I think this one might be entitled "The Rove That Almost Wasn't". Saturday morning dawned with my wife not feeling very well. She made a game attempt to help me install the new PVC Rover Rack but fel
I've been pouring over "On The Ultra Highs" by Kevin Kaufhold, W9GKA. This is a wonderful, concise history of VHF/UHF Weak Signal work as told in the pages of QST Magazine, and many other sources. I
A sincere voice of thanks to John (JK) Kalenowsky, K9JK who figured out that I'd been using the wrong contest.ini file in RoverLog. I had unintentionally low-balled my own Limited Rover Entry score b
K2DRH is a great operator, and well deserving of this accomplishment. We worked just a few days ago on FSK441 (Meteor Scatter). I'm sure that EM63 was just another routine contact for Bob, but it was
At the request of the Alabama Contest Group, I'll be giving a PowerPoint presentation and leading a forum called, "VHF Operating/Contesting From a Deed Restricted Neighborhood" at the Huntsville Hamf
The latest issue of DUBUS contained a brief news item about the Central States VHF Society petitioning the FCC to create a new allocation for US Amateurs that would allow us access to the 4 Meter ban
News of an upcoming radio from Icom, the IC-9100. This looks like a redesign of the IC-746 Pro radio, but is remarkable since it includes the following features including an option DV module to allow
I don't think D-STAR can work on HF, due to timing issues. We have trouble with sending slow speed data over the reflectors, due to the small delays, I can't imagine it would survive HF. However, D-S
Someone has already started a Yahoo Group for the IC-9100, so I expect we'll hear more about this rig on that group soon. I'm a member of Yahoo Groups for each of the radios that I own, and have foun
Amateurs who operate "Rover" in VHF/UHF Contests, and those who operate mobile response vehicles for emergency communications deployments should pay particular attention to their safety while on the
Gene, I can only speak from my own limited experience. I operate both while in motion, using loop antennas, and also "point and shoot" with longer Yagi's when stopped. When stopping the vehicle, I tr
One of my long term goals has been to construct a UHF station that is capable of getting into this net, so far without success. But I do want to wish everyone involved a very happy anniversary. Speci
Forgive my excitement--because I'm sure that this week's tropo openings in the Southeast and Midwest are not exactly the stuff of legends to most VHF men. But to a newcomer like me, it seems like the
Tropical Storm Ida and a cold front have put an end to the tropo for now, so what's a grid chaser with indoor antennas to do? Turn your eyes to the skies! The Leonids Meteor shower will peak on Novem
In regards to those trying WSJT software for Meteor Scatter and EME, I'd be happy to help anyone get started. In my case, I was talked through the process using the Ping Jockey MS Reflector at: http:
I found this year's shower to be significantly less productive than last year. But judging from reports, that varied a lot depending on location within the US. Some parts of the country seemed to be
VHF Men who have had a chance to read a few issue of DUBUS magazine may have noted that Meteor Scatter operators in Europe put a lot more emphasis on manipulating the WSJT software to achieve success
Zack, I've sent a recommendation to my VUAC rep requesting that they eliminate the phrase "coherent" and leave the definition requiring one stage of electronic detection. (AKA, it has to be radio) Ea
It seems clear that another assault on our frequencies is coming. I'd be willing to bet my next paycheck that the ARRL will cease this opportunity to drum up contributions to the Spectrum Defense Fun
Steve, I wondered how long it would take for someone to bring up Chamberlin. Good Lord... Corporate giants are hardly Nazi's--and your facts are simply in error. It is possible to craft legislation t