It seems to me that each of these captive rovers are manned by one or more people. You would think that these people were enjoying themselves, or they would not waste a weekend driving around to work
http://www.n2lbt.com/08_01_uhfcontest/pages/all%20set%20up%20at%20fn36.htm Mike asks, Weren't you a bit concerned about setting up that close to those 13.8KV power lines? Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cv
Up here in Western NY, the Rochester VHF Group does a few things to promote FM contesting, especially emphasizing on the January VHF Sweepstakes. First, we do use the established FM simplex frequenci
As you can see the contest becomes a race to see how many guys you can get on to work just you on these high point value bands. Maybe now you will understand why this might be a problem. If there wer
Our group just keeps plugging away from the corn fields of Indiana.........how's that for a handicap ?? Yep, central and northern Indiana is ~almost as flat as the coastal bend of Texas. Mike Urich,
I see reference made to "rover squares". Could somebody please elaborate as this term is new to me. Thanks. Sure you didn't see grid squares? Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cvh.com http://www.ka5cvh.com/v
I have received help from W2SZ people as well as Rochester and K8GP people. They all seem to work hard at helping rovers get better stations. Just because W2SZ and K8GP seem to be the top two does no
Hey Rovers, Space Rovers maybe next century........... Is NA1SS not a space rover? Now calculate how many grids it covers in a 24 hour period of time. Now I do have a serious question. During FD, ast
Please reply with a photo and condition report on the Kenwood SP-930 Speaker listed on you web page. I am looking for one that is free of defects and scratches. Frank Mike asks Just whom are you aski
More idle thoughts I would suggest that we already have "factory sponsored" teams ... not only for VHF but especially for HF. Do you not think that manufactures supply gear to DXpedition teams along
-- Original Message -- I didn't mean to imply that they (mfgr's) would be "bank-rolling" the operation, however wishful. I have heard of a couple where all the gear was donated to use and to be retur
I believe that to be correct. You can't be on 50.125 SSB with one rig and 52.525 FM with another. Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cvh.com LaPorte TX EL-29 Life is too short for QRP!
NO NO ... you've got it all wrong ... the extra class exam should consist of only two items. First being able to perfect copy CW @ 35 WPM for 10 minutes Second being able to solder a PL-259 on a piec
If someone already posted this ... I missed it and my appologies. http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/vhf-survey.pdf Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cvh.com LaPorte TX EL-29 If you receive an email
VHF be GHz Now ... IMHO ... this has merit. As a pair of V/U/uWave rover contesters I know say ... "just about anyone can buy a plug & play HF radio, throw some wire in the air, get on 20 or 40 meter
the Granted be able market. Mike asks, You mean you haven't seen all the wireless home security/surveillance units on the market that are in the 430-440 MHz range? Mike Urich, KA5CVH www.ka5cvh.com L
I agree that the fate of not only the V/U/uW bands but all bands is entirely up to us. At the same time, I believe that the League and its publications needs to first, reflect that need; and second,
I had to jump on here and say that I agree with John in this case. Where is that 6/222/903 rig or HT? Surplus 900 MHz becoming more readily available but don't look for any SSB or other modes. Mike U