as a Very Limited Rover, with checklog perhaps, on Saturday and possibly Sunday too running only 432 and 1296. Running full 75 watt
I have been roving 7 years now, and have never had any confrontations with authorities at sites. Running three 18 foot K1FO's plus 6 meter beam and loopers for higher bands on a Ham IV rotator on the
This week, new legislation has been passed in Ontario regarding the use of communications devices in Ontario, which includes both cell phones and amateur radio in mobile communications. The regulatio
I will be operating in the 6 meter Sprint Saturday night, but not using VE3CRU. Please listen for special event call VC3COPP, celebrating 100 years of service to Ontario by the Ontario Provincial Pol
I have a 3 band 910H, and am not sure if there is a field conversion kit available to make it a 911D, seems one additional board is required. If the conversion is available, how much does it cost, ap
Due to the Rovermobile being returned to a family vehicle for the winter and I put my back out 2 days ago, I will be operating from home and offering 7 bands. Grid is FN03mu. 6 M running 400 watts to
I have been roving in the past, using a Ham IV rotator on an inverter as well as from a generator. Using the inverter, it was necessary to increase the size of the control box fuse as spikes from the
Today, Alain Stievenart ON4KST added a new Region 2 page, to compliment the earlier addition of 50 Mhz Region 2 chat. Posted as 144/432 Region 2 chat, it is actually 144/222/432 with Ghz welcome, as