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Re: CQ VHF Results Posted
Bill
Jim, I am really pleased about that result. WOOOOHOOOOO! Thanks for forwarding that on the eve of the January Contest. We'll be operating as W5UHF from DM75. Hope to hear you. 73 Bill W7QQ
On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM KC7QY <kc7qy@...> wrote:
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KK6MC/r in January VHF Contest
James Duffey
Here is my preliminary itinerary for the January VHF contest. As has become my tradition, I am going south and west for the January contest. I have had enough of scraping 6 inches of snow off the rover in the morning or mucking about in slush to get ready. As a result of this QSOes may be difficult with many of you from northern and central NM from some of the stops.
I also have rearranged things a bit and am starting in El Paso and working my way over to AZ so that I can be on in AZ Sunday morning for the SOTA activity. I will have all bands 50MHz to 1296MHz. I will have APRS through cell coverage, look for KK6MC-6 on APRS.fi. You can text (preferred) or call (505) 228-5491 to contact me. Good luck to all! January 2019 ARRL VHF Contest KK6MC/r itinerary Time on Time off Grid Notes January 19, 2019 1900Z 2015Z DM61rv Transmountain Scenic Overlook, El Paso 2130Z 2245Z DM62if I -10 Rest Area January 20, 2019 (UTC) 0015Z 0130Z DM52pi Lordsburg NM rest area 0200Z 0315Z DM52kf San Simon rest area 0700Z Stop for night at Chandler, AZ 1400Z 1515Z DM42ax Maricopa Convergence 1525Z 1640Z DM32xx Maricopa Convergence 1650Z 1805Z DM33xa Maricopa Convergence 1815Z 1930Z DM43aa Maricopa Convergence 2125Z 2240Z DM34xm AZ164 just W of I-17 2340Z 0055Z DM44et Mogollon Rim scenic overlook January 21, 2019 (UTC) 0200Z 0315Z DM45et Lowell Observatory scenic overlook James Duffey KK6MC Cedar Crest NM
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Re: CQ VHF Results Posted
James Duffey
Thanks Jim for posting this and thanks to all who contributed to the score! We should be proud that we finished ahead of some perennial club powerhouses. One of my purposes in helping to found the NMVHF society was to generate viable and competitive club entries. We have succeeded!
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Now, please get on and operate the January VHF contest this weekend and don’t forget to use New Mexico VHF society as the club name when submitting a log. James Duffey KK6MC Cedar Crest NM
On Jan 16, 2019, at 09:00, KC7QY <kc7qy@...> wrote:
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CQ VHF Results Posted
KC7QY
Results are posted in the January issue and the CQ website. Of note is the club competition: NM VHF Society placed second! Club Name # Entries Score SOCIETY OF MIDWEST CONTESTERS ............................15............244,500 NEW MEXICO VHF SOCIETY .............................................10............217,111 ARIZONA OUTLAWS CONTEST CLUB...............................21............193,293 POTOMAC VALLEY RADIO CLUB.......................................34............193,224 CENTRAL TEXAS DX AND CONTEST CLUB .......................4............174,595 NORTHERN LIGHTS RADIO SOCIETY ..............................11............161,746 TEXAS DX SOCIETY .............................................................3............158,868 NORTH EAST WEAK SIGNAL GROUP ................................8............123,062 PACIFIC NORTHWEST VHF SOCIETY ..............................25............100,879 CAROLINA DX ASSOCIATION .............................................6..............99,257 MT AIRY VHF RADIO CLUB ..................................................9..............95,165 FLORIDA CONTEST GROUP ...............................................8..............90,418 GRAND MESA CONTESTERS OF COLORADO ................11..............90,333 CTRI CONTEST GROUP .......................................................3..............83,46 Jim KC7QY
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Re: NM grids not likely to be active this weekend
Keith Morehouse
John, speaking selfishly, I'd love to see you put on any of the these: DM63,73,83 or DM72. I need these grids on 6M and it sounds like you might be putting up a real antenna. Then, I'd like to run a sked :) Good luck where ever you go. -W9RM Keith J Morehouse Managing Partner Calmesa Partners G.P. Olathe, CO
On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:22 PM John Klem <klemjf@...> wrote: I'm planning on a limited rover expedition this weekend, probably to
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Re: NM grids not likely to be active this weekend
Mike WB2FKO
Hah, Bill was quicker on the trigger! My phone 505-358-2990 WB2FKO
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On Jan 15, 2019, at 10:41 PM, Bill <bill4070@...> wrote:
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Re: NM grids not likely to be active this weekend
Mike WB2FKO
John, will you have digital capability? Tracking on APRS? We will be running the multi-op W5UHF from DM75. We can also stay in phone contact if you wish. Let me know.
