It was pretty poor down south too. The weather sounds like it was better than for Jonesy, as it was sunny to start, but the storms started building by 2pm. I went up on the hills above Socorro (DM63),

Sorry to hear you're still clearing things up in South Dakota. Hope you are able to be back in the area soon. I'll listen for folks next weekend, and see how we do. Kyle KC0LFQ

Looks like the Sept VHF Contest is next weekend. Is anyone planning to be on the air? I am considering a trip down to DM63 (Magdelena Ridge) or DM74 (Gallinas Peak) to operate remote for a few hours S

Possibly, but I think the people who really care about 'run rate' already know. The folks on FT-8 don't seem to worry about what SNR means, or implies. If you get on 6m during a sporadic-e opening, yo

I like the idea of analog only, since it would mean I don't need to bring a computer and extra solar panels/batteries up on a mountain peak with me. That said, if there is nobody to talk to in the ana

Wondering if anyone is planning to work the VHF contest this weekend. I am thinking about going down to Gallinas Peak (DM74cf) on Saturday morning. See if I can maybe work the locals on 6m, 2m and 70c

I worked from the south end of DM66 (DM66na83) on Saturday. Was able to work almost everyone I heard. I tried 6m but with 20 watts and SSB it was a no-go, except a single contact with KK6MC on the Cre