I am very sad to see Tom go. It occurs to me that this sort of infighting was exactly the sort of thing that W4AN hoped to avoid when he organized the SECC. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr a
I tried building one of these when I was a Novice (well, 6DQ6 tube, very similar). I didn't have too much luck. Of course, when I was a Novice in 1975, crystal control was no longer required. I can't
I shunt-feed my 15m (50 foot) tower on 160m. I've got 160m WAS, and 25 countries confirmed, all with 100 watts. http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com/2009/04/shunt-feeding-short-tower-on-80-and.html
Rohn 25, so you code model it like an 10" diameter tube and that would be pretty close. The A3S on top isn't that big, but it does provide some loading. It's likely electrically close to a 1/4 wave o
I managed to get on for a few hours today. Great opening to europe on 15m this morning, and 10m was rocking this afternoon to central and south america. HUGE pileup on PJ4X on 20m at around 2230z. I'
North American QSO Party, RTTY - July Call: AA4LR Operator(s): AA4LR Station: AA4LR Class: Single Op LP QTH: GA Operating Time (hrs): 7.25 Summary: Band QSOs Mults -- 80: 2 2 40: 55 25 20: 115 43 15:
North American QSO Party, CW - August Call: AA4LR Operator(s): AA4LR Station: AA4LR Class: Single Op LP QTH: GA Operating Time (hrs): 3.3 Summary: Band QSOs Mults -- 160: 0 0 80: 0 0 40: 0 0 20: 33 1
North American QSO Party, SSB - August Call: AA4LR Operator(s): AA4LR Station: AA4LR Class: Single Op LP QTH: GA Operating Time (hrs): 10 Radios: SO2R Summary: Band QSOs Mults -- 160: 9 8 80: 61 26 4
I'm not sure why Ralph's message came through as a JPEG, but obviously, I can't quote from it. I wanted to second the idea that mults are very important. After spending a few hours on a band, mults c
There's more to North American than just the US and Canada! North American DX counts for mults, too! And DX from other parts of the world counts for QSO credit, but no mults. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-
"Multipliers: Are U.S. states (including KH6 and KL7), 13 Canadian provinces/territories (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfound
Tad has provided the list. However, not every one of these is going to be active. While it is pretty obvious that CY0, KP1, KP5 and XF4 aren't likely to be on for the contest, there's no way to tell
I plan to be on both modes. Not sure yet how big an effort I'll be able to put in. At least part-time. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr atarrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com
NAQP is a real easy contest. Everyone is limited to 100 watts. No amplifiers, just your barefoot rig. Exchange is name and SPC (state, province, country). Non-NA DX counts for Qs, but not mults. Mult
Not on 6 yet. However, last year I ordered some parts from mouser.com with the intent to build a transverter. I, too, am encouraged to see all the activity on the recent QSO party. Bill Coleman, AA4L
Ten-Tec doesn't appear to carry that kit any more. Sounds like it would be great. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr atarrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com Quote: "Not within a
I found two that were for sale, but they were more than I wanted to spend. Besides, I already bought parts.... Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr atarrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blog