OK, everyone. I will change the topic slightly here and hopefully break this thread about Gene's comments....:) First, I would like to know what frequencies are monitored for ANY digital mode contact
John, I am forwarding a copy of your email to the VHF Contesting remailer. Looks like Michigan is going to be loaded with stations operating VHF+ this June. __________________________________________
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As far as I know right now, I haven't heard of anyone planning on EN86 or 85 right now. There is 'planning' in the background right now for next year using W8PGW. AS I SAY, 'PLANNING", nothing in con
I haven't looked up where you are located in Ohio, but if you live close to Findlay, drive north (if your south of Findlay) on I-75 till you see the Marathon Oil tanks and you'll see the Findlay Radi
Since Zack has brought this up about forgetting to account for the time correctly, I have been told that if I don't have the QSO time correct within a two minute time frame that my log could be disal
I do have a newer GPS now and the cellphone is never used a lot since I don't carry it with me unless I need it plus that means the battery is usually dead unless I have it plugged into the cig light
Heard K5N on 50.150.7 about an hour ago. Not a strong signal for me, but I was mobile with only a vertical on the car. Heard him make contact with N8NWA. Maybe later tonight I can make a contact myse
This is a whip that I stuck in the mag mount and have not tuned yet. Plus all signals were very weak for me. Just barely copiable above the HUGE noise level I have. This was something that I just 'to
The W8PGW VHF+ station put up the tower yesterday with 6m, 2m, 1 1/4m, 70cm, and 23cms antennas. The plans call for operations to start at 2pm EDT (1800z) Saturday until around 4pm EDT (2000z) Sunday
Forgot to mention location: EN82dh - US23 and M14 in Michigan James W8ISS _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesti
Here's the list of staions I have heard from that say they will be active this weekend: NE8I/R - Lloyd: Rover From EN82, Up US23 to Lyon twp park. Then West on I-96 to US 31. Time allows, south to EN
Rovers, think of it this way, FREE FOOD...<L> If you find a GOOD Field Day site, most will feed you for setting up and operating as best you can at their FD sites. Plus most will have questions about
I am looking for a manual and any history for a Rutland FO-22 70cm beam antenna. Acquired one a few years ago and had a chance to play with it last weekend during June VHF QSO party contest with amaz
I don't run microbloat anymore so I can't help there. I am using CrossOver Linux Professional from CodeWeavers, Inc. I got this software when they offered it for free after loosing a challenge where
Thanks to those that replied to my inquiry about the Rutland antenna that I have. I enjoyed the replies that gave a history of the antenna. Thats what I like about these email reflectors, I ask somet
To start a new thread on this, this portion of the rules are GOING TO NEED TO BE CHANGED soon. I mean only one station can be transported? What about the RISING gas prices? What about those hams that
That's what I am thinking, Nate. But per the rules, we are not allowed to do that. This I think would help bring out other operators plus get those operators that can 'borrow' a loaner station the ch
OK. I see my mistake in my reply. What I am referring to that the unlimitited rover DOES not cover is that if you have MORE than two operators, you can only use ONE call still even if it is NOT a gro
Just thought I would pass this on seeing that a lot of you that post here made it in the letter this week...:) Here's to hearing a LOT of activity this weekend on the bands. James W8ISS == -- Forward