Hi Jerry and all, In the first 24 hours, 71 have logged in as registrants in this chat area. Now that the word is out, I expect many from this list will give it a lookover, and get involved. Thus far
I have 1 - AM6154 for 144 converted, an AM-6155 unconverted for 222 and a converted AM-6155 for 432. I have one big problem ..... the power cords for each have gone into hiding somewhere, hope not to
Subsequent to my request for power cord connector data to fit the AM6155's etc, I received many very informative emails with source information. Retained for future needs. When hunting in the garage
I ran as Rover in the Sprint, started in FN04ma for 2 hours, then moved to FN03lx. Got 22 qso's in 6 grids with a total score of 1,758 miles or 2,848 in km. Best odx was N3NGE in FN20bd from FN03lx a
My 7 year old 756 ProII has seen many contests and much use of the ATU, which seems to be sluggish now. Very hard tuning antennas, sometimes unsuccessful. Has anyone had an Icom ATU replaced or repai
This weekend I will be checking out new long haul sites for 10G microwave and for contesting. I will not be taking 6 meters, nor will I be submitting a contest log, sending a Checklog in its place. W
I will again be in the contest as Rover, perhaps the only rover in VE3 this year. Saturday, will run FN14, FN13, FN04 and FN03 in that order. Sunday, will run EN93, EN92, FN02 and FN03 and may rotate
The UHF contest is but 2 days away, and nobody is talking about it. All are consumed with ARRL issues. Makes me wonder how many will be contesting this year. Time to lay aside the issues and focus on
I will be out covering the east grids, to compliment the VE3SMA/R effort to cover the west. Running 223.5, 432, 903, 1296, 2304, 10G as it stands now. Saturday: 1800z to 2000z - FN04cb 2100z to 2230z
Correction: Please correct my first grid on Saturday to read FN14cb Thanks, Bill VE3CRU/R I will be out covering the east grids, to compliment the VE3SMA/R effort to cover the west. Running 223.5, 43
I started off roving with the club's old Honda 1400w generator, worked well but was getting too heavy to lift in and out of the vehicle in many isolated operating positions. If I put my back out tryi
The Fall Sprints are upon us, mark your calendars as follows: 144 - Monday September 20th 7 to 11 pm local 222 - Tuesday September 28th ditto 432 - Wednesday October 6th ditto 903+ Saturday October 1
The Fall 144 Sprint went well overall. Activity beyond VE3 was good but activity within VE3 was poor. Started off in FN04na at 1100 fasl, running 75 watts to a 12 elmt K1FO at 12 feet AGL. Got 23 qso
Many have posted that they only have FM on 222, and dismiss their ability to use it in contesting as not viable. Let me assure you that it is indeed viable and worthwhile. Look at a few results from
Sad to see some got zero qso's in this Sprint. For me it was slow, with the following results. Overall, 11 Qso's from FN04na and 9 Qso's from FN03nx. 4 qso's each with AB2YI/R and K2QO/R. Heard KC2PL
K1RZ is in FM19jh, not FN19 as reported earlier. 73, Bill VE3CRU/R _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/
The Rovermobile will be activated, looking for DX in the ARRL UHF Contest this weekend, running limited bands and grids, rain or shine. Bands will be 222.200 FM horizontal, with 223.5 vertical availa
This year's contest proved very challenging, from poor prop to fewer participants. A few reported that I was the only station they were hearing, and LOUD, rather unfortunate. The weather was favourab
Anyone needing EN95 please note. The Georgian Bay ARC is running HF and 6M at Tobermory Ontario for the Lighthouses etc weekend. ARLHS - #067. I estimate the grid to be EN95jh Check their website for