Once again, the Fourlanders W4NH contest group will be operating from Soco Bald between Cherokee and Maggie Valley, NC in grid EM85jm. We will have 50 MHz through 2304 MHz. Big antennas (stacked beam
2007 Fall VHF/UHF Sprint Rules: 1. Object: To work as many amateur stations in as many 2 X 1 degree grid squares as possible, using authorized amateur frequencies on the 50, 144, 222, 432 MHz and Mic
I wanted to let everyone know that there was a mistake in the rules on www.svhfs.org with regards to the email address to send the logs for the 2 meter sprint. The correct email address is ottf(at)wb
Not that I am aware of but if you drop Ott an email I am sure he will let you know if he has your log or not. 73 Jim, W4KXY mistake email have are new Since there was a mistake, is there a list of re
Being one of the guys who put the rules together and does the logs for the fall sprints I though that I should respond. I guess I don't understand what your concern is Alan. The rule says, "Use of te
I will take this one since I am one of the SVHFS folks who runs the Fall Sprints. Since all of the other Sprints (2 Meters and up) are on bands with relatively restricted range they all use local tim
Here is the scoop guys. An operator can do anything. Tune the radios, put up antennas AND drive. But, an operator CAN NOT be switched out. You can have another person called a driver who can do NOTHI
Before I answer I want to say one thing. Even though I am a member of the VUAC and helped write the new rover rules I am not the official final say on the rules. That is KX9X at ARRL HQ. I believe th
Sorry guys but I botched the answer to number 3. I told you to ask KX9X!!! Anyway, you said in number 1 that the driver (you) had operated and that confused me. If the driver (you) do not operate the
Now all we need is a judicial branch. Anyone want to volunteer for that? 73 Jim, W4KXY Here is a list of individuals who (probably) had direct input to the rules (legislative) changes that are being
One more bit of advice. Make sure that you take a copy of your amateur radio license and a copy of QST with the contest info in it. I have never met a rover who didn't get stopped by the law at least
The problem is an eQSL can't be used for anything except look at it and LotW is far from free. 73 Jim, W4KXY Postal rate increases everywhere sure make eQSL.cc and LotW and any other types of "free"
It is my understanding from talking to folks that use LotW that uploading your log is free but if you want to use it for an award it is like $2 a card. If true, that would make a DXCC or VUAC an expe
Yes, I have already been informed that my $2 figure is incorrect. My apologies to the reflector for distributing incorrect information and not getting my facts straight. 73 Jim, W4KXY piece of paper.
I think the FCC did away with most if not all of those regulations years ago. Remember when you had to sign mobile or portable and log every contact? I still have a logbook around here that I carried
While I agree with much of what you say in principle, it is almost impossible to make contacts on the higher (microwave) bands with out making schedules. It is hard enough with the schedule! Speaking
All I can say is look at were you are and were we are. If we ever made a random contact on a microwave band I don't remember it. Let me clarify one thing though. Like you, many times we will work som
No problem Sean. To everyone else, cut Sean some slack. He is new to the job and still trying to figure out which way is up. Some of you guys need to switch to decaf coffee or something. 73 Jim, W4KX
I agree with John, W1RT. It is most likely an administrative screw up. Did you do the renewal yourself? If so, you probably did something wrong on the form. That is not a criticism. I renewed my vani
OK, so you went through the ARRL VEC to do the renewal like I did. I would contact the ARRL VEC on Monday and explain what happened to them. I am sure they can contact the FCC on your behalf and get