[VHFcontesting] September Contest

[Ron Hooper]

Hi Les

I think you will enjoy roving since I know something about the limited setup
in antennas that you are using at home. As with any station design, you will
first need to set your goal as to what you want the results to be.

Perhaps just getting out with a few bands and limited operation on the fist
trip will tell you if you want to continue to persue roving at all.

Ron

On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Les Rayburn <les at highnoonfilm.com> wrote:

> I'm considering portable/rover operation during the September contest. This
> would be my first effort from outside the fixed shack. I've got a ton of
> questions, but I'll limit it to just three or four right now:
>
> 1.) I'm thinking of adding 10ghz which seems to be popular here. Anyone
> have a 10ghz transverter/antenna combo that they're looking to sell?
>
> 2.) I'd like to start off close to home. What is the best way to find good
> sites within my own grid? (EM63)
>
> 3.) Considering driving to another nearby grid, especially if there is one
> that is needed in Alabama by area DX'ers. Anybody looking for a grid in
> Alabama?
>
> Operation would be done using my 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup which is
> currently equipped with a Yassu FT-857D and two phased KU4AB 2 Meter loops.
> I also have a 1/4 mag mount for six meters, which is fine for strong e-skip,
> but worthless for weak signal. I have a KU4AB loop for six that I could add
> as well.
>
> When stopped, I have some small Yagis for 2, 222, and 432 that I could
> deploy on a small push up mast. I could also toss the IC-910H into the
> passenger seat and get another loop yagi to add 1.2ghz to the effort. A
> small transverter will add 222 into the mix.
>
> As always, thanks for the advice.
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
>
>
>
> Les Rayburn, director
> High Noon Film
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