The QST summary of the June VHF contest is out, as are the line scores. The full article has not yet been posted. http://contests.arrl.org/contestarticles.php?eid=3&iid=598 NMVHF Society and its

Keith, Yes! Could be a great tool for rovers, portable stations or anyone with limited space or a penchant for V/UHF QRP. One could use an Elecraft KX3, K3(s) or K2 (no FM or 50 MHz) as an IF to

I think the one Watt would be useful under many circumstances. During the January contest in AZ, I work a lot of SOTA guys who use 222, 902, and/or 1296 handie talkies at FM power levels of a Watt or

This is a very nice product. Steve has given hints of this in talks over the last couple of years. It is nice to see it come to fruition. But, I think anyone who is expecting this to be available in

Probably not at an output power that would be usable, stand-alone. Most broadband high power gain blocks are limited to maybe a few watts. The higher power modules DEMI and Q5 Signal use in the

Yep, looks good. But this plug-and-play appliance operator would still like a single box that covers those bands and has good output power. Probably not gonna happen. Bruce AA5B/3 in FM28

Interesting new product from Downeast Microwave. With the addition of a few medium power amplifier bricks and a IF radio capable of 6M, this would make a really nice, compact Rover

I came across a contact selling unused Heliax Super Flex. She said she has around 2000 rolls of various lengths. I got 3 50' rolls with N connector on one end for $120 + shipping. Told her I would

Thank you Mike! I like the call btw!

Justin, I have two feelers out. Mike, n5sj Michael Daly 1408 Linda Drive Gallup, NM 87301-5616 Cell: 505-870-3430 e-mail: arrowengineering1@...

Looking to buy 1/2" hardline. Let me know if you have any or a good lead on some. ~100' ldf4-50 fsj4-50

Keith, I suggest you write an article about this and submit to the National Contest Journal. It’s a great and timely topic. Scott Wright, K0MD, is editor. I copied him on this. Mike, n5sj

Contesting is not a concern for quite a few VHF/UHF folks who just want casual QSOs. For example NMVHFS now has 63 members, BUT in almost any contest I hear maybe 10-15% of quantity, MAX. That has

I've been lurking on this issue for some time now. I must say that the declining VHF contest environment since the advent of FT8 has become masterfully defined by many. I agree with most of the

This is all good and very true. BUT, the problem is only a small percentage of ops on 6M during a June or July contest really CARE if they are winning or losing. The vast majority of ops the "big

Thanks for the info John. I don't think my frequency is drifting that much, if at all. I question the reports I received due to the wide range, both positive and negative. The rig has been on for

KD - The WSJT-X FreqCal process should reliably get you very close unless your rig is drifting badly.  You might try FreqCal at cold start, after 1 hour on receive, and after some high-duty-cycle

Thanks for sharing that Keith. That is how I feel too. Nice meeting you the other night. 73, Dave N7RK -- Dave Hollander N7RK Arizona Tube Supply http://arizonatubesupply.com Ham Radio

I've run through the frequency calibration process in WSJT-X and up until the past week or so felt good about my rigs frequency. However, I've worked a few stations that report I'm off frequency on

Well put Lew! Those of us who put a lot of expense, time, and skill into our stations, and who appreciate a hard fought cw contact, get frustrated with being thoroughly beaten by an operator