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On Jan 15, 2019, at 9:22 PM, John Klem <klemjf@...> wrote:
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Re: NM grids not likely to be active this weekend
Bill
John,
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I’ll look for you. Those two are difficult from my location in Santa Fe DM75 but it’s been done before. We’ll be using club callsign W5UHF. Shoot me a text message at 505.205.4253 when you’re ready. Good luck up there. 73 Bill W7QQ
On Jan 15, 2019, at 9:22 PM, John Klem <klemjf@...> wrote:
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NM grids not likely to be active this weekend
John Klem
I'm planning on a limited rover expedition this weekend, probably to DM85 and DM86. Anyone care to suggest if there are other NM grids less likely to be active (on 6 m, 2 m, 70 cm)? My antenna setup will not allow me to be agile, so I'd prefer to operate from only a couple of adjacent grids.
John, AA5PR
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Dave Moore <n7rf@...>
My oldest son, who is a software engineer, gave me a Raspberry Pi-3 for Christmas. He helped set it up with the Debian O/S. I managed to download the right flavor of WSJT-X and got a Signal Link USB audio codec to talk to it yesterday. Made 3 FT8 QSOs to check it out. It works flawlessly. The only downside is the inabaility to pass QSO data to my logbook, for which I use Ham Radio Deluxe on a laptop. But once I get another Signal Link and a 2nd monitor, I can use a second radio to monitor other bands or modes. Can also be used as a band-hopping WSPR net node. Very cool little device.
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Ed
Yes Bill. Running 2 instances of WSJt-X. One on FT8 the other running either MSK144 or JT65 depending on the time of day. Then I have separate computer connected to IC-910H for 2/432/1296 WSJT. I know you can run many with the flex but have never done that
Ed N5JEH
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ED N5JEH DM65RD
From: Bill
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 4:02 PM To: nmvhf@groups.io Subject: Re: [nmvhf] 6m Es Last Evening #vhf
Ed,
When you refer to running two screens, does that mean you're also running two computers; each running WSJT-X and each monitoring several JT modes? OR do you run two different WSJT instances on one machine; each on a different mode? If you do all that on one machine, what's the limit on number of instances? Could you run eight with a Flex 6700 for instance?
Nice you're picking up DX from VK and nearby parts. You're becoming a regular!
73 Bill W7QQ
On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 11:12 AM Ed <n5jeh@...> wrote:
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Bill
Ed, When you refer to running two screens, does that mean you're also running two computers; each running WSJT-X and each monitoring several JT modes? OR do you run two different WSJT instances on one machine; each on a different mode? If you do all that on one machine, what's the limit on number of instances? Could you run eight with a Flex 6700 for instance? Nice you're picking up DX from VK and nearby parts. You're becoming a regular! 73 Bill W7QQ
On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 11:12 AM Ed <n5jeh@...> wrote:
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Arne N7KA
I got a phone call from W5ZF saying 6M was open. I heard a few folks on SSB, no CW, but FT8 was active. I did manage to work NH6Y barefoot (91.6W) on FT8 plus XE2JS and some W stns. My amp was not happy for some reason. Arne N7KA
On January 3, 2019 at 10:21 AM WB2FKO <mph@...> wrote:
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Ed
Hi Mike. Glad you got in for some of it. VK4MA says the JT65 thing is because that’s what they have been using to work the SA stations around this time of the year. I guess the SA stations still hang on to JT65 modes. But it was nice to see some on FT8 . Hope everyone gets on the same page soon. I still run 2 screens all the time. Monitor 2 freq’s at the same time. Glad to see some ES activity this winter finally
Ed N5JEH.
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Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:21 AM To: nmvhf@groups.io Subject: Re: [nmvhf] 6m Es Last Evening #vhf
I caught the tail end of the opening and worked a couple of new Hawaii stations on FT8. pskreporter showed many VK stations using FT8, so I never bothered checking JT65. Guess that was a mistake, although by the time I was operating the propagation was not being sustained long enough (> 4 minutes) required to complete on JT65.
Seems odd that many of the VKs are so committed to JT65 for 6m DX. The 3 dB advantage it has on FT8 is significant, but unclear if it's worth the time tradeoff when the Es path can disappear, reappear, and disappear so quickly. Mike DM65rc
On 1/3/19 9:10 AM, Ed wrote:
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Mike WB2FKO
I caught the tail end of the opening
and worked a couple of new Hawaii stations on FT8. pskreporter
showed many VK stations using FT8, so I never bothered checking
JT65. Guess that was a mistake, although by the time I was
operating the propagation was not being sustained long enough
(> 4 minutes) required to complete on JT65.
Seems odd that many of the VKs are so
committed to JT65 for 6m DX. The 3 dB advantage it has on FT8 is
significant, but unclear if it's worth the time tradeoff when the
Es path can disappear, reappear, and disappear so quickly. Mike
DM65rc
On 1/3/19 9:10 AM, Ed wrote:
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Ed
This is what PSK reporter looked like at the peak of the opening yesterday.
