Go to qrz.com and put in K5UHF. You'd be better off doing a google search http://www.google.com and search on K5UHF. The first hit will produce http://www.k5rmg.org/k5uhf.html and since everyone is s
I ran the VHF/UHF station for several hours during field day. After every Q, I asked for other bands and for CW Q's. Out of 150 q's on 6/2/432, I was able to manage 8 CW contacts as none of the stati
Why were there no comments on the Yeasu 736R? I'm happy with mine on the bands through 70 cm. Maybe I'm just easy to please. I am more than satisfied with my FT-736R. Mine has 50/144/430 and want to
Yes, I posting to three reflectors so please don't flame me. I'm going to try to build a new 6 meter yagi for the contest next week end. I'm only going with two elements for space considerations. I'm
If you're interested in an antenna where you get your materials from the local DIY store, you should check out a Moxon Rectangle that I built. It's about 7' wide and less than 2' deep and made out of
I can't help but think that if FM oriented clubs would get involved we could entice some repeater/appliance type operators to at least try simplex operation. In many metropolitan areas dozens, perhap
An example of how *not* to animate a website. I don't know ... I suppose it would depend upon what type of an internet connection you have. My son is a CMS programmer for LeTourneau Univ in Longview
Oh yeah, while I have your attention is there a 432 or 435 simplex fm freq that is used for contesting? I have a new duo band fm antenna but won't have anything else for the sept.contest. Again, this
In this case you have gathered the information on your own with no outside help. The other station is basically sending CQ in digital mode, You have picked up that CQ via your own radio and your comp
Maybe the ARRL Contest Desk needs to look at this again... I've been trying to get warm and fuzzy with this concept. In some ways I don't see it much different than programming a voice recorder with
It would seem to me that this mode is going to have to prove itself among users in real life. I really don't have a clue how many rovers are going to invest in putting another radio, tnc, gps & compu
Anyone else try out the "Hilltopping" category? I did a stint on Saturday and sure picked the wrong six hours--worked only 14 stations and eight grids on 6 and no one on two. Then, while editting the
Looking forward to Sept ... Is 150 watts or less still considered low power or has that changed? Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cvh.com http://www.ka5cvh.com/vhf/vhfindex.htm
http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/rules-vhf.html 1.9.Only recognized FM simplex frequencies may be used, such as 144.90 to 145.00; 146.49, .55 and .58, and 147.42, .45, .48, .51, .54 and .57
One would also think that frequencies such as 146.565 could be used - I would think so as well, especially if you're going to play with CU2QSO. I still think that 145.500 - 145.800 is the "perfect" s
I tend to agree, however, I am of the opinion that if you beaconing with a digital mode then your initial contact SHOULD be digital to digital. At which time you can agree to QSY anywhere you darn we
OK ... everyone has flexed their IT muscles. What's on your plates for the Sept VHF QSO party? I'm working to try and get our "hamsters" and other "newbies" on the air at least on FM if nothing else.
As long as they were valid contacts-Both exchanges sent/received on a legal amateur frequency-how can I have a problem with it? They have followed the rules of the contest Mike agrees However if they
Yeah, but do you really want a rule stating that you must work everyone you hear? Oh heavens no! ... Besides how could you prove it? Mike Urich www.ka5cvh.com www.ka5cvh.com/democracy.htm