Author: chris patterson via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:24:33 -0400
Hello everyone: It was a lot of fun getting back on 2 meters for the first time in close to a year. I had to reacquaint myself with the TS-590 and of its bells and whistles. Transverter worked as it
Author: Mike Fahmie via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:16:13 +0000 (UTC)
The proposal includes distance in the scoring equation. Does anyone know the equation to calculate the distance between centers of 6 character grids? -Mike-WA6ZTY From: James Duffey <jamesduffey@com
Author: Mike Fahmie via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:00:16 +0000 (UTC)
My logging program is homebrew so I will need to include the calculation if the proposal is adopted. -Mike From: Keith Morehouse <w9rm@calmesapartners.com> To: "vhfcontesting@contesting.com" <VHFcont
Author: Kermit Carlson via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:00:37 +0000 (UTC)
Hello ALL; My first attempt to post the call for input has been held becausethe size of the proposal was too large. Please look at the set ofproposed rules at the link in our call for comments.
Author: "Donald M. Ross via VHFcontesting" <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 04:33:16 -0500
How about some truth in advertising? The ARRL UHF contest is not a UHF contest. Last time I checked, UHF is 300 MHz 3 GHz. It does not include in the bands of 222 MHz through 250 GHz .... A true UHF
Author: Buddy Morgan via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:42:20 -0400
Here are my thoughts: 1.) If you look at the number of QSOs, by band, in a typical, year in and year out, ARRL VHF contest, you will notice a few facts. There are fewer QSOs on 220 MHz than 2M or 432
Author: k7xc_tx via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:54:05 -0700
Regarding Ver 4 of the proposed new VHF+ contest rules... An interesting read but very flawed and should NEVER be supported by ANYONE. Disallowing EME contacts while allowing MS contacts smacks of j
Author: k7xc_tx via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:01:54 -0700
Ok... let me get this straight... so we make EME Qs less valuable than terrestrial Qs and create a complexity worse than what was done to Rover. This is more descriminatory than just ejecting them
Author: k7xc_tx via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:39:32 -0700
As stated in the text below, this UHF Contest proposal will be used as a "Test bed for all future non HF contests" which means this could affect ALL the VHF contests, Jan, Jun, & Sep ! That is why I
Author: peter h via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 20:18:40 -0400
Finally: Rovers who operate in only grid will now be permitted!!!! A piece of good news. bt73Pete, N6ZE DM04ne/CN87tw _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcon
Author: John Young via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:14:28 -0400
As a newbie (1 contest, licensed less than a year) and a "bottom feeder" (FM only) I have a different perspective than those who have invested many years and a lot more time and money into contesting
Author: Kermit Carlson via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:35:35 +0000 (UTC)
Hello Terry et al PLEASE remember to send your thought, comments andsuggestions to vhf-input@arrl.org The Committee membersare on all of the reflectors but the only way to insure thatyour v
Author: Mike Metroka via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:04:14 -0500
Last week's 144 MHz Spring Sprint was well attended! Thanks to all that got on the air and a special Thank You to all those who submitted their score to the 3830 Scores web site! The second sprint is
Author: Jonesy W3DHJ via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:01:36 -0600 (MDT)
Long story short: I volunteer at a non-profit used book store. All our stock is donated. Today I found this on my unsorted science work shelf: Amateur Radio Astronomy RSGB 2nd ed. 2011 John Fielding
Author: k7xc_tx via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:45:58 -0700
Regarding Ver 4 of the proposed new VHF+ contest rules... An interesting read but very flawed and should never be supported by ANYONE. Disallowing EME contacts while allowing MS contacts smacks of j
Author: Mike Metroka via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:32:01 -0500
The 144 MHz and 222 MHz Spring Sprints had good participation! Thanks to all that got on the air and a special Thank You to all those who submitted their score to the 3830 Scores web site! The third
Author: Buddy Morgan via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:08:39 -0400
Speaking of the 432 Sprint... I think it has been a couple of years since I worked anybody outside of the Peninsula of Florida, during a Sprint. How about some of you guys in West Florida, The Caroli
Author: Donald Fox via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:01:45 +0000 (UTC)
Ladies/Gents: I plan to be on from the get go, and stay as long as there is activity. I will have 180 watts into 21 elements at 35 feet. Really hoping we will have a better showing than in the 222 Sp
Author: k7xc_tx via VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:55:41 -0700
"The antenna is 26 element yagi @110' " Say that again? Any pictures? Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device I plan to be on from EN83 tonight. I'll also be using ON4KST chat. The antenna is 26 elem