You experienced VHF types should really write a book. No, not the "Guide to the Magic Band". I've got that one, and read it cover to cover, twice. I mean more like a survival guide. Around 4:30PM CST
I'm wondering if anyone on the list has any experience using the Icom 756 Pro III on 6 Meters? I'm interested in hearing about it's performance from the point of view of a VHF DX'er. Also, how useful
The past couple of days have brought some new "firsts" for me. Another local DX'er, KE4YZN, Randy Perrin, who lives only a few blocks from me was on the other night, and we were taking turns working
Ah...another member for the cult...er, I mean, another victim of the bug. Just remember Paul, VHF'ers do it with more frequency. BTW, on the recommendation of many, I just ordered an Icom ProIII from
Little over a week to go before contest. I'm out of town this weekend, and then leave for a shoot in Ft. Worth, TX on Tuesday. Return on Friday. During those few days that I'm actually home, I'm tryi
Last night's mad scramble to return home, and finish upgrades to the station prior to the June contest provided no shortage of drama. As the late Jim McCay so aptly put it, it was both thrill and ago
A local ham was kind enough to allow me to borrow a Beko Electronik 400 watt amp for 432mhz. He had actually just purchased it, and had never used it himself. Looking at both the instruction manual a
Thanks for all the input on the amp. I opened the case and took a quick look at the power supply. Nothing indicated that it could be converted for use with 120 VAC. Both the manual and the placard on
As you all know, I'm a completed newcomer to weak signal work. To date, I've only participated in two VHF contests, and the Spring Sprints. I like to think that this gives me an "outsiders" viewpoint
Covered up at work, so here is the short summary. ARRL June VHF QSO Party Call: N1LF Operator(s): N1LF Station: N1LF Class: Single Op LP QTH: EM63 Operating Time (hrs): 7 Summary: Band QSOs Grids --
As you'll recall, I have a "stack" of VHF/UHF Yagi's mounted on a small TV rotor and tripod in my large open attic. All the antennas are currently fed with 1/2" Andrews Hardline, with the run length
With tongue firmly in cheek, I've started a blog to help journal my persona quest towards earning VUCC on the low bands using indoor antennas. You can view the first few posts, along with some photos
I run both loops and Yagis in my attic, and while the loops are far easier, they don't match the performance of the Yagi's. I'd certainly vote for the Directive Systems "Rover" series of Yagis. The o
On the VHF Contesting Reflector, James Duffey, KK6MC posted some interesting suggestions for an amateur who wanted to try VHF DXing, but was going to be limited to indoor antennas. As you all know, t
Wow. As Kasey used to say, "The hits just keep on coming!". This morning on 2 meters, I was able to work two new grids square in two new states in about an hours time. And despite my shaking hands, I
The Worldwide TV FM DX Association (WTFDA) e-mail list has an interesting discussion going on right now that I thought might be interesting to "port" to our lists. The question is fairly simple--How
Often after a disaster, the victims will look back and comment how it was such an ordinary day at first. Yesterday was such a day. It began with a simple phone call at work. "Honey can you be home a
Ok, I confess. Just prior to the VHF June Contest, local guru Jimmy Long, W4ZRZ loaned me a very nice Down East Microwave 2304-144 transverter. It's equipped with an SMA relay and already adapted for
Ah...I see. On the back of the unit there is an SMA type relay RF Switch made by "Transeco". It is labeled as: Switch RF XMSN Line Spot Fail Safe 28VDC It has inputs labeled as: 1=NC (Normally Closed
Jim, I would welcome a sked for 432 with you, as I need your grid as well. My station is capable of tropo operation on 432, and might actually be better for that band than 2 Meters. However, I am lim