Hi Folks, I'm planning a "small" trip for the 2002 ARRL VHF Sweepstakes. I'll start the contest from a hilltop in EM68 near Salem, IN. I plan to spend a couple of hours in EM68, then travel to a hill
Hello Everyone, I've completed a recent set of updates for the Rover Resource Page contest plans list. Contest time is rapidly approaching, so if you plan to be on send me your plans soon so everyone
Hi Everyone, I just completed the latest set of updates for the Rover Resource Page, http://www.qsl.net/n9rla All of the plans I have received are currently on the site. Last call for plans for the u
It's not looking good folks. The NWS is predicting 1 to 3 inches for the area, and some of the local TV and Radio are saying 3 to 5. I figure after all of the over dramatizing is over, we'll likely g
Hi Ed, Ironically, I heard you once on 6 meters during all of the back scatter. Unfortunately, my 100 watts and 2 elements wasn't enough to get through. Although I think you did hear me calling you a
Hello Folks, Believe it or not, as a couple of folks have recently pointed out to me, the January VHF Sweepstakes is rapidly approaching! Hard to believe it's already time for the January contest! An
I've always been a big fan of VHFTest, by WG3E. DOS based, works great for roving, does cabrillo, sends CW and other nice features. You can download it at: http://www.vhftest.com/ Have fun, Dan Dan E
QRP in the ARRL VHF contests falls under the Single Op Portable category. They allow the full 10 watts. Here is an excerpt for the VHF Rules: 2.2. Single Operator Portable: 2.2.1. Ten (10) W PEP outp
I'll likely be in EN60, EN70, and EM69 in the January VHF 'test. With decent band conditions, EM65 shouldn't be too much of a stretch. Also, look for W9ICE in EN60, multi-op with a BIG signal! 73 Dan
If someone would collect the data, I would be happy to post it on a web page. 73 Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1/2 of the N9RLA /R no budget R
Most and Yep, I insist on doing all of my Dragon slaying in the daylight:-) Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1/2 of the N9RLA /R no budget Rover
Warning: LONG POST! N9RLA/R Schedule For the 2001 ARRL September VHF QSO Party I'm shooting for a personal best again for this contest. I've made a few small station improvements that should help wit
Hi Folks, The plans lists are all updated. Be sure and check them out for active stations in your area! Good luck to all in the contest! 73 Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list
Hi Folks, Completed the last, last minute updates:-) I did add several new stations, and looks like a new list record for QRP!! Be sure to check the plans list, again:-) 73 all and GL, Dan Dan Evans
Good job John! Don't forget to submit your log, we get precious few QRP ops on VHF+ :-) 73 Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1/2 of the N9RLA /R no
** VERY LONG POST WARNING!! ** Hi Folks! The Log is finally done! Logging with a tape recorder sucks, but is a necessary evil for a solo Rover while in motion. Where do I start? The September contest
Hi All I operated for a few minutes the other night in the 2 meter sprint. ? 2 ? X ? 2 ? = ? 4 ? ????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? No. of valid QSOs No. of different Final score I hereb
The story of my life, second place again!! I tip my hat to you, sir. You have nearly achieved perfection:-) 73 Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1
What else can one ask for?:-) Dan Dan Evans N9RLA Scottsburg, IN 47170 {EM78} IN-Ham list administrator QRP-l #1269 1/2 of the N9RLA /R no budget Rover Team Check out the Rover Resource Page at: htt
Hi Folks, I haven't seen much traffic about it yet, but the September contest is rapidly approaching. [See http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/rules-09vhf.html for details] I'll be ironing out