... for what it's worth, Lew has nailed down my exact feelings and opinion of the current state of VHF contesting in this new world of FT8. I approve of his post ! -W9RM Keith Morehouse via MotoG

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 2M

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 guys

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

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 sha

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 setup. https://www.

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 membe

Greetings — Rocky Mountain Ham Radio - New Mexico (RMHR-NM) is pleased to announce its sixth annual New Mexico TechFest, an ARRL-sanctioned operating specialty event, on Saturday, February 29, 2020. T

I had my first 6-meter meteor scatter QSO this morning. Check that off the list ;-) -Bruce AA5B

RE: Probable loss of 3.4 Ghz amateur allocation. This is a comment I sent earlier to the VHF Contesting reflector in response to a post from Wayne, N6NB who is heavily invested in the bands above 900

116 MHz sine-wave output TCXO 10:14 AM I have a pair of TCXO's that would make a good stable LO oscillator for 144 to 28 MHz transverters. They are spec'ed as being 0.3 PPM but they are from China, so

Here is the actual Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and the ARRL position on the matter of loosing Amateur Radio access to the 3.10 to 3.55 GHz spectrum. This provided courtesy of Hank Alvestad K2XJ. 73

Thought I'd share this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/TDK-LAMBDA-HFE2500-12-S-12V-200A-2400-watt-Power-Supply-12-volt-200-amp/233412032191 These units are still in production. The current new price is

This looks like a good alternative for a SO2R box. At least one of the developers was involved in the design of the original YCCC SO2R box some of us have. That box has become a little tough to acquir

I have 10 extra pieces of this device for sale. There is a minimum order direct from MCL of 20 pcs. I bought the minimum but only need a few so I'd be happy to pass along the excess for what I paid -

The latest solar cycle projection, shows cycle 25 to look much like cycle 24. Little chance for F2 skip on 6M. - Duffey KK6MC James Duffey KK6MC Cedar Crest NM

Anyone have plans yet for roving during the January contest? I expect to be a bit more agile this time around, but haven't figured out where I'm going. I'd be happy to coordinate to maximize grid cove

Would anyone be willing to take a trip to DM63 with equipment to run meteor scatter (or brute force troposcatter if you can run power) with me ? For M/S, 100W and a 3 element beam would probably do th

Greetings — If you are interested in providing a presentation, posterboard, or demonstration at the 2020 New Mexico TechFest next February, this is a kind reminder to submit your proposal(s) before th

Very cool - 4562 KM ! ! ! Only 100W on the north end of the path. http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/new-tropo-world-record-contact-between-cape-verde-islands-and-scotland-made-at-432-mhz.685880/