I'd really like it if non contesters wouldn't complain before/during/after a contest because 'their' previously unused, dead as a doornail, sacred bands got abused by contesters for one weekend every
The point here wasn't to use APRS as a method of making a QSO for a point. Rather to use APRS as a way that base stations can track rovers, a practice currently "out of line" with contest rule intent
Hello, There is a rather long post a few months/year back on the eham forums about bad luck with the BEFSR41 unit so you aren't alone. Someone on there went as far as putting it into a metal containe
We rovers don't want APRS(repeated or otherwise) to be used for contacts, just tracking rovers. APRS contest proponents keep saying that APRS wouldn't/shouldn't be used for QSO points and the detract
We(kr0ver/r) used the 70cm and 2m rover antennas from Directive Systems in the June VHF contest. It was our first non loop experience, on those bands, while mobile and I have to say they worked very
Rove to DM79 and back. We'll work you on all the bands you have and follow with you for at least a few grids back to DM12. Thx in advance, Eric kr0ver _______________________________________________
I'm lost, how does using APRS constitute multiple transmissions? It's not that hard to turn off the aprs radio when you flip over to 2m ssb or cw. You could put a relay in that did it for you. Sure,
I went the GTX route before switching to a DEMI xverter. One other thing to watch out for on 900mhz are any local "blackout" restrictions. In the Denver area we are restricted from TX many of the FM
Why such strong feelings about rover rules if they don't apply to you? I really wish that everyone who had a heated opinion about how evil the rover rules are actually went out there and gave roving
Tom, I have to agree with you. If this "extremely simple rule" were put in place it would kill almost all rover activity. We're not out here driving around on expensive gas just to serve the stationa
Hello all, Glad to see the multiple posts of activity in the June contest! kr0ver/r will be active in the June contest. Looking forward to 10 bands in six grids, mostly in the eastern Colorado area.
Nothing against people doing actual emergency response work but, I'd hate for new rovers to think one must get all hamsexy to be a contest rover. I have never once been stopped or questioned by the p
Here are the plans: -Saturday around noon. DM71. Just over the Colorado border on I-25 North, @ the fireworks exit/overlook. -Saturday early afternoon. DN70. Heading South on I-25 pointed at the Fron
I think you just nailed the reason many people use the 817 to drive their DEMI gear. Since the TX won't make more than 5W even in it's highest power mode, you don't have to worry about cooking your s
Try here: http://aptos.arrl.org/contests/ The September results are there. These should be fully linked in when the new site comes online. 73 kr0ver At 11:41 AM 2/15/2010, Jon Casamajor wrote: ______
Having spent a bit of money on commercial antennas, I think it's safe for me to say the following: New contesters may feel it is easier to buy new commercial gear that they know will work then to spe
I've built one of Kent's 2m antennas and a few n6nb Quagis(I've made some nice DX contacts using the 222 Quagi.) I don't need to look closer at any site to figure out that I'm not connecting an anten
Roving with N0LP/R in : DN71, DN81, DN70, DN80, DM79, DM89, DM79, DM88 I should have a SSB signal on the 1st 10 bands. Detailed drive plans for our rove are here: http://www.kr0ver.org/2010.jun-vhf/
Hello all, I'll be roving in Colorado, circling the Denver metro area with 10 bands in 6 grids, APRS enabled. Further details on the rove drive plan and bands are here: http://www.kr0ver.org/2010.sep
Those are "cinch jones" plugs. Digikey and Mouser sell them for around $3 (each if I remember correctly). I've contacted TE in the past and simply ordered the 7 pin tube connectors. Then wire from th