Author: n8gls@arrl.net (Bradford J. Williams - N8GLS)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:21 2003
Wow, I subscribed to this group because I thought I could pick up a couple tips and maybe join in on some discussions on techniques, station set-up, etc, etc.. I knew there was a sort of "family" or
Author: n8gls@arrl.net (Bradford J. Williams - N8GLS)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:21 2003
I'm befuddled on what to do for a new VHF (and/or VHF/UHF) rig. I have a Kenwood TS-711A that is vintage 1985. It is beginning to have more frequent problems and I need to get something in the works
Author: n8gls@arrl.net (Bradford J. Williams - N8GLS)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:21 2003
Thanks Don, Nothing says it better than being able to play rig-to-rig. What characteristics do you feel are superior on the 746 ?? Are you an avid or casual VHFer ?? Brad Hi Brad, I'm running an IC-7
Author: n8gls@arrl.net (Bradford J. Williams - N8GLS)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:21 2003
Hey Mike, Yea, eham.net is a pretty good place. I think I went there to review the IC910....and thats what started me asking allot of questions of others, concluding that maybe its not the best choic
Author: n8gls@arrl.net (Bradford J. Williams - N8GLS)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:23 2003
Not a great one for me, but that's because I let the new rig bug get the best of me and brought home a new IC-746Pro Saturday, just two hours before the contest. Yup, smart move......well, not really
After returning from a week long trip, It was nice to see such good ideas and comments from all so just had to add a few cents worth. Classify me as an avid "casual" VHF contester, single band so I c
The results from N8GLS (also on 3830): Call: N8GLS Class: Single Op HP QTH: EN91HQ Operating Time (hrs): 13 Summary: Band QSOs Mults -- -- -- 2M 86 27 -- Total: 86 27 Total Score = 2,322 Comments: Ac
Author: n8gls@arrl.net (Bradford J. Williams - N8GLS)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:49 2003
Hi group, Looking to add 6m to the VHF set-up. Currently running 2M with a Cushcraft 17B2 on the tower with a Hygain TH5MK2 (HF tribander) about 5 feet below it. My dilemma is that I can only go abou
I was a little disappointed in that Icom didn't even have the 9700 under glass for us, but, the Icom guys I talked to were disappointed as well. The best I got was that it would be 9-12 months before
Was an active on 2m VHF for long time and now have a rig that gives me 432 and 1296. The 2m feedline to the tower is a 110 ft run of Andrews LDF6-50A 1-1/4" hardline. On the tower it transitions to a
HA !!......damn good point Karl !!! 432 seemed to be worth a shot but 1296 looked to be less advantageous by an order of magnitude. Brad, N8GLS (EN91hq) You make a LOT more contacts with something on
Appreciate any comments from anyone using either the ICE (Industrial Communication Engineers) model 412W (6m) or 413 (2m) bandpass filters. Thanks, 73, de Brad N8GLS _________________________________
Hi Kim, If you can, go with separate feedlines. You will have less maintenance, fewer potential issues with the additional "devices" in the line, significantly more set-up/operating options, and, mor
I think Keith has it right. My Great Lakes Ohio perspective: The VHF/Up contests have been declining in activity for years, its nothing new. Even after years of numerous rule changes resulting in all