Yes, West Virginia IS part of the east coast where I live! :-)))) Seriously, in the June contest when Es is active I can be very competetive, and have won SOHP more than once, over east coast station
Is it on Wednesday the 26th or Tuesday the 25th????????????????? -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com h
It is great to see everyone getting ready for the contest coming up in just a few short days. This will be the 64th running of the January ARRL VHF Sweepstakes. This contest began in January, 1948 an
Thanks to everyone that worked us during the contest. We had quite a few complications here at W5ZN beginning Saturday afternoon. The first was a severe thunderstorm that moved through and had us shu
Jim - just a suggestion, no consideration expected. Why not try to tie this in with the informal VHF dinner that Dick, K5AND, has organized on Thursday evenings for the past few years?? Lots of confl
When they towed the car did they take the beer ?????????????? :-))) ZN www.w5zn.org _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://list
W5ZN will be on in a casual Single Op from EM45 Arkansas 50 thru 432. www.w5zn.org _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists
It is an EME DXpedition by K5QE and W7XU www.w5zn.org _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listi
Hi Rick & gang, There was a good group on EME during the contest. In the past it has simply been trying to find a needle in a haystack which was quite frustrating. This weekend we were able to post w
Someone help me understand this scenario.....if a mobile is in one grid is that person moving around or stationary?? If they are stationary in one grid could they not be "Portable" ??? Just trying to
Hi Kenny - I don't believe it is relevant since there are really no mode issues. I have mine logged as SSB simply because my logging program is set up with the radio. 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org ______
Hi Steve, Here at W5ZN I use ICE bandpass filter on each band both 6 and 2. If I read your post correctly you do not currently have a filter on 6 meters. I would recommend trying one there (or the st
Excellent points by James and Marshall. I will echo Marshall's comment that from out here in the "boonies" without EME and MS we would be doomed for Q's without their use, especially in September and
Forgot to mention, LoTW seems to recognize it as a good U.S. callsign also. ZN www.w5zn.org _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com htt
An interesting question, Jay! I have no experience with any logging programs of recent years other than N1MM for contests and DX4Win for my every day logging. After a contest I do as you have noted b
Ahhh, OK !!!! I understand now Jay. Yea, that is an issue. ZN www.w5zn.org _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contest
I am very sorry to report that Charlotte Blaschke, wife of Dave W5UN, passed away today. Joel W5ZN _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.
Beats me Kenny. Its just like two folks sitting across from each other at a table in a restaurant and texting each other!!!! :-)) 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org ___________________________________________
Tim, K3LR, requested I send a note to this reflector reminding everyone that the famous Six Meter BBQ, previously hosted by Jimmy W6JKV and Dick K5AND, will continue this year in Austin, TX. Please v
The presentations and speakers list has been updated for the 2017 Six Meter BBQ in Austin, Texas on September 29th and 30th. Make your plans now to attend this outstanding event focused on Six Meter