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From: Ed
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:10 AM To: nmvhf@groups.io Subject: Re: [nmvhf] 6m Es Last Evening #vhf
Hello Dave. Saw people calling you yesterday. Good on the Winter Es yesterday. Almost as much fun as the Summer Es. Good on VK4MA. Only VK worked here was VK4HL. I was heard by several VK4's, VK3's and a VK5. Also heard by 3D2AG. All on JT65A. Form some reasons most VK’s are still hanging on to the JT65 mode. Have to keep two screens up and active now. More fun. Good DX this 2019 year.
Ed N5JEH dm65rd
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From: Dave Moore
6m and 10m, coast to coast, on Wednesday evening. From here in south-central Texas, I worked AI5I and K9VSW in NM. For a short while, 6m was also open from the western US to Australia! VK4MA cold-called me on 6m FT8 after I completed a QSO with Arizona. I wasn't even using my 6m yagi at the time, rather a 40-6m OCF dipole.
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Bill
Hi David,
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Glad you checked in and shared your propogation experience. We treat everyone the same; members and non members. You’re always welcome here. 73 Bill W7QQ NMVHF President
On Jan 3, 2019, at 8:44 AM, Dave Moore <n7rf@...> wrote:
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Re: 6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Ed
Hello Dave. Saw people calling you yesterday. Good on the Winter Es yesterday. Almost as much fun as the Summer Es. Good on VK4MA. Only VK worked here was VK4HL. I was heard by several VK4's, VK3's and a VK5. Also heard by 3D2AG. All on JT65A. Form some reasons most VK’s are still hanging on to the JT65 mode. Have to keep two screens up and active now. More fun. Good DX this 2019 year.
Ed N5JEH dm65rd
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From: Dave Moore
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 8:44 AM To: nmvhf@groups.io Subject: [nmvhf] 6m Es Last Evening #vhf
6m and 10m, coast to coast, on Wednesday evening. From here in south-central Texas, I worked AI5I and K9VSW in NM. For a short while, 6m was also open from the western US to Australia! VK4MA cold-called me on 6m FT8 after I completed a QSO with Arizona. I wasn't even using my 6m yagi at the time, rather a 40-6m OCF dipole.
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6m Es Last Evening
#vhf
Dave Moore <n7rf@...>
6m and 10m, coast to coast, on Wednesday evening. From here in south-central Texas, I worked AI5I and K9VSW in NM. For a short while, 6m was also open from the western US to Australia! VK4MA cold-called me on 6m FT8 after I completed a QSO with Arizona. I wasn't even using my 6m yagi at the time, rather a 40-6m OCF dipole.
So, why am I on the NMVHF group from Texas? I lived in Santa Fe and Albuquerque for 7 years and I go back up there semi frequently. Was there for the CSVHF conference and VLA tour in 2016. Green chile keeps calling me back. B. David Moore, N7RF Boerne, TX Active on 50, 144, and 432. Set up for meteor scatter on 50/144.
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New Mexico TechFest -- Presentation call reminder
Brian Mileshosky
Greetings — If you are interested in providing a presentation, posterboard, or demonstration at the 2019 New Mexico TechFest next February, this is a kind reminder to submit your proposal(s) before the January 1 deadline which looms just a couple weeks from now. CALL FOR TECHFEST PRESENTATIONS, POSTERBOARDS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS: The New Mexico TechFest seeks presentations, posterboards, and demos on emerging and relevant amateur radio technical topics, techniques, and applications. If you’ve been working on a special project, are experimenting with a technical topic, or have discovered or adopted a technology or technique that you’re applying within amateur radio, TechFest is a great venue to share your knowledge with the amateur radio community in a casual and friendly environment. Presentations will generally be 50 minutes in total length. Shorter posterboard talks and demos can occur at various times during the event. AC-powered tables will be provided to facilitate presentations and demos. Hams interested in providing a presentation, posterboard, or demonstration are asked to submit a brief summary/abstract of their proposed topic for consideration by January 1st. Visit the New Mexico TechFest website for submission details and key dates. The fifth annual New Mexico TechFest, an ARRL-sanctioned operating specialty event organized by Rocky Mountain Ham Radio - New Mexico, will take place Saturday, February 23, 2019. TechFest features a day of quality presentations and demonstrations provided by some of New Mexico and Colorado’s leading technical hams on a variety of emerging and relevant topics within amateur radio. The event’s purpose is to help expand attendees’ technical knowledge, facilitate collaboration, and encourage the discussion of new ideas with one another. TechFest is open to all interested hams and will occur at the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial Event Center located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Admission is $10. Online registration will open the week of January 6, after the event’s presentations are announced. Presentation-related prizes will be drawn throughout the event. Refreshments including coffee, water, and light snacks will be available. Optional lunch, catered by local small business, will be available at an additional cost. Additional details about the New Mexico TechFest, for both attendees and interested presenters, can be found at http://www.rmham.org/wordpress/new-mexico-techfest 73, Brian N5ZGT President, Rocky Mountain Ham Radio - New Mexico
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