Steve, I'll be on 222, 432, 902 (FM Only), and 1.2 Ghz. Also some 10 Ghz (FM only) and light contacts if I can talk another ham into playing on the hilltops with me. Hope that everyone will turn out
Last week when word of the VUAC being sunset was announced by the ARRL, I sent an e-mail to these reflectors regarding that announcement. In that e-mail, I commented that I was disappointed that I ha
Let me be clear. Greg did not take umbrage to my complaints, and did apologize in private for not letting me know what actions he was taking in regard to concerns voiced here on the reflectors. Greg
At 51, I'm old enough to understand the reluctance to embrace new things. It's an interesting mixture of nostalgia, fear, and reluctance. The truth is that sometimes, the "good ole days" really were
Great new web site containing lots of historical information about some of the pioneers of EME. Includes fascinating audio clips too. Learn more about the VHF Men who blazed the trail on "Oscar Zero"
I've read and considered the opinions of several operators who I respect on this topic. After considering all points of view, I've come to the conclusion that Marshall is right. One factor that weigh
Really like Jack's suggestion. With the exception of few years out of a decade, 10 Meters performs more like 6 Meters than an HF band anyway. Another factor is that most solar scientists are predicti
4 Meters would be awesome! Thought I guess it would take clearing up TV spectrum issues first--and we'd be limited to transverters (expect for that new Icom rig) for awhile, but it would sure make fo
I understand that exchanging grids is part of the skill involved in making a contact, and a required piece of information in most VHF/UHF contests. However, the same could be said of the requirement
I'll be active tonight on the 2 Meter Sprint, starting at around 6 PM Central Time (7 PM Eastern) The first hour will have me with beams pointed towards the Northeast and East hoping to pick up some
I'm interested to hear if other amateurs in the US have experimented with the MSRX sofware developed by Klaus von der Heide, DJ5HG. I first learned about the sofware in an article published in DUBUS
Ever notice that some of the biggest detractors of the creation of ASSISTED classes for VHF Contesting are also among those who never show up in your log? You can do some amazing things on the Intern
George, My point is that being active in one VHF contest per year, or even fewer hardly compares to the contributions of some on the other side of this debate. The opposition to some form of an assis
A friend, and respected VHF operator sent me an e-mail this morning, and called my attention to some remarks I made last week. I pointed out that some of the opponents to the creation of assisted cat
Working at home tonight on a major proposal, so I won't have time to be at the dials much. If anyone is participating and wants to try a sked, please call me at home (205) 620-3473. Also will have FM
My earlier question asking if anyone was using the MSRX sofftware package for meteor scatter work received only two replies, but one of those was very informative. The software was developed by Klaus
DUBUS Magazine also carried the announcement of a new 4 Meter and 6 Meter SDR/hybrid transceiver that is coming to market soon. Obviously, not type accepted in the US, and we don't have access to the
Ed, Most of it seems to be word for word with the press release specifications. Except for the part about the company being based in the US? According to DUBUS, the transceiver was developed by a tea
I'll be active tonight from EM63nf running 100 watts on 432. Don't forget that SVHFS rules allow for real-time coordination using e-mail, chat rooms, reflectors, and telephones during the contest. Bu
My quest for achieving 2 Meter VUCC using indoor antennas began in 2008 after reading an inspiring column in QST authored by Gene Zimmerman, W3ZZ. It was entitled "Chasing VUCC" and I read it shortly