[VHFcontesting] A distance scoring contest

[James Duffey]

On Feb 13, 2009, at 8:03 PM, Dan Evans wrote:

> I have worked scatter with FSK441 with the Rover setup many times.   
> My usual setup on 2m is 10 element CC @ 20', with 160 watts.  This  
> is pretty good up to 600 ~ 800 miles.
>
> Never considered EME, though.  It would seem to me trying to handle  
> an H frame would be a setup nightmare.

Have you tried EME with that setup? If you an make a few EME contacts  
on the setting and rising moon, that would be worthwhile. That is  
probably 2 kW EIRP. Maybe Marshall can help tell us if that is EME  
capable, at least with the better equipped EME stations.


> Being a solo Rover I always try to keep setup as simple as possible.
I agree. KISS is my principle. Virginia often roves with me, so I need  
to ration and plan my mistakes carefully. :^)= Quick setup and tear  
down is essential. When you are doing that you can't operate.

You think you are in a blak hole? Try the southwest. It is a desert  
for both vegetation and RF. - Duffey

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KK6MC
James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM