This posting just concerns our "call for papers". Future postings will speak more about the event. Please, share your creativity with the VHF+ community via a paper, presentation, or poster session a
Hi there: I hope to make it to SEVHF someday. If you want to get out of the heat this coming late July, come to the Central States VHF Conference in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. We've got one or two
First, I'm glad to see the discussion--because I think progress can be made just from discussion. While Jim and the VUAC have been vague about clearly outlining the "problem" with 144.200, that may b
In early June, I made an statement claiming there have been large multi-ops in Northern Illinois cq'ing endlessly on 144.200 during contests. I was contacted by two prominent single-op VHF'ers in the
Hi John K9JK/R and Dan K9ZF/R band). contesting with it. working a me a Dan, I know your initial reaction is "yuck" and "I don't like this". But hold the phone! John, I think you are headed in the ri
By the way, while yes, there are some limited ways in which the ARRL VUCC award can be earned by rovers, CSVHFS created an award FOR rovers that has many similarities to the ARRL award. You can find
Hi Steve and all: I'm enjoying these Rover rule discussions. Within the Central Division, we have a separate reflector for interested parties to discuss these issues from a Central Div perspective. B
Energizer Bunny Tracking Team "It's out there...." (I try to use the proper, distinctive font for "Energizer") Of course, when I get to an operating location, I park and pull out the tripod and dish
I posted many other places and now here too. :-) I hope to reach out east to K8GP and out west to KC and south to W5ZN (if he's on) and everyone in between. Hello VHF'ers: I was gonna go up to the UP
good thing. I hope this expands everyone's fun. I echo this sentiment. While I could let you know what parts aren't perfect, I will tell you, instead, that I think the changes are an improvement. Th
Rovers pre-selecting/pre-announcing a "run" frequency: Many years ago, I was asked to do this by prominent Twin Cities VHF stations. I was out in the sticks (where it was quiet). They were in the cit
Hello: I put my forestry commitments on hold and will get a dose of RF after all. Due to the Packer game, I expect Wisconsin to become an RF hole after 2230Z on Sunday night. I'll be down off my last
Must be getting old and stupid. Or, I've always been stupid Updated Zulu times for my Rove. 144.240 cq'ing. Saturday EN-44 1900-2100Z EN-45 2100-2300Z EN-55 0000-0200Z EN-54 0200-0400Z (While I drive
I googled LoTW and Rovers because I'm just getting around to giving it a try. I found an exchange from this reflector back in summer of 2006. Any rovers currently submitting LOTW entries? I have a fe
Hi Jon: The two weak spots (ok three) of TR-751's that have manifested over the years are: 1. Volume Pot goes noisy and then fails 2. RF Gain Pot goes noisy and then fails 3. Optical Encoder goes bad
Hi Anthony: And welcome to VHF/UHF weak-signal roving. (I've been gored for calling it "rovering". :-) ) Boy are we glad to have your interest in your area. If you have interest, we'd welcome you on
Thanks for all the tips! I'm glad to report that I've uploaded logs from two contests. UHF 2007 JUN VHF 2007 Those two logs mean 644 QSOs. So far, there are 43 matches which is like a 7% rate. Most Q
Hello Steve K4GUN and everyone: First off, Steve I'm so glad to see of your continued interest and zeal in roving. It IS fun isn't it? You asked good questions 9 months ago and you're asking good que
Hi All: I know this is a great question that Ellen has posed. And she added good qualifiers to which many of you have sent good suggestions. I have a rave to tout that doesn't comply with Ellen's nee
Say, I'm enjoying the conversation and some of the creative ideas. I tried to click on N6NB's link, but it wouldn't come up. Perhaps his site has been swamped--I don't know. First, I'm really proud o