found it. In order to get into VHF contesting mode in WSJT-X, in Settings, General "Enable VHF/UHF/Microwave Features" must be checked. Then a tab will appear on the main screen for the VHF Contest m
I noticed a lot of stations changing frequency after a call. Once the program decodes a call on a frequency, it will not "look around" on other frequencies for the same caller. When that happens, you
I have Array Solutions 3 antenna stack matches. If you buy a new one, they will adjust it for 6m. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@c
When I put up my first 6 meter Yagi, 9 elements on a 50' boom, I looked up at it and said: "Wow, this thing is huge! No one could have a bigger antenna than this!" Bill, with his 11 element Yagi, was
I dont use AGC on FT8 for the reasons you expressed plus that without it, you can decode weaker signals. After all, it is a weak signal mode. Chuck W5PR ______________________________________________
I was wondering the same thing. I will give it a try. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/ma
It will be fun to work you guys even if we don't need the grids! Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contes
Just check the "RR73" button and he will finish. You might have to manually fill in the grid from his CQ to log it. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing li
I don't think I have EVER had someone running the bands hear me. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contes
I worked KP4AJ from South Texas about an hour and a half after the start, 1976 miles.. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.c
I had a FT4 window open the whole time and CQd on FT4 a couple of times, but never heard anyone. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@co
Did the VHF get together not get put together? Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/l
I tried dueling CQs for 6M and 2M during the VHF contest. 6m was totally quiet when 2m was transmitting, but 2m had S9 white noise when 6m was transmitting. Antennas are 130 feet apart. Happens with
I have noticed a swr rise when my 6m9 is in the same direction as my 10m7 about 3 feet below it (Temporarily). I tested it at right angle to the 10 at about 1.2:1 swr, then I put it inline with the 1
I called M2 to ask their opinion. He said he had already seen my post and he had already forwarded it to engineering! Now THAT's real service! Chuck W5PR _____________________________________________
I will try to work you on 6 meters at the start of the contest. I have the moonrise direction from the Houston area (65 degrees right at the start of the contest), but what mode should I be using to
I think many contesters would agree that we should not penalize or discourage FT8, however, it would be good if we could encourage FT4 because it is not as painfully slow. Chuck W5PR ________________
Please dont repeat my grid when you work me. Ill say thanks to you meaning I confirm receipt of your grid. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcon
I am also hearing voice alerts in SE Texas on 50.174 that may come from JTAlert. Chuck W5PR _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com htt