As a Single Op, my observation is in line with Marshall's. I ran an SO2R set up on 6 meters with one radio dedicated to FT-8 on 50.313. 73 Joel W5ZN _______________________________________________ VH
I guess I should clarify my SO2R Single Op comment. Obviously in a VHF contest we are somewhat forced to use more than one radio to cover multiple bands. I used 2 radios specifically dedicated to 6 m
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The presentations from this past weekend's 2018 6 M BBQ in Austin are now posted at: https://www.sixmeterbbq.com/files-2/ You may go to the link and download this great info. 73 Tim TIM DUFFY K3LR __
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Greetings all. The list was attached in pdf format when sent however I understand this list server neuters attachments. If you're interested in seeing the list, drop me an email off the server and I'
I confess I opted to watch the NCAA Basketball championship game. 73 Joel W5ZN Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.
A 5-Band VUCC award would be nice however I'm not sure it would increase activity on the bands beyond an individual's current effort of achieving a VUCC award on each band that currently exists. What
W5ZN and WB5IGF/R have a personal family matter that has arisen and as a result our participation this weekend will be very limited, it not entirely cancelled. GL to all. Hopefully things will work o
Interesting thread. The geographical & population density differences across the country definitely impact a person's perspective on any proposed change to VHF rules more so than on HF. Down here in
I've always believed a 6 meter contest (only 6 meters) would be popular. That belief is based on nothing more than my opinion based on observation. I know there are a few who are active in the ARRL J
EXCELLENT point !!!!! ZN _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting
For those of you who participated in the ARRL 222 and Up contest, have you had any trouble uploading your log?? I've never had a problem in the past but when I hit "submit" I get an error that says t
ARRL 222 MHz and Up Distance Contest - 2020 Call: W5ZN Operator(s): W5ZN Station: W5ZN Class: Single Op HP QTH: AR Operating Time (hrs): 4 Summary: Band QSOs -- 222: 20 432: 13 903: 1.2: 2.3: 3.4: 5.
Anyone know of a station in these states that will run MS on 222??? PA MD DE CT RI MA Thanks es 73 Joel W5ZN EM45dh Arkansas _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list
Gretings Dave and 222 gang. Well, I'll confess I bailed after two hours, around 9:00 PM local, because I had worked all the folks I knew who were on but more importantly I was ready to snooze! :-)).
The original intent of the 3-band category was to entice the hams who owned an FT-847 or similar bare bones radio (no amplifier) they had purchased as an HF radio but never used it on 50, 144 and 432
My good friend here in Arkansas, Earl N5ZM, would agree with you Tom!! ZN _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesti
Board meeting was this past weekend, conducted virtually. 73 Joel W5ZN _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.