Hi Paul To summerize some of the responses that I have received: I think most people including myself operate with a similar format Paul described. I think most people also agree that the FCC rules A
Chet I will try to explain my perception of the contest identification issue. Some stations have figured out ways to speed up the contact rate by shortening the information that is passed. Some stati
Kennith I think Marshall's proposal was for adding an assisted category not eliminating the categories we have now. operating as an assisted station. Can you clarify if I understood this correctly? Y
Hi Terry & Duane Both of you guys brought up some very good points. Thanks for sharing. Ron. _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com ht
Same here as Jim, never had a problem. Seems like I remember RG 17 had a problem with cold wx causing the connector center pin to put back and possibly not make a connection. I use all heliax now wit
Another good point about the use wire ties (zip ties) . Tape is the best and use the 3M stuff that cost about $3.60 a roll. Do not use the bargain tape for this application. I made the mistake of usi
I do not use WSJT but not because of needing to make a schedule to make the contact. I do think random contacts are possible from what I have been told by the experienced WSJT operators. Ron ________
Zack I think we share the same thought about getting on in the contest. I would like to see rovers encouraged to get on the bands above 432 so perhaps I could get a new grid. I still need my own grid